My stories: Week ending Aug. 1

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Is the middle class eroding? You weigh in A closer look at Missouri’s ballot issues What you’re saying about Amendment 7 Citygarden sculptures inspire musicians St. Louis Children’s Film Festival returns Symposium spotlights Midwest environment, sustainability

My stories: Week ending July 25

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Should marijuana be legal in Missouri, for medical or recreational use? Discussion: Akin pushes book, defends “legitimate rape” comment Celebrating (and teaching) beer in St. Louis Prince, Stritch, Callaway, Maye headline St. Louis Cabaret Festival Dark comedy takes on sex,… Continue reading My stories: Week ending July 25

My stories: Week ending July 18

I’ve started a temporary position at St. Louis Public Radio, which means sometimes I write things for them. Here’s what I wrote this week. Legal roundtable: Are Missouri’s proposed amendments necessary? “Alex’s Wake” author shares story of ill-fated MS St. Louis 24 things to do in St. Louis this summer Meow! Want to watch cat… Continue reading My stories: Week ending July 18

Photos of Saturday’s storms

Storms swept through the St. Louis area Saturday night, prompting severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings. This is some Stay Puft skies right here #stlwx pic.twitter.com/tG8B1NqHMW — Greg Jonsson (@Jonssonville) June 22, 2014 Watching the storm roll in #mowx #stlwx #unionmo pic.twitter.com/RmrsK0Laa8 — gwenn (@gwennwright) June 22, 2014

Bugler crowdfunds uniform to play at veterans’ funerals

When St. Louis trumpet player Sarah Gamblin-Luig needed a Bugles Across America uniform, she turned to friends, family and strangers. Gamblin-Luig set up her fundraiser on June 5; five days later, she hit her $550 goal. My goal has been met! Once again, thank you to everyone who helped me along the way!… http://t.co/1S1auDkpOI —… Continue reading Bugler crowdfunds uniform to play at veterans’ funerals