Everyone needs prayer. Being the mother of four boys who also has a career, I can always use prayer. In fact, when people say to me, “I wish I could do something nice for you,” I tell them they can n pray. I think that we often go through our days so robotic, getting every […]
Posted inEditorials
Tax cuts for the rich, cuts in aid for the needy
President George W. Bush’s latest proposed federal budget for the nation and Gov. Matt Blunt’s first state budget proposal reveal the true priorities of these two Republican leaders. Both proposals are blatant examples of a disdain for the poor and middle class that trashes their highly vocal claims as adherents to high moral ground and […]
Posted inHot sheet
Snoop Dogg involved in rape suit
A celebrity makeup artist has filed a $25 million lawsuit against rapper Snoop Dogg, alleging he and several men in his entourage drugged and raped her two years ago. She is asking for $5 million on allegations of sexual assault, rape, negligence and emotional distress, and $20 million in punitive damages. Makeup artist Kylie Bell […]
Posted inPersonal finance
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift with a “future”
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. This year, in addition to giving traditional presents, why not add a gift that can last long after the flowers fade, the candy is eaten and the cards are recycled? Specifically, why not give something that can help the recipients’ financial future? Let’s consider a few possibilities: Stocks – People enjoy […]
Posted inLocal sports
Was Spinks jinxed by the Lou?
In the aftermath of Cory Spinks’ loss to Zab Judah in last weekend’s welterweight championship bout at the Savvis Center, the great debate has centered around whether Spinks’ elaborate ring entrance with rap star Nelly caused him to lose focus and eventually his title. I happen to think Cory lost because he ran into an […]
Posted inNational sports
Post-Dispatch on the canvas this time
There is an old saw among journalists that “nobody cares if the hotdogs are cold in the pressbox.” It means to keep your petty, personal gripes out of the story and only report matters of interest to the public. On Saturday night, the hotdogs were far from cold in the pressbox at the Savvis Center, […]
Posted inPartyline
High and low fashion
I hear y’all. We at least get a B+ for the way we were suited and booted for fight night. Sisters came correct, but I have to straight up give it up to the brothers, where fur, mink and rabbit are concerned. One brother even had on a genuine pink mink. Authenticity is what really […]
Posted inPolitical eye
A developing situation
Speaking of Gov. Blunt and silent black elected officials, the governor somehow sneaked developer Chris Goodson onto the St. Louis Police board, and nary a discouraging word was heard. In a city that is more than 50 percent black, where darn near 100 percent of the people involved in questionable police shootings are black, where […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Philanthropy gap
Amen to George Curry’s “Eradicating poverty at $80 a week?” A recent issue of MaryKnoll Magazine says more money leaves the U.S. via Western Union or its competitors by immigrants than is provided in foreign aid. King Stanislaus of Poland said: “Almost always the most indigent are the most generous.” Joseph J. Kuciejcyk Jr. St. […]
Posted inLocal sports
St. Louis American Athlete of the Week
Sonya Daugherty Hancock Girls Basketball The 5’8″ senior guard led the Tigers to the Ameritime Invitational Tournament championship with three victories over three of the top programs in the state. “Sonya Smooth” averaged 20 points a game in the tournament as the Tigers defeated Duchesne, No. 1 St. Joseph’s and Jefferson City for the title. […]