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TOP OF THE WORLD The Explorers Club’s metro area chapter – one of fewer than three dozen chapters globally – takes the spotlight in this feature from LN regular Drew Gieseke.
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Innovation Hub Health Notes Crossword Puzzle Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Explorers Club FEATURE: Almost Home
Gatherings & Goodwill
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Design & Décor ESPRESSO CHIC Shed those winter blues! The comforts of a coffeehouse combine with top-notch trends in this stunning winter fashion feature from Katie Yeadon, LN’s resident style maven, and photographer Christina Kling-Garrett.
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Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri YWCA Metro St. Louis
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The Trio Grooming & Glamour Landscape FEATURE: Winter Fashion
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Local Eats Show & Tell Off the Menu FEATURE: Kurt and Brenda Warner
MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS
LN contributor and Missouri Sports Hall of Famer Frank Cusumano chats with a couple who very much remain near and dear to metro area sports fans: Kurt and Brenda Warner.
With more than 120 services from nutrition programs and personal training to medical support, PALM Health can help with any health goal. Learn more on Page 8. Photo courtesy of PALM Health.
The Perfect Fit “At The Gatesworth, every day is mine for the taking. Everything—from food to programs and events—has been catered to my individual, unique tastes. It’s the perfect fit for me, and my little pal Lexi, of course!” — Jerry Davis, Resident of The Gatesworth
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It’s cold, it’s already been a hard year, and we deserve a break, darn it. Starting on Page 50, LN fashion columnist Katie Yeadon shares the top warm, comfy wardrobe picks for winter 2022 – modeled at none other than downtown’s hippest new coffee shop, Latte Lounge + HG Eatery. And starting on Page 72, LN contributor Frank Cusumano tells you why the Kurt Warner biopic “American Underdog” should be your next movie night. Cusumano interviews the St. Louis Rams legend and his wife about their real-life love story and their reactions to the flick, now in theaters. More than ready for an adventure? We get that, too. Flip to Page 22, where LN regular Drew Gieseke uncovers the details of The Explorers Club St. Louis – the local chapter of the international adventurers club that seeks to better understand the world through scientific exploration. Finally, on a more personal note: Through this job, it’s been an incredible honor to have the chance to work with so many overtly talented writers. Alice Handelman is one of those wonderful writers – and an equally wonderful person. The entire LN team would like to wish Alice a resounding congratulations for the recent St. Louis Press Club announcement of the Alice Handelman Scholarship Fund for Feature Writing. No one deserves this recognition of excellence more! Stay well,
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Founded in 2012, Spilled Glitter is a locally owned, independent business that started with a unique set of hobbies and ideas from friends. Shop its unique collection of handmade earrings, necklaces, bracelets, floating lockets, custom invitations and more – all at prices you can afford!
St Louis Candle Co. is a female-owned and family-operated small business that handcrafts premium quality candles in small batches. The company is passionate about producing luxury candles using natural waxes and fragrances, and staying eco-conscious by using recycled packaging, shipping materials, and labels.
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INNOVATION HUB
More Than a Store By Brittany Nay | Photos by Eric Nemens
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hen Sierra Cortazzo had her first baby boy in 2003, she fell in love with breastfeeding and motherhood, and found comfort in Kangaroo Kids, a Glendale children’s boutique and lactation support center. “I attended the lactation support group starting [when my son was] 5 days old and never looked back,” Cortazzo says. Cortazzo and Kangaroo Kids founder Tanya Griffin became fast friends, and in 2005, the former co-owner asked Cortazzo and her husband if they’d be interested in taking over the store, when Cortazzo was 6 months pregnant with the couple’s second son. As a lover of all things resale and a former manager for multiple other businesses – with a desire to run her own – Cortazzo found the perfect way to feed her career aspirations, as well as keep her family together while she worked at Kangaroo Kids. “I found such a place of support and validation at Kangaroo Kids,” Cortazzo recalls. “I wanted to be that support for other mamas … to give back what I received … to keep it going.” So in addition to helming the store, Cortazzo became a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice and the Center for Breastfeeding. The Cortazzos have made Kangaroo Kids their own throughout the past 16 years – all while their boys grew up in the shop. Thousands of moms have sought support there as the full-service lactation support center’s
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offerings expanded into twice-weekly lactation support groups, a weekly support group for all parents, and support groups for postpartum depression and anxiety. Cortazzo fondly recalls helping moms and babies connect through nursing, noting some moms have become lactation specialists themselves, while others have simply enjoyed time connecting with other adults – knowing “they are not alone,” she notes. “Supporting the mom and meeting her where she is at is vital for good outcomes for babies … and moms!” The center offers hospital-grade pump rentals and sells Medela and Ameda breast pumps.
“Our team [members] are certified bra-fitters,” Cortazzo says, adding that the business carries nursing bras and tanks by brands including Cake Maternity, as well as lactation support products from Motherlove Herbal Company. In addition to maternity wear and supplies, the bright, colorful resale and retail store’s everchanging inventory is a curated collection of name-brand children’s clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, equipment and furniture in excellent condition, as well as hand-picked new brands like Green Toys and ezpz feeding essentials. More than a boutique, Kangaroo Kids also has a small play area and cozy group space where parents can sit and connect or feed their kiddos, Cortazzo says: “Customers tell us all the time how cute the shop is!”
