My year in France taught me more than I ever imagined!

Unforgettable adventure at the ballpark!

Where are the instruments of peace?

… and it certainly isn’t easy!

The road to being an ambassador is full of surprises…

The festive, upbeat, even magical allure of the Hot Air Balloon took a big hit when the Chinese Balloon bumbled into the airspace above Montana.

St. Louis received a stunning settlement from the NFL and Rams for abandoning the city. The city now has a golden opportunity to deploy approximately $200M of the net ~$500M settlement to transform the parks of the City into engines of family fun and neighborhood stabilization.

Shakespeare blamed the stars for the tragic love affair between Romeo and Juliet. But it is hard to believe that the fate of the NFL in St Louis was preordained. It is probably more a case of tragic, missed opportunities. Yet one thing is certain: St Louis loves professional football.

St. Louis needs to emphasize a message of hope and growth, reflecting a Church which is built on the core foundations of Catholic teaching: dignity, community, family and care for all people.

St. Louis sprung into action and called key members of the Catholic laity and others in the community to respond to Dr. King in his call for support of the Selma marches.

Executive powers clash with the Judiciary in an unprecedented era. How do we find unity in this time of polarization?

What financial legacy will the Baby Boomers leave behind?

Unbeknownst to many, St. Louis was the birthplace of the cocktail party!

Bert Walker was a mentor and friend to many and will be sorely missed.

US tensions with China have always been tenuous.

What’s the best policy to manage Covid?