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RiverBender Blog: I Broke, Then Fixed, My Bike

You might remember a few weeks ago when I announced that I am officially a bicyclist . This...

RiverBender Blog: I Went to a St. Louis Blues Game

I am not a hockey expert. I’ve attended one other Blues game in my life. But last week, I heade...

RiverBender Blog: Three Concerts in Seven Days

I know what you’re thinking. “Three concerts in seven days? That’s a bit excessive.”...

RiverBender Blog: I Went to the St. Louis Renaissance Festival

I had zero expectations. I had no clue what I was getting into. But I laced up my corset and pulled...

RiverBender Blog: I Spent a Busy Saturday in Downtown Alton

This Saturday was busy . It seems like everywhere I turned, there were events happening across...

RiverBender Blog: I Participated in a 5K

Note my very careful wording. I didn’t run a 5K. I participated in a 5K. There’s...

RiverBender Blog: I'm a Bicyclist Now

I have a new hobby. That’s right, I’m becoming a bicyclist. The fun started this weekend...

RiverBender Blog: I Built a Ton of IKEA Furniture

What do you get when you combine a few eldest daughters and a litany of IKEA furniture that needs...

RiverBender Blog: With a New Espresso Machine, I'm Basically a Barista

For all the loyal readers out there (hi, Mom!), you might remember a while ago when I said I was...

RiverBender Blog: Floating Down the River

This past Saturday, I found myself sunburnt, grimy with river water, and just a little bit tipsy....

RiverBender Blog: I'm a Bad Driver

I recently backed into a fence with my car. If you’re a faithful reader, you might be thinking...

RiverBender Blog: I Went to Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

As I write this on Monday morning, my entire body is sore. I am sunburnt and every article of clothing...

RiverBender Blog: I'm Running a 5K

I’m doing it, team. I’m running a 5K. Earlier this year, I spoke into existence ...

RiverBender Blog: I Have Three New Pets

Well, sort of. I don’t pet them or feed them or snuggle with them. In fact, the only time...

RiverBender Blog: Doing the Write Thing

I love writing about nonprofits and organizations that are doing good work in the community. We&rsquo...

RiverBender Blog: How Great Art Helps Us Understand

Once again this weekend, I found myself out late on a Sunday night, having a lot of fun but regretting...

RiverBender Blog: Curiosity Killed the Cat (But She Was a Good Reporter)

I am nosey. It’s simply a fact of my life. I wouldn’t be a good reporter if I wasn’t,...

RiverBender Blog: The Summer's First Show at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

You know you’re in the heat of the summer when you find yourself at one of the many great show...

RiverBender Blog: I Spent Thursday Night at the Night Market in Downtown Alton

Anyone who knows Alton knows it’s the place to be on a Thursday night in the summertime....

RiverBender Blog: Finding My Style, One Knickknack at a Time

Like most people, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to find my own style. I (sort...

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