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Fertility Treatment Innovations By Connie Mitchell
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bout 12 percent of American women ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many struggling with infertility turn to assisted reproductive technology, and Vios Fertility Institute, at three clinical settings in the metro area, helps patients explore options and receive treatment. Dr. Amber R. Cooper, director of the medical and in vitro fertilization practice at Vios’ Creve Coeur location, says the organization now offers a new technology designed to improve services and outcomes. With the space-age name “cryo-robot,” created by New York-headquartered TMRW Life Sciences Inc., Vios introduced the first “automated cryogenic storage system for the management, identification and storage of frozen eggs and embryos used in IVF treatment and fertility preservation.” (Cryogenic science, often shortened to cryo and loosely synonymous with cryonics, involves producing very low temperatures, generally for
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biochemical and medical purposes.) Prior to the cryo-robot’s addition, the IVF process was entirely manual, Cooper says. “Issues that have plagued fertility clinics through the years include embryo mix-ups, incorrect transfers of embryos and catastrophic failures resulting in the loss of thousands of irreplaceable eggs and embryos,” she continues. “TMRW’s technology automates and digitizes the entire process, which helps reduce the risk for human error and, more importantly, allows the clinic to individually track eggs and embryos 24/7 through remote monitoring, sensors and state-of-the-art software.” Using the new technology, Vios constantly monitors specimens on-site and remotely, while patients can check in on their individual specimens, accessing information on real-time storage conditions. Cooper says the ability to obtain this level of specific information provides “peace of mind for patients as it pertains to their precious cryogenic tissue.” Although the introduction of the cryo-robot is
new, the concept has been building momentum for several years. “One area of great interest, lately, has been how robotics and automation can assist in storing, retrieving and monitoring IVF tissue,” Cooper says. “Typically, cryogenic IVF tissue is monitored using traditional hard-wired systems that rely solely on human observations. When the TMRW company originally approached Vios, it really provided us an opportunity to stop and evaluate how the introduction of this great system would help Vios provide an even greater level of security with our cryogenic storage systems for our ever-growing patient population.” The Creve Coeur clinic, which began transferring patient fertility specimens to the cryorobot on Jan. 26, is only the sixth location in the nation to introduce the cryo-robot, which Cooper refers to as the “gold standard” in cryogenic storage systems. “It is this type of forward-thinking that will help patients achieve their family goals safely and efficiently,” she says.
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Nanci Bobrow By Alice Handelman
anci Bobrow has devoted boundless energy and enthusiasm to the advancement of the metro area for 47 years. Her passion and commitment to the health, education and betterment of people is extensive. A graduate of Connecticut College in New London and Saint Louis University (where she received her Ph.D.), Bobrow has provided psychological counseling for children with endocrine disorders as an assistant clinical adjunct professor of pediatrics at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. In her professional role, she has helped families cope with problems that arise from such disorders. “Everyone knows they can count on Nanci,” says Pam Toder, Women of Achievement president. “We are thrilled that Nanci, a 1996 honoree and past president, continues to devote her time and energy to WOA. Her enthusiastic leadership is contagious.” As a volunteer, Bobrow has held leadership roles with the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis and served as its president from 1991 to 1993. Honored for her impact on the lives of those changed by her service and work, she received the organization’s highest award, the Hannah G. Solomon Award. She has also served on the NCJW’s national board. Bobrow’s leadership helped bring the Silent Witness project to St. Louis and Missouri: “My co-chair and I worked tirelessly to bring the idea to reality, starting with the difficult process of identifying women in Missouri who had lost their lives due to domestic violence.” She has lectured, testified and advocated for legislation to identify abusers and protect victims, and belongs to NCJW’s task force on human trafficking. “After years of doing therapy with victims of child sexual abuse, I focus my efforts on prevention,” Bobrow says. As board president of the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, she contributed to its growth and stability. “We have grown from a single site to five sites, providing 24/7 emergency care and shelter for children in crisis in the metro area,” Bobrow says. The SLCN has served 125,000 children and families during its 35-plus-year history. In 2016, Bobrow was presented with the Champion for Families Award by Nurses for Newborns “in recognition of her contributions of time, effort, persuasion, mentoring, advocacy, planning and board leadership.” She also has served on the Board of Victims for Children at Risk since its inception. Bobrow is proud of serving as president of Prevent Child Abuse Missouri, co-chairing the Task Force on Children’s Justice for Missouri and serving on the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund board. She also received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Commissioner’s Award. Bobrow and her husband, Jim, an ophthalmologist, live in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. “We enjoyed raising our children in our eclectic and diverse neighborhood,” she relates. “We live lives of service and stress the importance of education, as well as giving back to the community. We support many civic and cultural organizations and institutions in St. Louis.” Bobrow adds: “Our children are committed to equity and social justice. They are philanthropic and active in their respective communities, and we leave a proud legacy for future generations.”
