Andrea F.D. Saathoff
My First Rally | Planet Ryan
When I first heard Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was coming to St. Louis, I knew there was no way in this world I was missing it. His political rallies…
And you’re a teacher? | Mark’s Remarks
My students are very interested in the election. In our social studies classes, we watch CNN Student News every day, take notes, and have an in-depth discussion of the current…
‘Batman vs. Superman’ | Movie Review
Batman vs. Superman is rated PG-13 and runs 151 minutes Grade: C- I didn’t know what to expect when I attended the early screening of Batman vs. Superman. I knew…
Phones | Mark’s Remarks
Michelle and I bought our first cell phone right before our first son was born. It was a little thing, and we bought it so that we could be on…
Settle down | Planet Ryan
I’ve waited a few months – I think – to revisit politics. Since my last politically-themed column, so much has changed. We’ve seen the entire presidential election process turned upside…
Riding to school | Mark’s Remarks
When my oldest son was 5, he started kindergarten. At the time, I was still teaching in the same building. We would load up in the car and off we’d…
Handshake | Mark’s Remarks
Back when Bill Clinton was running for his first term in office, he visited St. Louis. I can’t remember the exact date, but I’m thinking it must have been summer…
Input | Mark’s Remarks
By nature, I am a critical person. I like things neat and tidy, and I can always come up with a better or easier way of doing something. I often…