The Blog M.E.L.T.

Media Environment in Layman’s Terms (M.E.L.T.) debuted in early 2005 as a way to write about pop culture, celebrity and music with a memoir bent. Here are some sample articles:

Sexual Archetypes: The 30th Anniversary of Sooner or Later

Burt Bacharach & Angie Dickinson

D’Ya Think I’m Sexy?
A fictional imagining about THE decisive moment in the downturn of Rod Stewart’s career.

Post-Feminist Sexist
Coining a phrase while explaining my views on Feminism.

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Northland and River Roads at Coloring STL

The Coloring STL exhibit at the Missouri History Museum is the most amazing thing! St. Louis architecture becomes living, interactive history for everyone. No daunting architectural academia – it’s hands-on colors, shapes and memories of our shared city. Among all … Continue reading → The post Northland and River Roads at Coloring STL first appeared […]

Documentary Sneak Peek: Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis

Do you love St. Louis MCM? Then watch the first 7-minutes of the February 17, 2020 edition of Living St. Louis on The Nine Network. I am beyond excited and deeply honored to have been a part of this documentary … Continue reading → The post Documentary Sneak Peek: Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis first […]

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November 1973: HELEN REDDY - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)

I had the biggest crush on a blonde hair, blue eyed boy in my 2nd grade class, Scott Van Seiver. Proximity is what made these feelings so urgent: he sat next to me alphabetically in class and lived down the street from the lady who babysat me, so I saw him on the walks to […]

October 1973: CHARLIE RICH - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

My Father was gaga in love with his new wife, Joy, while I was falling deeper into dislike with her one visitation weekend at a time. He thought she was the most beautiful girl in the world, and I thought she was bad news. The walls of their tiny apartment were paper thin, so I […]

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