Addendum. 

Advice/Observation from my Grandpa (he's a Kentucky boy).  

"You should get yo'self a nice Mizzura boy.  They are hill-billy types, and so good people."  

Wise words.  wise words.  For now I'll stick with the one I've got, but good to know your options.

Hmmm.  My first blog. Ever.  A momentous moment.  I'm sure this has been observed before.  Okay, so this is for my friends/significant others (you know who you are)/relatives and the random stray that makes it here. 

I am going to record my time in Missouri.  I'm on day 2.  

So far, I am still alive.  The natives have not eaten me, yet.  Originally from Seattle (close enough) and then transplanted to Boston (for more years than are necessary to count), I find myself in the 'middle'.  With no major ocean to run to in case of emergency, or away from in case of emergency.

Tomorrow, I shall review my 'hood.  University City, a stone's throw away from Delmar and the 'The Loop'.