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Through The Explorers Club, we offer professors, students and those interested in scientific exploration a venue to share their work and findings. – CYNTHIA PETERS
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n many ways, life is less mysterious now than ever before. With a few taps on a smartphone, a person can discover everything about the known world, from history and culture to science and the arts. Languages can be translated using code, and thousands of high-tech satellites orbit the earth at all times augmenting human intelligence. Despite this, somehow, discoveries still await. Helping lead the charge in this modern hunt for understanding is Explorers Club St. Louis (as well as its international parent). “Through The Explorers Club, we offer professors, students and those interested in scientific exploration a venue to share their work and findings,” says Cynthia Peters, chair of the organization’s St. Louis chapter. “The Explorers Club is an international organization, and our vast network enables researchers and scientists an opportunity to network with others in their field on a global scale.” The club was founded in 1904 in New York City to promote scientific exploration and field study. Throughout its 100-plus-year history, the organization has helped fund and consult on expeditions large and small, with members reaching heights and depths never previously encountered. Past members have arrived first at the North Pole, first at the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean and first to the surface of the moon. More than 3,500 members trot the globe today – a collection of travelers, researchers and scientists who are dedicated to discovering, recording and sometimes diagnosing what they encounter in their journeys. Take, for example, Peters’ trip to Mount Everest in 2007. There, researchers studied the effects of hypoxia (a drop in oxygen supplied to or used by the body) on 222 participants to better understand how to treat critically ill patients. These endeavors don’t altogether resemble the ones embarked on by the organization’s originators, but the fact remains that the search for understanding never ends. “Our horizons have expanded well beyond what our founding members conceived as exploration when the club was established,” Peters says. “For example, the digital world did not exist in 1904, so consider the impact of technology on what we’ve been able to achieve and discover. It’s remarkable.” Across the world, club chapters host meetings and dinner events for members to learn from experts in a variety of different fields. In
St. Louis – one of only 34 chapters in the world – the local chapter has welcomed distinguished professors, a NASA astronaut and Peter Diamandis, CEO of Florida’s Zero Gravity Corporation, which lets researchers and thrillseekers alike experience weightlessness without going to space. But education isn’t restricted to conference rooms and Zoom interviews. “Many of our St. Louis members have traveled all over the world, so we use local activities as a way to explore and learn more about the history of our region,” says Peters of the trips hosted by the St. Louis chapter. “Over the years, we’ve been to Cahokia Mounds, explored the cave system underneath the Lemp House, and in 2018, all gathered in Pevely, Missouri, for the solar eclipse.” The St. Louis chapter also hosts smaller gatherings for its members to connect and share recent expeditions and findings. One of the organization’s most recent events was held at The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum in St. Charles, where the group learned about the famous expedition. While the club remains a global network of intrepid voyagers, Peters and the St. Louis chapter have recently directed efforts toward expanding membership across the metro area. Individuals can fill out an online application to join, but should note that the club seeks people interested in travel beyond tourism. Climbing Everest isn’t a prerequisite, thankfully. Instead, the club simply searches for individuals who want to get their hands dirty, to learn about the world around us and to document scientific data, no matter where that might be. “In today’s world, exploration doesn’t just mean going to remote parts of Earth or traveling to space,” Peters says. “You can be an explorer and make incredibly meaningful contributions in your own community.” The Explorers Club St. Louis, 8423 Kingsbury Blvd., Clayton, explorers-stl.com LadueNews.com | JANuAry 21, 2022
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t. Louis nonprofit Almost Home has received a well-deserved boost in its mission to educate and empower young mothers. The local residential facility, which provides transitional housing, education, career training and life skills to St. Louis moms ages 16 to 21, was selected by JTC, a publicly listed, global professional services business with expertise in fund, corporate and private client services, as part of its global employee-led fundraising program, Maximizing Potential, to support education. “Almost Home is grateful for the generous gift from JTC,” executive director Reona Wise says of funding from JTC. “When women first come to Almost Home, they are pregnant or have kids under the age of 6. We work with these young moms as they reside at Almost Home and provide them and their children with three nutritious meals and snacks each day.” Along the way, Almost Home offers personalized case management, life skills classes, career training and education, including an on-site GED (General Educational Development) program for moms to complete their high school education. “There is no cookie-cutter approach,” Wise notes. “[For] each mom that comes in, [her] journey will be individual, and education and life skills will be part of that. Through our education and career services and stable living for [moms] and their kids, they are able to be the best parent they can be.” The goal is to empower young moms to become self-sufficient, Wise says. “We work with them until they get to a place to transition … to one of our apartments or another apartment, where we continue to work with them until … they are stable and healthy,” she explains. Through its continuum-of-care model, Almost Home helps 175 families a year, with 95 percent of moms maintaining stable housing after leaving the facility and 90 percent obtaining jobs to provide for their families. “[Moms] start off at the highest need – shelter, clothing, food and support – and as they work their way through our continuum of care, they elevate to the next level of independent living, get to a place where they’re stable and healthy, and can come back and share [their] journey with moms of Almost Home and how they can support them to get where they are.” Michelle Murray, founder and managing director of Sunset Hills-based accounting and finance consulting firm Segue Partners – a JTC company – says: “Almost
We want to break the cycle of lack of Home’s mission of helping young mothers to finish their education, get career training and break the poverty cycle is something that’s extremely dear to my heart. I started Segue Partners, which is now a part of JTC, with the vision of showing women that they can ‘have it all.’ Additionally, education is the key to female independence, and Almost Home serves a need in the community for safe housing for women in need.” Wise says Almost Home depends on corporate funding from companies like JTC. “People don’t realize the need when a mom first comes to us,” she explains. “She needs stable housing, and often an identification or social security card, a medical provider for her and her kids, and sometimes even a birth certificate for her child(ren). These are essential for them to even be able to connect with the community, and all of these have costs.” JTC’s funding has been crucial to Almost Home’s education program, Wise says. “JTC has helped us to be able to ensure our moms’ education experience is where it needs to be and helped cover those necessary costs to get to school and testing,” she says. Wise emphasizes the work of Almost Home impacts all of St. Louis. “We want to break the cycle of lack of education, trauma and poverty two generations at a time as we work with young moms and their children,” she notes. “As these young moms get [local] jobs, become consumers of grocery stores and retail shops, and have their kids in child care and the school system … , it ultimately helps build the wellness of the overall community.”
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Make your summer extra sweet and spend it with UA! Ursuline is proud to be partnering with YMCA, COCA, Saint Louis Chess Club, and Mad Science for our 2022 summer camp line up! Camps available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade with the option to participate in multiple camps. All camps take place on Ursuline Academy’s campus in Kirkwood. Scan the QR Code or visit our website to claim your spot today! www.ursulinestl.org/ursuline-academy-summer-camps/
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Saint Louis Ballet One University Blvd., 314-534-1111, stlouisballet.org Saint Louis Ballet shows off its grace and athleticism with a ballet by director Gen Horiuchi, company favorite “Oasis” by Tom Gold and Peter Martins’ rarely performed “Hallelujah Junction.” Bring somebody you love for this special valentines’ series!
