Hadestown at the Fabulous Fox

For the last two and a half-ish years, my nieces and I have lovingly listened to the Hadestown soundtrack (in particular, they know every word to both versions of Wait For Me), and dreamed of the day we could somehow go see it. Initially, I intended to take them to a leg of the tour in Tennessee in 2020, but then, well… 2020 happened.

But little did the girls know, I was entirely motivated to get them to the show somehow – and the moment it was announced for the Fox in St. Louis, I waited patiently to purchase tickets.

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Review: The Atonement Bell #1

Written by Jim Ousley
Art by Tyler B. Ruff
Colors by Benjamin Sawyer
Letters by Ed Dukeshire
Edited by Jason Green
Red 5 Comics

“A horror series about a grieving mother & son who find themselves caught in a conflict between a coven & an inner-city church.”

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Maiden Faire Renaissance Festival

I’ve always wanted to go to a Renaissance Festival type of event, but the timing never seems to work out for me. I’m either unwell, busy, or just unable to attend for whatever reason.

I almost thought this would be the case for Maiden Faire Renaissance Festival this past weekend until I realized they’d also be open Memorial Day, which worked perfectly for me. My mom, my niece, and I all got in the car and drove the short distance to the local ren faire.

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