#STLArch

[boejailey83]

#stlarch #stlouis #universalelementsphotography #killeverygram #photography #skyscape #landscapephotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6DDwcnopC/?igshid=4yktl3habfy5

[mysticbrokegoth]

I designed this logo about a year or so ago and now it’s a shirt and a bunch of other things for @gatewaygothevents teespring store! I’m happy to at least be getting something of mine out there and it’ll be going towards some some stuff in our area. 🙂 . . . . #gatewaygothevents #goth #graphicdesign #stlarch #logo #spiderweb #gothgoth #gothisnotkillstar #gothevents #support https://www.instagram.com/p/B4d5j07H6S7/?igshid=1wzb5jpjtsyb2

[mommyblessing-fyi]

get vaccinated & go… where ?

12/20/21

I was on the lookout for a destination that’s drivable from Kansas City for a vacation that would tease Daddy Blessing into getting vaccinated.

A college student whose family is also mixed race said privately that she didn’t think Lake of the Ozarks was such a good idea… and per a summer 2021 article it looked as though people at the Ozarks are pretty much anti-vax and anti-mask, too.

Another of my students made a trip to the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta with her teen-aged daughter this fall. I’ve been wanting to explore Albuquerque/Santa Fe, and I’m acquainted with a couple Nigerian-Americans living in Santa Fe. I remember how, once when driving westward, it was as though the backdrop suddenly changed upon entering New Mexico.

Alas, Santa Fe was too far to drive with what time we had. 

When Daddy B got his first shot I decided on St. Louis, about four hours away, and booked an AirBnB duplex for two nights. I also got timed tickets to the top of the Arch for midday Monday to push us out of Kansas City and on our way by 7am that morning.

The long drive-thru line for a “fast” breakfast on the way had me a little anxious, still we arrived on schedule and parked in a metered spot by the footbridge to Gateway Arch Park.

I had gone up in the arch once before, on my way home for Christmas from college. Looking down from the top I saw a pristine lawn of snow. Back on ground I took my afghan hound for a run. With our six feet we marked a giant figure eight - an infinity sign - on that blank canvas. We went round, and round again, to win the attention of onlookers 600 feet above.

I’d forgotten all about climbing aboard the little Arch tram car with jolting rides up & down and views of the structure’s innards along the way…

At the top Blessing and Daddy B pulled phones out of pockets and began framing up views of Missouri to the west and Illinois, just over the Mississippi River, to our east. You feel God-like looking out on the world below where teensy people and cars are moving about.

The exit from the arch complex sent us straight out to the foot of a leg where Blessing posed for photos by the end of the silver rainbow. What a mighty work for the public sphere, thank you Eero Saarinen. It looks contemporary at 55 years plus.

Later that first day it appeared that our AirBnB had only one bedroom ! We opened this door and that... to find B’s room downstairs - with its freshly-made bed, mirror wall, and snaking remote-control mood light. Blessing gave me a hug. 

During our stay we took in the Aquarium, where a stingray circling the petting pool gave B a big splash (these rays have had their barbs removed, btw). We did the free behind-the-scenes tour of Shark Canyon which was simply a view from above narrated by a well informed guide. The Canyon is vast with many species and dramatic tank-side views. Beyond that were aquaria with leafy sea dragons, sea nettles (jellyfish with long, flowing tentacles)… and a ruffly octopus colored orange (at least for the moment) that receives “enrichment” through being given puzzles to solve. 

When I look back through my videos, it’s as though my phone’s a window to an aquarium ~

Our other stops included Laumeier Sculpture Park, the Cathedral, the Art Museum, and lastly the Zoo. Close up views of gorillas had us marveling at how their feet seemed like hands and how their ears and hands looked almost human.

We prepared most meals at our vacation abode and enjoyed a supper out at Lona’s Li’l Eats, “home of the giant rice paper wrap.”

Back in Kansas City I’ve been dreaming of Christmas Eve in Santa Fe: the Farolito Walk, midnight service at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi…

(Maybe next Christmas !)

(c) Mommy Blessing, 2021

[mc-cards]

⚾️ #latenight #legendary 🏵 2021 Topps Stadium Club N°137 Stan Musial @cardinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #baseball #baseballcards #sportscards #stadiumclub #moderncards #throwback #thehobby #tradingcards #halloffame #newcards #alltimegreat #goat #legend #stan #stanmusial #musial #nofilter #stlarch #cardsofinstagram #stlcardinals #cardinals #stlouis #instagood #mccards #mlb #topps #stantheman #hof @topps @mlb @mlbpaa @baseballhall (at Busch Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkqF0YMYnR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[everydaybeyoubeme-blog]

“The View From Here”, 5.5in x 11in, encaustic wax and mixed media on wood mounted in a black floating frame. . Hanging and available at Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves, MO. @greendoorartgallery . . . 🎈🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥🎈 . . . #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist #stlcreatives #sayyestoartstl #greendoorartgallery #webstergroves #holidayshopping #giftideas #giveart #hotairballoons #stlarch #encausticpainting #encaustic #encausticart #encausticartist #internationalencausticartists #iea_encaustic #waxart #hotwaxpainting #verticalart #stllove #availablenow #buyrealart #supportlivingartists #giftart #hotart #collectart #madeinstl (at Green Door Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn-yJcHNqP/?igshid=1uym97vfzk0lq