GATHERINGS & GOODWILL MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF EASTERN MISSOURI
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Although the harmful effects of adverse childhood experiences can be passed on from generation to generation, healing, strength and resilience can also be passed down. That is why I am excited about MHA-EM’s new PEACE (Preventing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences) Initiative. PEACE will provide therapeutic services that strengthen parent-child relationships to give children the best shot at preventing mental health conditions in adulthood. I’m so proud of our deepened commitment to B4Stage4, a philosophy that encourages early intervention to prevent serious mental illness. We are thankful for the support we receive from the community for our Snow Ball Gala and throughout the year. – S UE KING, PRESIDENT AND CEO
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ince 1979, the St. Louis chapter of the YWCA has honored women’s leadership with an annual leader lunch. The 41st such lunch took place on Dec. 9 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel and honored Cathy Arshadi, Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, Gloria Carter-Hicks, Charli Cooksey, Aparna Deora, Reneé Brummell Franklin, Kelly Gast, Carol J. Voss and Kristen Wild for the exceptional leadership they have provided in the metro area. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!
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Furniture and lighting with simple painted finishes and casual vintage flair work nicely in country and city abodes alike. Golden Lighting’s four-light Finley pendant is a casual lantern-style fixture with a distressed patina and scalloped trim detail on the metal top hat. It’s available in Burnished Chestnut (shown) or Vintage Sage. (golden-lighting-lights.com)
Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture’s reproduction Saragossa white oak table is distinguished by remarkable carving and a stone top. Part of the William Yeoward Collected collection, the table is perfectly placed behind a sofa or in an entry hall. (brodylamp.com)
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Slow Beauty By Amanda Dahl
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mong the wide-ranging effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, beauty routines for many have transformed to focus on skin care and prioritizing rejuvenation over getting dolled up. Local brand Blissoma, it seems, has always been ahead of this curve. “There’s a renewed interest in self-care,” owner Julie Longyear says. “[People] are doing more for themselves at home than ever before. It is empowering to know that you can do a lot for yourself.” Blissoma’s skin care products are based in plant science, and the brand recently added something new to its arsenal: the gua sha tool. Longyear expounds upon the benefits of using such a stone in your daily routine: “When you build habits around things that feel good in your hand, things that feel good on your face, it incentivizes you to maintain the habit,” she says. “It makes it more enticing to participate in the ritual.” What makes gua sha, a natural therapy of rubbing the skin that is based in traditional Chinese medicine, so effective? “These tools [commonly] have different curved edges,” Longyear details about the stones used for this practice. “There’s usually a concave edge, a convex edge, and one is a more pronounced dip to fit over surfaces like the edge of the chin. “The moonstone tools that we offer have a toothed edge, which allows the tool to grab the skin. You can use that edge to break up adhesions in the tissue underneath the skin. This gives people options to manipulate the skin and stimulate it in new ways.” This simple tool may sound complex to use, but Longyear has done the heavy lifting for you. She provides a how-to video for first time
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users, with expert research to back up her methods. “Working with the skin enhances circulation,” Longyear says. “It flushes lymphatic fluids, and it releases tension in the muscles and fascia, [connective tissue that provides internal structure and has nerves]. This helps with nutrient delivery, oxidation of the tissue. It can provide lift to the face, especially when done over time.” To maintain hydration balance this winter, she recommends incorporating the Restore Omega Facial Oil into your routine by adding a dollop in with your daily moisturizer. The Lavish Recovery Beta-Glucan Mask can also work wonders in improving your skin’s hydration balance. Using gua sha techniques to apply these key products can do even more for your skin, which also has a visual benefit, says Longyear.
“The whole idea is to create more movement in the tissue and more vitality,” she says. “The skin looks radiant. If you could encapsulate the idea of slow beauty – doing more with less, valuing the things we have versus having more – that’s always what I’m after.”
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ny cold, gray January day is brightened by activity at the bird feeders right outside the window. We get a colorful assortment of woodpeckers, wrens, chickadees and cardinals, with the occasional junco mixed in. To keep them all happy, we provide water, food and shelter. Water is the easiest part. Our birdbath runs yearround with the aid of an electric birdbath heater in winter. Buy one at Wild Birds Unlimited in Oakville, or order online. Make sure your basin has enough depth to withstand freezing temperatures to protect your pump. If temperatures dip below 25 degrees, I add a kettle of very hot water at bedtime to give it a warm boost during the night. Only when lows dip below 20 degrees do I drain it and turn it off. Food is a bit more complicated. I got tired of safflowers and unknown grasses sprouting below my feeders, and sunflower shells made an unsightly mess. To fix this, I switched to no-mess hulled seed mix. It costs more but involves zero waste and no cleanup time. The mourning doves pick up any spilled seed, so there are no unwanted weeds. Buy it in a 40-pound sack to make it
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more cost effective. In cold weather, birds need more calories, so suet feeders are much appreciated by both resident and migratory birds. Unfortunately, squirrels find suet very attractive, too. This is easily solved by serving only hot-pepper suet. Birds don’t care and squirrels can’t stand it! Earlier this winter, supply chain issues affected availability, so I learned how to make my own. Doing so is fast, easy and fun; check out my recipe to the right. The only unusual ingredient is chick starter, a high- nutrient and vitamin supplement that makes your homemade suet healthier for birds. I saved plastic cartons from previous commercial suet, but you can use a meatloaf pan and cut it to fit after it hardens. The last thing birds need is shelter. Plant a few evergreens to create natural havens for roosting birds. Mine visit their nest boxes in inclement weather, so I defer cleanout of old nesting materials until late winter. Just remember, young chicks get a better start on clean bedding. And while you are cleaning out the basement on a snowy day, watch for fun objects that can be converted into nesting platforms or cavities. One year, an old Easter basket hung in one of my trees housed two clutches of babies. Use your imagination!
