“How Did Your Signing Go?”

If you had told me — even as I was writing it — there would be a signing party centered … More

A Musical Stroll Through Oak Park, Illinois

I’m giving very serious thought to relocating from St. Louis to Chicago in a couple of years. I took my … More

Part One: Arrival MEMPHIS, TN — What is it about the road? Why do I get giddy when I’m handed … More

Today’s life lesson: Never ignore your hero’s advice. I found myself in Nashville a couple of weeks back. Once I … More

While I spend more than a little time in record stores, I had no intention of going into Vintage Vinyl … More

As my daughter and I left Chicago last week, I longed for one more day in town. The four days … More

I spend eight hours a day in a patrol car, policing the streets of St. Louis. And while I’m answering … More