Picture of the Day: Soulard in Bloom

Soulard is the oldest residential neighborhood in St. Louis. Many of the handsome red-brick buildings pre-date the Civil War. In early spring, the neighborhood's many Bradford pear trees are flush with white blooms, making for a nice contrast with the buildings. See more Photos of the Day here. Soulard neighborhood; St. Louis, Missouri

By |2016-10-21T15:28:58-05:00March 28th, 2012|Photo of the Day|1 Comment

These Riverfronts Need Help

A couple of weeks ago I praised the cities along the Upper Mississippi River with the the best riverfronts. Now it’s time to prod the cities that could do a lot better. I resisted calling these the “Five Worst” because I think any place that provides a decent view of the Mississippi River shouldn’t be

By |2016-10-21T15:29:01-05:00November 30th, 2011|About the Mississippi Valley|3 Comments

Personality Tests

When I get to my car this morning, I find a flyer on my windshield, placed by an anonymous Scientologist, suggesting I take the church’s personality test (the “Oxford Capacity Analysis”), a queer mix of questions that run from vague to confusing to silly. Do you have a tendency to tidy up a disorder

By |2021-06-18T08:24:26-05:00October 11th, 2011|Blogging the Great River Road|2 Comments

Pokey LaFarge

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three Are there musical styles that are timeless, whose appeal cuts across generations? The success of Pokey LaFarge seems to argue “yes.” LaFarge, influenced by the ragtime of early 20th century, breathes new life into a traditional form, creating music that is contemporary but with deep roots.

By |2016-10-21T15:29:04-05:00August 29th, 2011|Music Interviews|Comments Off on Pokey LaFarge
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