Hot Pepper Suet Dough Ingredients 2 cups chick starter 2 cups quick oats 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour ¼ cup cayenne pepper 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup lard Preparation Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Microwave peanut butter and lard until liquid. Add melted lard/peanut butter mix to combined dry ingredients, and mix well. Press firmly into molds. Chill. Wash hands carefully to avoid getting cayenne in your eyes.
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JILL AZAR REAL ESTATE Thank You for an Incredible 2021! $46+ MILLION IN SALES 52 Transactions
36 Happy Families 13 Neighborhoods Served 633 Sherwood, Webster ~ Buyer 2229 Park Ave, St. Louis ~ Seller 42 Fair Oaks, Ladue ~ Seller 1606 Copper Hill, Ladue ~ Seller 412 Hawbrook, Kirkwood ~ Seller 711 Sherwood Drive, Webster ~ Seller & Buyer 110 Edwin Ave, Glendale ~ Buyer 9557 Garber Road, Crestwood ~ Buyer 27 Deer Creek Woods, Ladue ~ Buyer 105 Fair Oaks, Ladue ~ Seller 23 Overbrook, Ladue ~ Buyer 21 Winnetka, Glendale ~ Seller 836 Liggett Ave, Crestwood ~ Seller 34 Fair Oaks, Ladue ~ Buyer 1205 S. McKnight Road, Ladue ~ Seller
215 Portland Terrace, Webster ~ Seller 11274 Briarstone, Sappington ~ Seller 1350 Beverly, Glendale ~ Buyer 619 Haverford Lane, Ladue ~ Buyer 530 Webster Path Court, Webster ~ Seller 244 Linden Ave, University City ~ Seller 28 Muirfield, Town & Country ~ Buyer 111 Helfenstein, Webster ~ Seller 9385 White Ave, Brentwood ~ Buyer 539 Pointe Essex, Kirkwood ~ Buyer 1568 Milbridge, Chesterfield ~ Seller & Buyer 165 S. Sappington Road, Oakland ~ Seller 206 N. Fillmore Ave, Kirkwood ~ Buyer 409 Pine Bend, Wildwood ~ Buyer 1225 Wildhorse Meadows, Chesterfield ~ Seller
348 Pine Bend, Wildwood ~ Buyer 33 Berkshire, Richmond Heights ~ Seller 201 Horseshoe Drive, Kirkwood ~ Buyer 310 Barter Ave, Kirkwood ~ Seller 10 Winnetka, Glendale ~ Seller 628 Marshall Ave, Webster ~ Buyer 203 Parkhurst Terrace, Webster ~ Buyer 7510 Washington Ave, University City ~ Buyer 52 Godwin Lane, Ladue ~ Buyer 534 Olive Court, Webster ~ Seller 3012 McNair Ave, Benton Park ~ Seller 1060 Chelsea, Glendale ~ Seller 46 Hill Drive, Kirkwood ~ Seller & Buyer 710 Hawbrook Road, Glendale ~ Seller & Buyer 200 Blackmer Place, Webster ~ Seller
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Winter weather means it’s time to get cozy – with perhaps no better spot to do so than Latte Lounge. Amid the frigid temps, keep warm with these cold-weather togs to keep you both in style and out of hibernation.
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By Maggie Peters
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-606-0139 (Andel), 314-600-3223 (McDonald), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
The Andel-White & McDonald Real Estate Group focuses on the things that matter to you. Now, when when maneuvering a challenging market is so important, count Lynn Andel and Julie McDonald to always have your best interests at heart!
Mary Beth Benes
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER 314-707-7761, marybethbenes.com
A native of St. Louis, Mary Beth Benes has comprehensive real estate knowledge to rival anyone’s, and her expert advice on the area’s best schools and locations is invaluable. With more than $700 million in sales, Benes has earned a designation as the No. 1 agent in all of Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker.
Jill Azar
Margy Beggs
Jill Azar’s motto – “Wherever you are, we are there” – says it all! As a St. Louis native, Azar knows her way around the central corridor and surrounding areas. She focuses on working together with her clients, building trust and strong relationships and having a little fun along the way!
“I’m passionate about learning and sharing my knowledge and expertise with others,” Margy Beggs says. “As a REALTOR, I want my clients to feel that I’m well informed and eager to give them the best service possible while proactively seeking results. The more information I can share, the more empowered my clients will feel.”
Lucyann Boston
Gina Bundy
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-323-4036 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
“Combining personal service with professional expertise, my experience in real estate goes back many years, to when I wrote Distinctive Properties stories for Ladue News,” says Lucyann Boston. “When I’m not working with clients, I volunteer at the Missouri Botanical Garden and write monthly garden stories for St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles magazine.”
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LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-348-8289 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-267-6262, gina.bundy@janetmcafee.com
Interested in a job that kept her working in St. Louis, Gina Bundy turned to real estate 14 years ago. “I pride myself on working hard for each client, no matter how big or small the transaction,” she says. Bundy is involved with the World Pediatric Project and enjoys traveling, as well as playing golf, tennis and pickleball.
JILL AZAR AND MARGY BEGGS PHOTOS BY CARMODY CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Lynn Andel and Julie McDonald
JILL MALLEY COHEN AND ELLEN DOLAN PHOTOS BY CARMODY CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY; MARIA ELIAS PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER
Kim Carney
Jill Malley Cohen
Ranked among the leading REALTORS in St. Louis, Kim Carney specializes in the luxury real estate market and uses a unique and aggressive marketing plan. She prides herself on taking a proactive approach. Carney offers the experience and savvy negotiation skills that achieve optimum results for her clients.
