St. Louis

Gateway to the West. St. Louis is the place known as the Gateway to the West. It's an interesting thought to think about a city as a gateway. I think people can become gateways in many different ways. Isn't it amazing how you "click" with certain people, and those people become your closest friends. Those people become your friends, which in turn become gateways for you. Gateways of shared experience, knowledge passed on, ideas, creative energy, possibly even negative examples, but hopefully Gateways of positive examples and synergy. I love this deep communication with people. Personally I've found it to be rare in my life to come into contact with a friend like this. All the more reason to celebrate and hold onto these "gateways". St. Louis was a gateway for pioneers heading for the "West", which was basically all lands west of the Mississippi River. Today it is still a Gateway for pioneers of thought and idea. The other night at the U2 concert, Bono was presenting thoughts in song and in between songs. Coexistence of people, Jesus as the Christ, and the call for equal civil rights for all peoples on Earth. It was good to have these things presented to 20,000 people. Almost like church. Look for gateways in your life. JB

Coldplay live on Austin City Limits Saturday the 17th. Check your local listings for PBS on the Austin City Limits website. Don't miss the one hour show. Peace to you. JB

The U2 concert in St. Louis last night was fantastic! A solid sold out show of around 20,000 fans. My friend Ruben and I were on the floor about 15 feet from the outer edge of the the elipse, so we got to see them up close and personal. They played around 18 songs I'd say with terrific lighting and video projection effects. Photos coming soon of the concert and other shots of the Arch. Peace J Bopp

Sometimes it feels like business couldn't get any slower, then wham. Next thing you know jobs are falling in your lap. I love it. The ebb and flow of free lance work. Nice to have mini vacations and mini jobs. It keeps things fresh and more interesting. J Bopp

I'd like to give a big thumbs up to my friend M. Mowbray for keeping up with my blogging. I appreciate your interest and please leave a comment from time to time. That goes for everyone aswell, I love to see your feedback. Thanks! JBOPP

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