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The oldest neighborhood in St. Louis is also one of its strangest. Today, Laclede's Landing is much quieter. Smaller. You can wander the cobblestone streets for stretches without seeing another pedestrian. A few restaurants remain. A wax museum still lures the curious. Empty warehouses wait patiently for another chance at life. But if these bricks could speak, they would tell several different stories. Mine included. The old and the new at Laclede's Landing The first time I c

A Family Trip to Cahokia Mounds After a family tragedy, I needed a distraction. The kids were restless, and sitting at home felt unbearable. Their grandmother, affectionately known as Nana, suggested a trip to Cahokia Mounds. She believed the kids needed some enrichment, but I think she needed the company just as much. So, we piled into the car and crossed the Mississippi River, the silence in the vehicle heavy with unspoken thoughts. When we arrived at Cahokia Mounds, I real