One Tree Hill

I sent the following email to Mayor Francis Slay. I also sent it to the St. Louis Streets Department and the Clayton/Tamm neighborhood.

Dear Mayor Slay,

I realize most democrats are focused on health care reform and other social services these days. But I think public safety should also be a consideration.

I discovered this beauty of an intersection from the backseat of a cab on the way home from a Halloween Party.

Sure I drive. But I decided to leave my car in the Central West End that night after consuming several beers and an over-priced martini.

Last Saturday, I found the tree still blocking the view of the stop sign. I can’t tell you the intersection but I can give you directions.

If you’re walking out of Arena Liquor on Hampton, there will be a BBQ joint across the street. I think it’s called “Smokin Al’s,” or something.

Anyway, the stop sign disguised as a shrub tree is a few blocks east down the side street.

I would say, “You can’t miss it,” but it’s like playing a game of I Spy.

And please don’t judge me for using a liquor store as a landmark. I was unsure if I had enough beer for the day, so I walked up to Arena Liquor for a 12-pack. You know, for a back-up.

I almost needed it, too – had we not opened the bottle of sake at sundown.

On a side-note, could you please speak with Congressman Lacy Clay regarding the health care reform bill? Tell him that his constituents would appreciate a pork project to study why some men wet the bed after drinking too much.

Thank you in advance for your attention to these important matters. And as always, carry the one.

Benny

We run like a river. Run to the sea.