A neighborhood restaurant (my wife demoted them to dive bar after a fruit fly drowned in her drink) increased the cost of their drinks, with my double Jameson’s going from $9.00 to $14.00. I asked the waitress if she had Read More …
Happy Labor Day?
Category: National Issues
No meeting for August, 2022, and a request
This is a reminder to regular members of the West County Democrats. There will be no general meeting in August, and we will be returning to the regular schedule in September. August is peak vacation month and it’s also time Read More …
Kill The Legend
If you work all week shoveling manure, it’s probably a good idea to not wear those boots to church. Alas, a Missouri political “legend” insists on spreading more manure and taking us to his church. John Danforth entered the political Read More …
West County Democrats meeting report for June 13, 2022
State Representative Peter Merideth, accompanied by his adorable daughter, discussed the accomplishments (and frustrations) of the Missouri Democratic caucus during the most recently completed legislative session. The presentation and interchange with West County Democrats was spirited, lively and full Read More …
Always One Tragedy Behind
In 1962 I entered, as a kindergartener, St. Catherine of Sienna School in Pagedale. A towering three story brick fortress from the late 1920’s, St. Catherine’s took fire drills very seriously. Each floor had both early grades (K thru 4) Read More …
Grocery Store Politics
This past Tuesday afternoon I stopped at the Schnucks in Twin Oaks (Big Bend Road near Hwy. 141) to pick-up my daily newspapers. As I neared the front of line for the check-outs, a guy older than me began shouting Read More …