All Americans should have grounds for being immensely proud of their country. Because nothing better justifies a people’s pride in itself than its serving the world as a [ … ]
2005: The Blizzard
With the recent thaw, I was beginning to worry that people would forget about the Blizzard of 2005. It defined a generation, and showed how humans can triumph especially during [ … ]
The Intern
For a brief moment, Thomas Watson Kennedy was my intern. I didn’t need an intern, but when I saw Thomas Kennedy’s application I couldn’t resist the opportunity. For one, I [ … ]
Seasonal Depression
My weekly dinner party for the seasonally depressed was about to start at the local YMCA. My support group says I am slowly making progress, which makes me a little [ … ]
Sports Media Madness
Even if you seldom turn to the sports page you’ll know by looking at your calendar that the time of year dubbed March Madness is just about upon us. [ … ]
Recyclers confront a growing pile of e-waste
By Brian R. Hook The public and private sectors are joining forces with a number of initiatives to reduce a growing pile of e-waste — unused or obsolete personal computers [ … ]
Neil Young’s ‘greendale’ Puts ‘Green’ Production to the Test
BY: BRIAN R. HOOK Legendary rock musician Neil Young who once sang “Look at Mother Nature on the run in the 1970s,” on his classic apocalyptic album “After the Goldrush” [ … ]
Enterprise Bank joins those footing downtown development
By Brian R. Hook Local banks are getting involved in the revitalization of downtown St. Louis. Enterprise Bank & Trust now is financing downtown redevelopment projects, once considered so risky [ … ]
THE LUCK OF LEWIS
The night was practically enchanted. Traffic was light, I managed to find free parking two blocks away from the theater, and it was a crisp and clear evening. I [ … ]
MY REVIEW OF “CLOSER”
“Lying is the best thing a girl can do without taking her clothes off. But it’s more fun if you do.” – Natalie Portman as “Alice” in “Closer” I [ … ]