I’m off for week’s vacation in and around St. Louis, Mo. My parents are now living in the suburbs on the Illinois side. Lots of sightseeing, shopping and eating is planned. For instance, no stop in St. Louis is complete without a visit to Ted Drewe’s, the frozen custard stand on Route 66.

But while I’m away, keep reading. Columns will continue to appear on schedule. And while my intention wasn’t to write blog posts in advance for vacations, I wrote a bunch anyway. Might even write one or two while I’m away.

Any St. Louis natives or admirers out there?