Town & Country's Eric Strand loves running. He'll run for miles and miles in the worst conditions. Now he's running AND fund raising for a very special cause.
The Chinese Lantern Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden: run, don't walk. It's worth the price and I guarantee you'll be going back.
The beginning of new Health/Wellness/Athletics/Coaching blog.
Yes, I have an addiction. Its name is plants. I'll go near and far to find the newest, rarest and most colorful plants. Join me as I head down Creve Coeur Mill Road to Dausters.
Parkway South Middle celebrates literacy with a Family Literacy Night to keep kids reading all summer long.
If you're looking for something educational, interesting and fun this summer, check out the classes and tours at Missouri Botanical Garden. There's lots of options for all ages and interests.
Memorial Day has an important meaning that we sometimes forget. This year, don't forget.
Can a local Subway Restaurant provide some help with our healthcare system?
It's rare when a garden's impact affects an entire hospital. At the Olson Family Garden at Children's Hospital, the garden affects the well-being of all who enter it.
Voters will be asked to vote yes for tax increases intended to pay for upgrading roads in Metro St. Louis. The political class does not want its fingerprints on a tax increase.
Herb 'n' Om are at it again! Their STL Vegan Burger Tour continues this time at The Cheesecake factory.
A Father's day article published 2 years ago, solves a mystery that is nearly 70 years old.
If you love creating container gardens for your patio or pool deck, try something different this year - use Succulents!
A testament to the intelligence and military professionals who led the hunt for Bin Ladin, and executed the operation that resulted in America’s signature victory in the war against al-Qa’ida.
Herb 'n' Om are back at it! In their latest edition of their STL Vegan Burger Tour they visited Big Sky Cafe in Webster Groves and tried the Big Sky Veggie Burger.
The Missouri Writer's Guild 2012 Annual Conference: "There's Never Been a Better Time to Be a Writer!"
If you want some unusual plants for your garden, where should you go? A local plant sale of course! Many are scheduled in the next few weeks- grab a friend, hop in the car and make a day out of it!
I wondered if I could be a "wedding florist" for a day. I tried, I survived, and you can too. It was hectic, but also one of my favorite memories of this year!
If you're looking for some deer resistant plants for that shady spot under the pine trees, look no further. Ferns fit the bill!
HIgh School Baseball, Westminster beats Christian High 15-5
Fifth year teacher at Parkway's South Middle is this year's recipient of the prestigious Al Burr Albert Award.
If you plan to purchase garden plants in the next few weeks, make sure that you acclimate them to their new home- it's easy, I'll tell you how.
Herb 'n' On's STL Vegan Burger Tour Continues: Catch them at The Royale in South City!
Should our view of climate change be determined by cherry picking from among opinions in the scientific community, or by the overwhelming, longstanding, research-based scientific consensus?
A call for transitioning to Phase 3 of the war in Afghanistan: a lean and focused counterterrorism effort, aimed at the remnants of al-Qa’ida, and absent any further efforts at nation building.
Remember these three simple questions--your pharmacist may ask you or you may ask your pharmacist--to take charge of your health and maximize the effectiveness of your medications.
The weather is perfect for taking a"plant shopping" road trip. I've got some tried-and-true suggestions for you!
In March, the Green Speaker Series hosted talks on how the GreenTown organization is helping tornado-ravaged towns rebuild, and earthships, "the most...sustainable green building design in the world."
An argument in support of the group No Labels, which seeks to overcome hyper-partisanship in order to make our government work again.
It's too wet and too early to begin planting spring flowers, but, there are some chores that need to get accomplished. They're fun and easy!
Mr. Chanel Mbala was invited to speak in Ms. Karen Fluchel's 6th grade World Geography class at Parkway South Middle to support the unit her classes were studying on Africa.
Herb 'n' Om are back at it again as they continue their STL Vegan Burger Tour. This time they stop into Pura Vegan Raw Cafe in the Central West End.
The Student Council at Parkway South Middle makes donations to 4 St. Louis Area charities this 2011-12 school year.
If you and your friends enjoy "getting crafty" check out my blog for an easy craft for spring.
The country has entered its Second Gilded Age and is in desperate need of business and political leaders to lead us in to an era of reform, and to make our government work again.
Searching for vegan burgers around Saint Louis.
An argument for a No Budget, No Pay Act that will compel the U.S. Congress to fulfill its Constitutional responsibility to fund the federal government by passing a budget.
Preparing fish this season of Lent? Here are techniques and three recipes that are sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Missouri House solves the funding gaps for veteran's homes by redistributing gaming revenues.
Parkway South Middle names Teresa Politte, physical education and health teacher, as Teacher of the Year