Category Archives: StLouis

Obama turned me into a pixel

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: October 18, 2008

Pre-rally estimates originally suggested 50,000 people might show to see Obama under the St. Louis Arch. After observing the turnout, the Police Department placed the number at 100,000. photo credit I’m still not inclined to predict Missouri voting blue this year, but signs certainly suggest it’s possible.

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earthquake

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: April 18, 2008

A moderate earthquake near West Salem, IL, woke us up this morning at 4:30 CST. We might’ve slept through it had it not been for some glasses rattling and a delayed recognition of what we were experiencing. We live on the 3rd floor of a 7 story brick and steel building in downtown, St. Louis, [...]

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It is Hot

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: August 6, 2007

I dislike this weather. What this doesn’t show is the humidity we currently also have, which contributes to keeping me from going outside, let alone riding the bike. We rode briefly on Sunday morning, but I didn’t feel good about it afterwards. I’ll have to visit the fitness room instead this week. Someday I’d like [...]

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Moved In!

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: July 8, 2007

Thanks to many friends’ assistance, Kelly and I are officially moved into our condo in the redeveloped Ely Walker building in Downtown, St. Louis. Many thanks to Sean, Jim, Steve, Amanda, Hans, Kurt, Amy, Henry, and Kelly (you’re probably the only people reading this anyway). I hope you’re not too sore, because you made the [...]

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Team Discovery Joins Tour of Missouri

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: June 26, 2007

Mark your calendars… The most recognizable team in international cycling is the first to sign on for the inaugural Tour of Missouri. The Discovery Channel cycling team, for which Lance Armstrong rode to seven consecutive victories in the Tour de France, will participate in the race, which begins Sept. 11 in Kansas City and ends [...]

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Free Art

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: June 18, 2007

Like free stuff? Want to support an aspiring artist? A few months ago Drawn highlighted Ali Spagnolas’ free painting project, and I followed up with a request for “St. Louis City”, suggesting something a little more vague than “dog” or “bunny”. My request now completed, she’s going to send it, and I will promptly donate [...]

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New Home in Ely Walker

By Ryan Stephenson | Published: June 7, 2007

This morning Kelly and I closed on our loft condo in the redeveloped Ely Walker building in downtown St. Louis. We have a crew coming in to paint the place before we move in, and we’ll wait out the few last weeks of our apartment lease down the street. Moving should be pretty easy since [...]