St Louis

I'm originally from St Louis, MO.  Lived there 53 years. Die hard Cardinal fan. Grew up in West County but lived mostly in South City later on.  I loved living in St Louis Hills on the Southside. My heart will always belong to The Lou.
It's been so painful to see all the trauma St. Louisans, especially my family and friends, have endured the past year. All I can say is WOWZA. And pray for healing.
Living in a SMALLLLLLTOWN now has been quite the change.  Difficult change.  1200 or so folks.  A tiny McDonalds, Family Dollar and Dollar General, isn't that too funny?  Why do 1200 people need 2 $stores??? The local grocery store. BLECK.  It's 30 mintues to Cape Girardeau, MO. poplulation about 38,000 or so.  There is a Schnucks grocery store!, Walmart, and lots of restaurant chains and The Mall.  The Antique shops are terrific. Still not St. Louis, is it?
 Mom is here in Advance, MO. And cousin-like-a-Sister Mary aka Sis. Mom pretty much stays in town.  She drives to the local stores (relief no further) ...but my friend Nedra and I do most of her shopping when we take off for anywhere but Advance.
 Nedra is a widow, Antiques Linen collector, seller, Silhouette Artist and best friend. We find fun whatever we are doing and when on the go, are always together.  She lives right down the street in the gorgeous old house she grew up in filled with Antiques and awesome collections.
 I always get so very homesick for St. Louis during the holidays.  July 4th is the VP Fair, Cardinal games...an atmosphere you can't find anywhere else. Fireworks under the magnificent Arch. Its the feeling of being there I miss. I so wish the local TV stations down here would televise those Fireworks!
Well, its time to see what Monday brings my way!
Thanks for being here.