In the Lou

What an exciting year to move to St. Louis, Mo. This past weekend, the Gateway City with it’s gleaming Arch (which just turned 41) took a title away from Detroit, Mich.

I know what’s racing through your head right now… the Cardinals‘ exciting victory Friday over the Tigers to take the World Series title. This, however, would make for boring blog material.

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The rocket launcher has been un-stolen. Un-stolen, you ask?

Well, apparently, it was never stolen. After no official results from the video tape, I got word on Monday afternoon that the principal might know where the launcher was. Apparently it had been found in a trashcan. In my mind, I had visions of the used, abused, and discarded launcher found broken in the dumpster outside the school. I was wrong.

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Often times, I find myself to the point of near laughing at the crazy things I seem to encounter here in St. Louis.

Preview for this issue: classroom switch-a-roo, rocket launch, hitting a dog, threatened by a parent…

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After last week’s over-excellent turn of events, I decided to leave town to visit my best friend in Indiana. This was a good choice. I was able to separate mentally and physically from St. Louis.

At 11:30 a.m. Monday I got an email (thank goodness I happen to check) that the next day I would report to Turner 9th Grade Center. So I did.

Before I tell you about the school, let me give you an analogy to help you form your picture of the situation. (more…)