A top producer with 36 years of experience, Jill Malley Cohen exhibits energy, enthusiasm and an attention to detail that have served her well in providing expertise to the success of clients. She is passionate about volunteering throughout our community. In her downtime, she walks and hikes in nearby parks and across the country.
Kathe DeGrand and Cathleen O’Meara
Ellen Dolan
Maria Elias
“After receiving my real estate license, I knew Laura McCarthy was where I wanted to be,” says Ellen Dolan. “Laura McCarthy historically has had a presence of selling and buying marquee homes. With my local expertise of St. Louis and agency support, I am successful in selling homes in the areas that I love to live in.”
Maria Elias and her real estate group make it their mission to present your house beautifully. “We bring enthusiasm, expertise and all the right pieces to make each house a showstopper,” she confirms. “We never forget that real estate is a service, and as such, our door is always open.”
THE CARNEY TEAM, COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP 314-422-7449, thecarneyteam.com
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-518-4772 (DeGrand), 314-477-1133 (O’Meara), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
DeGrand and O’Meara are compassionate and passionate, and no house is too big or too small to enjoy their undivided attention and strong work ethic. Whether a client needs a listing or a sale, they are willing to go the last mile for you.
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-277-9568 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
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Lisa Coulter
JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-941-2883, lisacoulter@janetmcafee.com
“I have been an agent at Janet McAfee since 1989,” says Lisa Coulter. “I have vast experience in relocation, and I am committed to providing exceptional service to all of my clients. I am also a strong believer in community service and have been an active volunteer for numerous local organizations.”
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-997-7600, mariaeliasrealestategroup.com
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WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE
By Maggie Peters
Corinna Estep-Foy
Amy Goffstein
Mary Gunther
“The convergence of my passions brought me to real estate,” says Corinna Estep Foy. “I am a third-generation native of the Ladue/Clayton area and a graduate of Wash U. As a VP in private banking, I honed my negotiation skills. I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service.”
Amy Goffstein has over 25 years of success in the real estate industry. Her clients rave about her thoughtful approach and ability to negotiate even the most challenging deals. When she isn’t helping her clients realize their real estate dreams, she’s attending horse shows and spending time at her farm in Marthasville.
“I have over 20 years of experience selling residential real estate in the St. Louis market,” says Mary Gunther. “With more than $150 million in lifetime sales, I have helped hundreds of clients successfully buy and sell homes by providing timely, consistent and dedicated service [and] expert advice and marketing support.”
Connie Lee
Liz Little
Sara Macellaio
Alongside the Maria Elias Real Estate Group, Connie Lee makes it her mission to diligently work on each client’s behalf. When she is not helping make real estate dreams a reality, Lee enjoys giving back to the community through donating to local charities.
With close to 30 years in the real estate business, Liz Little and her associates have become the face of concierge real estate in St. Louis. Little is currently a board member of the Ladue Education Foundation and chairs the Ladue High School Alumni Association. When not negotiating a contract, she can be found negotiating a golf course.
“My aunt, Maria Elias, has always loved her job, so when the opportunity came to work with her, I jumped at it,” says Sara Macaelliao, with the Maria Elias Real Estate Group “My design expertise allows me to create spaces that people are drawn to so that each house shines.”
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-323-3666 (direct), 314-872-6792 (office), connie.lee@bhhsall.com
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-712-0599, amygoffstein@msn.com
ELIZABETH REAL ESTATE GROUP 314-368-8412 (direct), 314-222-7150 (office), elizabethrealestategroupllc.com
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COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-374-1192 (direct), 636-394-9300 (office), mgunther@cbgundaker.com
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-650-9305 (direct), 314-872-6632 (office), mariaeliasrealestategroup.com
SARA MACELLAIO PHOTO BY JACLYN JEZIK
COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-479-9342 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), estepfoyrealty.com
Erin Mellow
LESLIE A. OWENS AND ROSSINI REAL ESTATE GROUP PHOTOS BY CARMODY CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-703-0705, erinmellow@janetmcafee.com
Erin Mellow entered 2022 grateful. “Last year, I got to help 29 families and individuals make their real estate goals come to life,” she says. “I wouldn’t trade the amazing connections I’ve made for the world. If you’re headed into 2022 with goals of buying or selling, I’ve got you covered!”
Leanne Morgan
ELIZABETH REAL ESTATE GROUP 314-550-3466, leanne@elizabethrealestategroupllc.com
Leanne Morgan works throughout the central corridor and west St. Louis County areas, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise, alongside excellent customer service, hard work and communication. Outside work, Morgan gives back to the community and enjoys exploring unique St. Louis neighborhoods with her husband.
Leslie A. Owens
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-276-5858 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
With more than $146.5 million in sales, Leslie Owens offers experience that runs wide and deep – and so do her friendships. Both a fun presence and a trustworthy custodian of your privacy, Owens can always be counted on to work tirelessly toward your goals. Simply call on her, and she is there!
Connie O’Connell
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-619-3940 (direct), 314-872-6631 (office), coconnell@bhhsall.com
Connie O’Connell focuses on guiding buyers and sellers with care, putting their needs front and center. Working with the Maria Elias Real Estate Group, she is always willing to go the extra mile. Her other passion is baking; she’s been known to leave a loaf of bread at a new home as a closing gift for her clients!
Rossini Real Estate Group
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-210-8995 (Gillentine), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
Integrity and trust are at the heart of every real estate transaction involving the Rossini Real Estate Group. Working with clients across multiple price points throughout the central corridor, they believe in providing every client with their very best service, which means putting their clients first and being available when clients need them. A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | January 21, 2022
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By Maggie Peters
Sabrina Robb Partners
Ashlyn Silhavy
After 18 years of selling distinctive homes in the St. Louis market, Sabrina Robb Partners made the move to COMPASS. This affiliation enhances the team’s ability to take care of their clients’ needs at the highest level through unparalleled professionalism and attention to detail.
