Wisdom and whimsy in moderate doses
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Six months later: Ferguson as a community and a symbol Investigative reporter shares his favorite work Pediatrician weighs in on vaccine safety Following STL250 celebration, what’s ahead in year 251 and beyond? Science Center program helps teens learn STEM skills… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Feb. 13
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. Exploring the life of a for-hire abolitionist Digging into the life of Priscilla Baltimore Author discusses race in America following death of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown Gandhi’s grandson weighs in on nonviolence, Ferguson protests Illinois’ 12th District contenders highlight differences… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Oct. 17
Saturday’s St. Louis Symphony performance was briefly interrupted by Michael Brown protestors. After intermission and before the symphony played “A German Requiem” in its all-Brahms concert, protestors scattered throughout the audience sang “Justice for us all.” Protestors unfurled three banners from the balcony of Powell Hall, and chanted “black lives matter” before leaving. Protesters interrupt… Continue reading Michael Brown protesters delay symphony performance
Sept. 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day, and the St. Louis Symphony is celebrating. Powell Hall, the symphony’s home, was established as the St. Louis Theater — a movie theater. In a call to those days, the symphony is providing the soundtrack to a few movies as the films play on the big screen. The… Continue reading St. Louis Symphony talks (and plays) like pirates
Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week. St. Louis Zoo CEO discusses animals, expansion, conservation March to the Arch founder prepares for 12th 9/11 march Sept. 11: How do we teach children about a national tragedy? Gwen Ifill to host Nine Network’s Ferguson forum St. Louis Symphony… Continue reading My stories: Week ending Sept. 12