Is there a graceful way to fall off a mountain? The census bureau, as they do every September, last week released 2017 data on income and poverty. The main report – Income and Poverty in the United States: 2017[https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2018/demo/p60-263.html] was followed a Read More …
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Embarrassing Bosses
Decades ago I served as second in command at a local non-profit. One morning my boss’ mom called. I went over to our administrative assistant to explain that the boss wouldn’t be in: “another crazy day?” she asked. No, I Read More …
WCD Meeting Update: Guest Speakers for August 13th
On Monday, August 13th, the West County Democrats will host two great guest speakers: Jo Mannies, political reporter with KWMU, and Peter Meridith, State Representative. Expect a spirited discussion of the most recent primary election, the upcoming general election in Read More …
South County Politics
My wife and I found this flyer on our windshield after church. The pictured mosque is just off Reavis Barracks right after the conversion from Mackenzie Road. Back in 2016 I ran for state representative in District 95, immediately south Read More …
Tuesday’s Battle
I stopped by the grocery store for bananas, milk and a jar of pasta sauce. The shortest line? Behind the nice lady who, after her six re-useable totes overflowed, decided on “plastic” for the excess. You see, both the grocery Read More …
WCD Monthly Meeting – July 9, 2018: Candidate Forum
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655 300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 https://westcountydemocrats.org/ Monday, July 9, 2018 9:00 – Refreshments and socializing / networking 9:30 – Business meeting / announcements 10:30 –Candidate Forum: Bill Read More …