Live & Kern

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

• Ferguson Commission continues to focus on the region, not just Ferguson
• Furry Friends offers wet noses of support
• Author shares tales of four-legged heroes
• You’re invited: NPR’s Michel Martin to host community discussion
• Leaders seek to better understand, address emotional toll of violence on children
• NFL stadium and military moves threaten St. Louis buildings
• 50 years after Bloody Sunday, St. Louis’ Vatterott family returned to Selma
• Mizzou alum explores the Great Migration from a young girl’s perspective
• Local TV series explores St. Louis’ musical heritage
• Sound Bites: Finding the best fried chicken in St. Louis

The Kansas City Royals’ canine fans show off their team spirit before Game 2 of the World Series.

My nor-cal bullies are gonna hate me for this… #beroyal #kcroyals #worldseries #DadsOnlyWearingThisToMakePplAtWorkMad #TakeAChillPill

A photo posted by Bowzer (@sir_bowzer) on Oct 10, 2014 at 1:31pm PDT

My two favorite #Royals fans are ready for game two.

A photo posted by Eric Wieberg (@ewieberg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 2:54pm PDT

#rosathedog is worried not and knows her #BoysinBlue are coming through. Game 2!!!!! #dogsofinstagram #royals #takethecrown

A photo posted by Jesse Shroyer (@shroyerj) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:38pm PDT

Elf is reppin' for Team Dog, obviously! #dogsofig #adopt #royals #BeRoyalKC

A photo posted by Great Plains SPCA (@greatplainsspca) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:47pm PDT

#royals

A video posted by Nisha's Nails (@nishanails) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:20pm PDT

Let's go @kcroyals! Chubbs wants a win tonight! #worldseries #royals #kansascity #beroyal #takethecrown #missouripitbullrescue

A photo posted by Missouri Pitbull Rescue (@missouripitbullrescue) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:56pm PDT

Bark, bark, bark, for the Rooooyyyaaallllssss, if we don't win it's a shame. One, two, three strikes you're out at the ol ball game! #Royals #WorldSeries #Boxer #Stud #DogsOfInstagram

A photo posted by Jordan Fraser (@jojowhit) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:46pm PDT

Let's Go Royals!!

A photo posted by Eddie "no Bones" Frenchie (@therealeddieshoe) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:23pm PDT

I spent the weekend at my mother’s. Which means I spent two nights fighting two Rottweilers for space in a small bed. Lucky for me, Valerie and Missy like to snuggle (although not with each other). Unlucky for me, they’re each about 65 pounds of snoring, kicking, farting, spoiled dog.

It was nice to get back home — you know, where the 10-pound cat has been known to push me out of bed.

Dogs have been big news lately. President-elect Barack Obama has promised to get a dog for his daughters. And the puppy cam is insanely popular. Valerie and Missy are both pound hounds. (Ozzie, Molly and Pica just kind of showed up.) If you’re looking to adopt a dog (or cat — Bear’s from a shelter, too), check your local shelters first. They’ll have plenty of adorable mutts, several older pets looking for a little TLC and even some purebreds.