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  • Parent Trap: Value Your Child’s Passions September 18th, 20170 Comments

    Parents and teachers have got itt all wrong with Morgan. She’s a junior in high school whose 2.0 GPA has attracted the wrath of her parents and teachers, who constantly nag her about …Read More

  • Dorothy About Town: 9.20.17 September 18th, 20170 Comments

    In my comings and goings around Clayton, I’ve noticed the many ways one corporation has made its presence known—big time. It’s Centene. I admit to only loosely following any …Read More

  • Dorothy About Town: 9.13.17 September 11th, 20170 Comments

    When I think of Laumeier Sculpture Park, what comes to mind first is the gigantic, red, tubular sculpture The Way by Alexander Liberman. Then I envision the annual art show there, a …Read More

  • Dorothy About Town: 9.6.17 September 6th, 20170 Comments

    Ah, the ‘grandchildren visit’—that long-anticipated, biannual event. When your kids live far away, they simply can’t come all that often, so when they do, they like to stay …Read More

  • Parent Trap: Back to School Tips September 5th, 20170 Comments

    The first day of school came around once again, bursting with tears from kids and whoops of joy from parents. Now, students and parents alike are faced with the daunting task of …Read More

  • Dorothy About Town: 8.30.17 August 30th, 20170 Comments

    Even though I retired from my daily editor’s duties a few weeks ago, my first official day off was the day I wrote this column. And I have to say, that’s when I realized that from …Read More

  • In The Spotlight August 29th, 20170 Comments

    If you normally think of New York or Chicago as the best places for theater actors to earn their chops, think again! St. Louis is a thriving home for thespians who tread the boards …Read More

  • Dinner Party Delight August 15th, 20170 Comments

    Whether it’s a last-minute decision or a well-planned affair, having friends over for a dinner party should mean good food and great conversation. It doesn’t have to be fussy to be fun. …Read More

  • Parent Trap: Millennials August 15th, 20170 Comments

    Business owners and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies I have spoken with all over the world agree that many of the young adults they hire lack some critical skills: the ability to delay …Read More

  • Dorothy About Town 8.16.17 August 15th, 20170 Comments

    Even though St. Louis has some pretty toney retirement communities, I think it’s safe to say that most seniors still don’t want to leave home. Moving into a communal living situation …Read More

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