“I love living, working and serving the community in the central corridor!” says Ashlyn Silhavy. “I’ve lived the downtown-loft lifestyle, am loving the family home in Chesterfield and have sold everything in between.”
COMPASS REALTY GROUP 314-283-7590, sabrina@robbpartners.com
COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-348-4608 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), ashlyn.silhavy@cbgundaker.com
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Friday, January 28, 11AM-4PM Saturday, January 29, 11AM-4PM Sunday, January 30, 11AM-4PM
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BASIL INDIA By Mabel Suen
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n July, St. Louis’ Tower Grove South neighborhood greeted a new Pan-Asian restaurant featuring Thai, Indian and Indochinese cuisine: Basil India. Basil India plates a unique blend of soups, appetizers, fried rice, noodles and curries. It replaces Basil Spice Thai Cuisine, which opened in 2008. Basil Spice owner Somying Fox joined forces with Turmeric partner Naveen Kumar to bring the melting pot of flavors to the area. “Our plan was to serve three different cuisines in one restaurant,” Kumar says. “We wanted to offer unique Indochinese fusion. It’s very popular in India. I couldn’t find it in St. Louis and wanted to bring that here.” The menu combines elements from each restaurateur’s culinary background and features Thai staples like pad Thai and yellow curry, as well as Indian go-tos including chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. Signature dishes such as Tangra
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-style chili paneer – a classic Indochinese dish of paneer tossed in a spicy, sweet-and-savory sauce – round out the diverse offerings. “It’s fresh food, authentic and high-quality,” Fox says. “We have a wonderful chef and are happy to bring his food to the neighborhood.” Highlights from the menu include such appetizers as flash-fried corn cakes and a crispy noodle salad with veggies and tangy bhel sauce. Entrées include Bombay chicken curry with Mumbai-style spices and nasi goreng, Indonesianstyle fried rice with shrimp, tofu and green onions served with a fried egg and pickled veggies. To drink, Basil India visitors can choose from masala chai (classic Indian milk tea made with herbs), South Indian-style coffee, mango lassi, Thai tea and fountain sodas.
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Seasons in Review By Mark Bretz | Photo courtesy of Patrick Huber
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he quantity of local theatrical productions may have plunged in 2020 and 2021 because of pandemic-related delays and cancellations, but quality in no way dropped, as testified by this list, in ascending order, of the top 10 such productions. 10. “The Band’s Visit,” touring company at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. The winner of 10 Tonys, “The Band’s Visit” at The Fox featured both captivating music and a heartfelt story about an Egyptian musical act that accidentally lands in the wrong city while touring Israel – a highly engaging, refreshing, reaffirming and even revelatory presentation. 9. “Now Playing Third Base for the St. Louis Cardinals … Bond, James Bond,” The Midnight Company. Joe Hanrahan, founder and artistic director of The Midnight Company, was enthralling as he narrated and starred in this absorbing yarn, which he also wrote. He and director Shane Signorino made“Now Playing” rewarding and educational, accentuating both the good and the bad of mid-20th century St. Louis and American history. 8. “Songs for Nobodies,” Max & Louie Productions. In this one-woman show, Debby Lennon became almost a force of nature by portraying 10 different characters. She displayed an impressive breadth of talent as both singer and actress in Max & Louie Productions’ richly realized interpretation of Joanna Murray-Smith’s intriguing “Songs for Nobodies.” 7. “Mlima’s Tale,” The Repertory Theatre
of St. Louis. The Rep returned to live theater in 2021 with a fascinating, expertly woven rendition of Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s drama – an affecting, informative story of modern poaching and the people who variously continue to support that illegal, destructive activity. Shariffa Chelimo Ali’s keenly focused direction astutely emphasized the true tragedy of “Mlima’s Tale.” 6. “Annapurna,” St. Louis Actors’ Studio. Under Annamaria Pileggi’s gripping direction, John Pierson and Laurie McConnell sizzled in a stunning, sobering production of Sharr Wilson’s searing two-character play. The pair gave masterclass acting performances as an alcoholic former English prof and his ex-wife, making “Annapurna,” by turns, amusing and devastating – the epic journey of two people clutching the remnants of a once-proud union. 5. “Chicago,” The Muny. Denis Jones’ frenetic direction let The Muny close its abbreviated 2021 season with a crackerjack musical: composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb’s stylish, sexy and always scintillating “Chicago.” Through Jones’ inspired efforts, The Muny’s interpretation had all the razzle-dazzle one could want – or handle. 4. “Comfort,” SLAS. Again under Pileggi’s meticulous direction, Kari Ely and Spencer Sickmann performed formidably in this taut, provocative world-premiere drama by established playwright Neil LaBute. For viewers, the real “comfort” of SLAS’ “Comfort” involved enjoying important new work given such remarkable life in its debut.
3. “The Thanksgiving Play,” The Rep. In January 2020, The Rep and associate artistic director Amelia Acosta Powell delivered a hilarious holiday treat with an expert rendition of the comedy “The Thanksgiving Play,” a treasure on several levels. In it, Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse took a hysterical yet subtly educational look at so-called manifest destiny, taught in American history books for centuries. 2. “Two Trains Running,” The Black Rep. With The Black Rep’s “Two Trains Running,” set in the late ’60s, director Ed Smith wove a masterpiece of a production through the expert use of his cast and technical staff, including Broadway star James A. Williams, company founder and producing director Ron Himes and J. Samuel Davis. 1. “Dress the Part,” St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. This musical comic romp written by Chicago’s Q Brothers, GQ and JQ, presented a frenzied, hilarious hip-hop take on William Shakespeare’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” – set in Verona College Prep high school. Between them, Jordan Moore and Garrett Young, two sensational, manic performers, incredibly played more than a dozen roles. GQ and JQ co-directed, maintaining an incredible pace and consistent high jinks courtesy of Moore’s and Young’s incomparable performances. Kudos to St. Louis Shakespeare Festival artistic director Tom Ridgely et al. for bringing the metro area this phenomenal show.
