We were able to sleep in a bit, but it was a long time getting home. After flying to St. Louis, we take a 1¼-hour commuter train ride to the end of the line. After that, we have a 1½ hour drive home. This is the flag at the terminus of the train ride, adjacent to Scott Air Force Base. I don’t know for certain, but I’d guess this flag is at half-staff as a result of the bombing in Boston last week.
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...
