Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?
Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Local farmers’ market vendors say that the fruits and veggies they grow are superior to grocery store produce for many reasons.
Do you buy the freshest produce possible? According to many area farmers, the fruits and vegetables you buy at the grocery store may not be as fresh as you think. With farmers' markets open now (or about to open) around the St. Louis area, including Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Clayton, Ellisville, Wildwood, Arnold and elsewhere, we wanted to talk a little about what "fresh" means to you. Tim Hess, owner of Silent Oaks farm and a vendor at several area farmers’ markets, told Patch that most of the produce sold in local grocery stores comes from Calfornia or Florida, areas where many farms are staffed by migrant workers. “It’s a long trail and at the end of the trail you’ll find that migrant Mexican workers do …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Who will you use this weekend for those Mother's Day floral arrangements?
The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our flower shop challenge. When it comes to creative arrangements, customer service and affordability, reader's choose Stems of Florissant. Here's how the voting broke down. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location. Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below. Also, feel free to leave a review on any of the establishments in the challenge by rating them on the business listing. Check back on Monday for next week's Readers' Choice topic!
Let us know about the most valuable thing from that special lady in your life.
As I prepare to take on the hardest job known to man, parenthood, Mother’s Day makes me reflect on times with my mom. Growing up, she was my mom, dad, brother and sister, and she played them to a tee. Looking back as a kid, I can think of several times that I now realize might have been tough patches, but my mom never showed it. One of the things that I’m most grateful that she taught me was to be independent and to think independently. It’s truly helped me as an adult and becoming a young woman, wife and now mother. As Mother’s Day approaches, that’s the most valuable lesson you learned from your mom?
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Take a look at Florissant parks through a mother's eye.
As the school year winds down, Jenoa Olson and I wanted to take a tour of the great parks in the City of Florissant. Try to make it a point to enjoy what the city has to offer you and your family this spring and summer. Park locations and maps can be found on the City of Florissant website. We’ve compiled a short list that we’ll bring to you this month about the features and how it can best suit you and your family. Koch Park Features: Family aquatic center, John F. Kennedy Center, archery range, outdoor and indoor racquetball courts, four tennis courts, enclosed court (no nets), sand volleyball, open space, ball fields, Kennedy Memorial Field, drinking fountains, two pavilions with barbecue pits Bathrooms: Yes, two outdoor, plus JFK …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sendak has died at age 83. Tell us your memories of reading his books—especially "Where the Wild Things Are."
My two children are well above the age when they'd sit still for their mother and father reading a book to them. It won't be that many years before they have their own children. They'll be doing the reading. And I have no doubt that Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" will be among the books they crack open and recite. On Tuesday, we learned that the author of perhaps one of the most famous children's books of all time had died at the age of 83. The New York Times' report said the author had died from complications after a recent stroke. Writers have lauded Sendak's worth, but in particular his ability to craft children's stories out of what might have been considered "untraditional" — monsters "roaring their terrible roars" and "…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Take a look at Florissant parks through a mother's eye.
As the school year winds down, Jenoa Olson and I wanted to take a tour of the great parks in the City of Florissant. Try to make it a point to enjoy what the city has to offer you and your family this spring and summer. Park locations and maps can be found on the City of Florissant website. We’ve compiled a short list that we’ll bring to you this month about the features and how it can best suit you and your family. Behlmann Park Features: Open space, basketball court (not enclosed) Bathrooms: No Parking: No Playgrounds: Yes Best suited for: All ages Conducive to: Flying kites, Frisbee, basketball, hot boxOther comments: I consider this one of the most inaccessible parks in Florissant (unless your house backs up to it). When we attempted…
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Just in time for Mother's Day, this week 'Patch' wants readers to weigh-in on the best place to get flowers and other green items in Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights.
Mother's Day is around the corner and Father's Day follows about a month later, so nominate your favorite place to grab a rose, bouquet, plants for the garden; or even that holiday wreath. What is this? Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Readers' Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining Debate had, but Patch is now offering more time to get even more reader feedback. Now, on Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Be it spicy, sweet, battered, naked or smoked, 'Patch' wants you to vote for the best chicken wings in Hazelwood, Florissant and Maryland Heights. Hurry! Voting closes Thursday at 5 p.m.
For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great place to grab some chicken wings. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Readers' Choice Champion as best chicken wing stop. After you've voted, be sure to tell us in the comments' section below why your favorite is the best. And if you think we missed a great spot in this week's Readers' …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
We're joining thousands of Florissant residents in raising children.
I’ve had a number of different jobs and positions throughout my life, but none will ever be more important than parenting. In a little bit more than six months, my husband and I will be adding the position of resume to our titles, and I’m absolutely terrified. Being a parent is, obviously, a large responsibility for a tiny human being, and it’s a lot of pressure for new parents. Now granted, it’s not my first rodeo with a baby. I’ve held a baby and babysat for my cousin when she was little, but that’s different. It was my cousin who I could give back to her parents, and I had my mom there to help in case I needed it. On top of that, I had a robot baby in high school health class, and it just gives me chills to think about that experience. …
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2:21 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
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