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CHICKEN SANCOCHO Story by Mary Mack | Recipe by Nicholas Zotos of Beets & Bones
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omfort food cravings are stronger than ever as we burrow in for winter, but after weeks of revelry during the holiday season, many folks are also searching for healthy options. Nick Zotos of Clayton’s Beets & Bones has a dish that can take care of both imperatives. His chicken sancocho, an American take on the traditional Latin American soup sancocho de pollo, brims with flavor and good-for-you vegetables and starches that will keep you satisfied as temperatures drop. “It sticks to your bones,” Zotos says. “It’s really a balanced dish and fills you up. It’s a heritage food and gives you a sense of comfort when you eat it.” The special ingredient that pulls everything together? Culantro. Think of it as a close cousin to cilantro, without the worry of any soapy taste. Zotos finds this herb locally at Global Foods Market in Kirkwood.
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CHICKEN SANCOCHO | SERVES 1 Ingredients 8 oz chicken breast 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cups orange juice ¼ cup and 1 tsp cumin 2 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp and 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp fresh minced garlic 1 medium sweet potato ½ Tbsp chipotle powder ¹∕8 cup brown sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tsp ground pepper ½ ripe plantain ¼ cup corn ¼ cup black beans ½ cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup quinoa 1 cup lacinato kale 3 cups chicken bone broth ¼ culantro
Preparation | Marinate chicken overnight in refrigerator in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, orange juice, ¼ cup cumin powder, oregano, salt and fresh minced garlic. Roast in oven at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Dice sweet potato and combine with chipotle powder, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees until tender for 15 to 18 minutes. Peel and cut plantains on a bias ½-inch thick, and dust with cumin. Lightly oil sauté pan, and heat until oil is slightly sizzling; then add plantain and cook until slightly brown and caramelized. Remove from pan and reserve. Heat remaining ingredients in this order: corn, black beans, plantain, marinated chicken, red bell pepper, roasted sweet potato, quinoa and lacinato kale. Add chicken bone broth and culantro. Once broth warms, serve.
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Kurt Warner and his wife discuss life, marriage and the new movie “American Underdog.”
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hen it was happening, we all said it: “This should be a movie.” Now it is. “American Underdog” was released in theaters Dec. 25. It’s the football story of legendary St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner and the love story of him and his wife, Brenda. Rams fans had a front row seat for that story here in St. Louis. In fact, after every Rams win at the Edward Jones Dome, before he went into the locker room for interviews, Warner could be seen jogging off the field and running into the stands to give his wife a kiss. Actor Zachary Levi stars as Kurt Warner, and actress Anna Paquin plays the role of Brenda Warner. With the exception of his throwing motion, it’s frightening how similarly Levi looks like Warner, and Paquin adeptly portrays Brenda Warner’s feistiness. The heartwarming true story of the Warners provides more than enough uplifting fodder for the film. Warner sat on the bench for four years at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He wasn’t drafted. He was cut by the Green Bay Packers. He played in the Arena League. He worked at a grocery store. Then, a few years later, he went on to win the Most Valuable Player award for the 1999 regular season and for Super Bowl XXXIV the following January as a player for the St. Louis Rams. His football career eventually ended in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Warner has a knack for rising above expectations. Widely considered the NFL’s greatest undrafted player, Warner has consistently inspired those around him, even with his relationship with the love of his life. They met when he was a college student, and she was divorced with two kids, one of whom has special needs. Throughout his career, Warner routinely had TV segments taped at his home, and reporters noticed firsthand how loving the couple’s relationship is. In fact, when they entered the room for this sit-down interview, they walked in holding hands.
So, you watched the movie for the very first time. As soon as it was over, what were your first thoughts?
Brenda Warner: It reminded me how far we have come. It was fascinating to see someone who looks like me and who looks like him. It was weird. Kurt Warner: Wow, it has been an incredible journey we have been on. It’s amazing we have been able to do this journey again. Brenda, did you forget you weren’t looking at Kurt during Levi’s performance?
BW: It’s freaky. It makes me feel weird because I am so attracted to Kurt; it was just a little odd. The most diabolical character in the movie was St. Louis Rams Assistant Coach Mike Martz. Those details were true, correct?
KW: The key to developing me was to ride me. He told me we had to do everything we could to put as much pressure as possible … I told Brenda during training camp that I didn’t think I was going to make it. What attracted you to Brenda?
KW: She helped me to grow into a complete person. She made me realize that there were more important things in life than just football. She made me a complete person.
What did you think of St. Louis as a sports town?
BW: I remember parking the car for Rams games and feeling the sense of community, and they made us a part of it right away. KW: There is no doubt that this is a great sports town, and I would love to see St. Louis get another football team. St. Louis is great at supporting all sports. Kurt, you are in great shape right now. If you played in one game, what do you think your stats would be?
KW: They would be really good. I would probably throw for about 300 yards. BW: I would not let him play in another game. Brenda, were you more nervous watching Kurt play or your two sons playing high school and college football?
BW: Much more nervous watching my sons. They are my babies. Kurt is a grown man. He is tougher. Kurt, you coach in high school. Whose coaching style is more like yours – Dick Vermeil or Mike Martz?
KW: That is a tough one. I am a good mix. I connect with people like Vermeil did, and I push kids like Martz. What is your advice for having a successful marriage?
BW: No backing down; no matter what, we are in this together. KW: There are no options. The only option is to figure this out. LadueNews.com | jaNuary 21, 2022
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