[djuptownstl]

Stuck in traffic. #funfacts there used to be 2 arches and it made the @mcdonalds “M” trade mark in downtown #stl for 53 years until they pulled their corporate sponsorship. The people all banded together, pushed one into the river and painted the remaining one silver and a middle finger to the Golden Arches. The name “gateway to the west” was given because most area locals had become so large from eating free McDonald’s, when they had the McDonald’s riverboat eatery parked directly under their sponsored landmark, they would get stuck if trying to walk under the #stlarch more than 2 abreast. Those were dark times. (at McKinley Bridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJFrD-jbWN/?igshid=v7lhud4pqley

[peopleyoumaymeet]

Stephanie and Joe "I'm so excited about this gift for my husband's birthday! We married in 2017 and have 6 children between us - all ranging in age from 17 - 25.  My husband is passionate about his family, his work as an orthopedic surgeon, Cardinals baseball and wine!  He is so generous - and has worked so hard to make my three daughters feel loved and part of "the fold".  He's funny, smart and also entrepreneurial.  He played baseball in college - and loves sports. We are big St. Louis Cardinal fans so thought maybe we could be dressed in some Cardinal gear and also have the STL Arch as background. He proposed in front of the Arch on a game day." #engagement #stlouiscardinals #stlarch #cutecouple #coupleportrait #customportrait #custommade #drawing #illustration #portraitdrawing #etsy #etsyart #etsylove #etsyfinds #shopetsy #etsysellersofinstagram #standwithsmall https://www.instagram.com/p/CDg84hHBzlr/?igshid=1bv896a3ieu7e

[triumphofthelou]

Optimism is contagious. This too shall pass.

[daphniepearl]

We had such a great brunch cruise today on @riverboatsstl - the food was so good and the atmosphere was relaxing. They have another brunch cruise on the 21st and also some Halloween cruises this month as well which sounds so fun! . #stl #stlouis #mississippiriver #saintlouis #stlarch #arch #gatewayarch (at Riverboats at the Gateway Arch) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3S0IIVDaFx/?igshid=1ovjelwfda0wq

[nikkiserenity]

Happy 314 Day / St. Louis Day! What’s your favorite thing about St. Louis? Which photo is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! ⬇️ 👇 Model: @nikkiserenityartist Photographers: @brad_prime / primephotostl.com and @bobbysportraits Designers: @barbara_bultman and @tblockercreations Magazine: @miraflores_free_press #gatewayarch #thearch #stlarch #stlmodel #stlmodels #stlmodeling #stlmodelingnetwork #stlouismodel #stlouismodels #stlouismodeling #saintlouismodel #saintlouismodels #saintlouismodeling #stl #stlouis #saintlouis #314 #314day #stlday #stlouisday #saintlouisday #happy314 #happy314day #happystlday #happystlouisday #happysaintlouisday #happy314daystl #314together #314days @stltvchannel @stlouisfashion @stlmodelingnetwork @stlfashionfund @gatewayarchpark @stlouisgram @stlouisonly @stlouisfashionpage @gatewayarchstl @stlouismag @stlouisamerican @reprsntstl @creativestlouis @saintlouisradio @saintlouisevents @saintlouiselite @greatest_stlouis @314day @stlcreatives @stlouis.mo @stlouis.missouri @beautifulpeoplestl @stlwonders @explorestlouis (at St. Louis, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbF8_OjOyv5/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stevobae]

Another great trip with my uncle and my cousin got to hit up the Budweiser tour #Budweiser and see the arch in St. Louis #stlarch #stlouis (at Budweiser Brewery Experience St. Louis)

[saraphia]

Monday Mood: So Long, St. Louis! 💘...it’s been swell! #solongstlouis #headinghome #farewellstl #throwbackpic #stlarch #thearch #stl #hometownpride #love https://www.instagram.com/saraphia/p/Bw17VqvAPlm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uycymxiy704d

[everydaybeyoubeme-blog]

Please, Keep to your own balloon, Wear a mask, & Vote. . #newart . 🔥🎨⚜️🎨🔥 . . . #stlwaxworks #leahmerriman #encausticart #encaustic #urbanlandscape #urbanlandscapes #stlartist #stlart #stlouisart #stlouisartist #stlarch #stlouisarch #riverfront #hotart #waxart #waxywednesday #newartwork #inmystudio #onmyeasel #doitfortheprocess #postitfortheaesthetic #stlcreatives #hotairballoons #greatforestparkballoonrace #placesilove #whatinspiresme #whatinspiresyou #stllove #sayyestoartstl (at St. Louis Wax Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGobo5Un67K/?igshid=2gqnyjph07rf

[lyfestile]

Old flick of the arch taken by my pops (RIP). #stl #stlarch #st.louis

[thycatladyz]

Hamad and I left STL for the Windy City a little bit before 7am! We're so excited!! #chicagobound #stlarch

[tinycircusdreams]

We had a great march today! Thanks StL for showing up in a big way! #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #immigration #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #givemeyourtiredyourpooryourhuddledmassesyearningtobreathefree #givemeyourtired #stilts #stiltwalker #stl #stlarch #gatewayarch