Live & Kern

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week.

• Why was the planetarium blue and green Monday night?
• Author explores the paradox of parenting
• Nonprofit helps St. Louis’ homeless youth
• “Gays in the Military” photo exhibit opens Friday
• Figuring out what’s real, what isn’t in the media
• What happened after the ice bucket challenge?
• Looking back: Schweich talks about his love of law, finding purpose
• “Cityscape” remembers Clark Terry
• Jerry Springer opera bleeps its way to St. Louis
• St. Louis Zoo’s penguins return to public life
• Looking back: A 2006 conversation with jazz legend Clark Terry

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

Noted author, activist and St. Louis native Maya Angelou died early Wednesday morning. Local fans took to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share their memories.

Maya Angelou was one of those people that you never expected to die for fact that she was legendary, she was an influential voice to us.

— Tasha (@_SuccessStory) May 28, 2014

We should all strive to see the world and its people just as Maya Angelou did. #LiveLikeMaya

— Ashley Armbruster (@ash_armbruster) May 28, 2014

All hail to the queen!!! RIP to Maya Angelou. She taught me that nothing can dim the light that shines… http://t.co/gK5CG7pHRZ

— Zeus Jupiter (@Zeusjupiterlive) May 28, 2014

Maya Angelou you were an outstanding voice of a generation I hope we as a people continue to listen even after your passing.

— Don Sternhagen (@donsternhagen) May 28, 2014

I was never a fan of poetry until I heard Maya Angelou speak at Bill Clinton's inauguration. Then my heart changed. #RIPMayaAngelou

— one.good.day (@jdavis025) May 28, 2014

My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of maya angelou. My role model and my hero, I'm so proud thay I met you and heard you speak

— ashley joy (@pickyazalea) May 28, 2014

RIP Maya Angelou. You were a true inspiration and a warm, shining light in a sometimes dark, cold world.

— Sue Krutewicz (@SueKru) May 28, 2014

Angelou also was a prolific social media user. Take a look at some of her inspirational posts.

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

Poet and St. Louis native Maya Angelou may have been best known for her book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” but for the past four years she also shared her moving words via social media. Angelou died Wednesday morning; she was 86. Here’s a look at some of her tweets.

My wish for you is joy. When you wish someone joy, you wish peace, love, prosperity, health, happiness… all the good things.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) November 12, 2013

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 9, 2013

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) March 10, 2014

In a world so rife with vulgarity, with brutality and violence, love exists. I’m grateful to know that it exists.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) January 26, 2013

Events may come that will change things, but you must decide you will not be reduced by them.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 13, 2010

I will not be abused. I will not be misused, not willingly. But I will be of use. Anybody who is not of use is useless.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) September 6, 2013

Let the brain go to work, let it meet the heart and you will be able to forgive.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) April 6, 2014

Hope is born again in the faces of children.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) May 27, 2010

I long for the time when all human history is taught as one history. I am stronger because you are stronger. I am weaker if you are weak.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) February 6, 2011

You don't have to tell everything you know, but let what you do say be the truth as you understand it.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 28, 2010

Continue to be bold, courageous. Try to chose the wisest thing and once you’ve chosen the wisest thing go out and try to achieve it. Be it.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 11, 2010

See how St. Louisans are remembering Angelou.

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis died Monday; he was 69. Ramis was known for several great comedies, including “Animal House,” “Groundhog Day,” “Meatballs,” “Caddyshack,” “Stripes,” “Ghostbusters” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”

Throughout the day, St. Louisans shared their memories of Ramis and his work.

Thanks, Harold Ramis, for the laughs & inspiring moments. Your impact on my childhood & sense of humor were enormous. All adoration & love.

— Adron Buske (@AdronBuske) February 24, 2014

Twinkie = normal level of sadness; this a.m. Twinkie 35 ft long weighing ~600 lbs #RIP #HaroldRamis pic.twitter.com/bvk8w8K5Hq

— Bill (@billschwulst) February 24, 2014

Damn it, Egon. Yours is one sprit we never want to "bust." Goodbye, Mr. Ramis

— Mark Sumner (@Devilstower) February 24, 2014

I know the cool kids love Bill Murray, but Harold Ramis was my Ghostbuster crush as a kid. I think it was the glasses.

— ♥ by the LB (@yeaheavy) February 24, 2014

RIP Harold Ramis. I'll make sure to not cross any streams per your advice.

— T[O]ny Randazz[O] (@LtRandazzo) February 24, 2014

Harold Ramis. A comic actor/writer/director/genius who will be sorely missed. Can't believe we won't see more like Groundhog Day or Stripes.

— Karen W. (@veggiegirlrose) February 24, 2014

RIP Harold Ramis. Thank you for some of my favorite movies of all time #CaddyShack #AnimalHouse

— Nick Lopanec (@Lopey10) February 25, 2014

Ramis attended Washington University, and in 2005 he told the Post-Dispatch that his experiences there provided fodder for “Animal House.”

WUSTL remembers distinguished alumnus and legendary actor/writer/director Harold Ramis. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/I9tv8G8SSU

— Washington U. (@WUSTL) February 24, 2014

The university honored Ramis in 1988; then with Channel 5, J.C. Corcoran interviewed Ramis.

Ramis has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Delmar Boulevard.