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St. Louis Ram

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Roger

There was a large crowd on a small landing between floors. Everyone was waiting to get a picture taken with the Ram mascot and two cheerleaders. I got in line. When my turn came, I handed the chair to the … Continue reading →

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City Museum

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Roger

With my convention registration, I got a free pass into the City Museum after hours. I’d heard the place was unusual. That’s an understatement. Much of it was closed off. The first floor was mostly cave, with dark passageways and … Continue reading →

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Busch Stadium

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Roger

The Cardinals were playing in Cincinnati while I was in St. Louis, but it was still fun to wander about outside the park. Three of the ten statues of great Cardinal players in front of Busch Stadium. Ozzie Smith Lou … Continue reading →

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Union Station

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Roger

Union Station in St. Louis, built in 1894, is a very impressive building. The front of the building is taken up by a hotel that goes to great lengths to inform people that they aren’t welcome inside unless they have … Continue reading →

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Citygarden

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Roger

Two blocks of downtown St. Louis are filled with a sculpture garden. Some of the artwork is fun, some is just there. The brochure states, “You won’t find walls or fences, admission fees or do not touch signs, because at … Continue reading →

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