It Takes a Pillage

Portland, OR

March 16, 2018

Little did I realize how fortunate I have been the last several years.

St Louis is well-known as the Gateway to the West.

It is perhaps less recognized as a gateway to the morgue.

This week, at least, I chose the option of going west.

With what in retrospect is apparently death-defying frequency, I have spent considerable time in w…