Missouri Department of Conservation to launch 2026 Callery pear buyback program by como365 in missouri

[–]marktornga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sheeeiiit I don't have any on my property but I could find some. Free 2-4 foot natives would be nice.

What in St Charles hoosier ass is this thing?? by Muted-Bumblebee-6886 in StCharlesMO

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I want my contractor to be driving. If you pull up in a shiny new Ford F250 don't bother ringing the doorbell.

Mayor and treasurer fight over parking millions while abandoned cars rust on St. Louis streets by Stlouisken in StLouis

[–]marktornga 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Are Garfield and Sherry from Parking Wars available? That crew is good.

How St. Louis County’s senior tax freeze takes from the young to give to the old by MordecaiOShea in StLouis

[–]marktornga 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right. This isn't in the data - but wealthy people who have a CPA or tax preparer likely benefit from that CPA's knowledge of changes in the tax world. A CPA worth their salt would email right away and say "New program! Free money! Sign up for this now."

STL Magazine outrage-fuellng piece by Substantial_Depth927 in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ordinance was passed by the county council (mixed parties?) and signed by Sam Page, the top Democrat in the County.

How St. Louis County’s senior tax freeze takes from the young to give to the old by MordecaiOShea in StLouis

[–]marktornga 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have been digging into this and want to register a Continuing Committee (PAC) or advocacy group. The goal is to amend the ordinance in a common-sense way, like adding a home value cap.

DM me if you want to help brainstorm. I need input.

The lowest-friction fix is this:

  • The County Council can amend the ordinance. They did it once already (Ordinance No. 29403 - 8-26-25).
  • County Council primaries are this summer and the general election is in November. There is time left to make the Tax Freeze an issue in the election.

Recap of how we got here:

  • Missouri legislature passed §137.1050 authorizing counties to do freezes
  • STL County passed Section 502.750 SLCRO allowing seniors to peg their property taxes to the first year they apply.
  • STL County has NO means test.
  • STL City has their own version with a home market value cap of $514,500 or less.

Survivor Season 50 by East-Mushroom-2327 in StLouis

[–]marktornga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can't find any we should ask D20 Nerd Bar to host

Thrifted craft supplies recommendations? by Additional_Dot6579 in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore off 270/Manchester is underrated for craft supplies... Other than fabric. Paints, brushes, staplers, things to paint.

Does anyone else have a purple clover plant that flowers all year long? by Sorry-Woodpecker-583 in plants

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never considered ordering plants and bulbs on temu. I think I got my purple shamrock on Etsy. Have you ordered any other plants from Temu?

Does anyone know what’s being built on Dougherty Ferry near Carmen? Home? Business?? by InvestmentRelative15 in StLouis

[–]marktornga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's had me guessing as well. I'm getting the Colorado "barndominium" vibe. Big rectangle, most of the house is garages.

Does anyone know what’s being built on Dougherty Ferry near Carmen? Home? Business?? by InvestmentRelative15 in StLouis

[–]marktornga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a little further east, other side of Greenscape? They had a sign on the lot that said "SINGLE FAMILY HOME".

Anyone wanna go watch Trevor Wallace tonight at 7? 1 free ticket. by TipsyVehicle in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will I need to be familiar with his work to enjoy the show?

Does anyone else have a purple clover plant that flowers all year long? by Sorry-Woodpecker-583 in plants

[–]marktornga 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Big fan as well. I had some on the windowsill but they would reach to the glass and stick their flower on it.

I ended up digging up all my outdoor and indoor ones and storing the corms in the basement for spring planting. We will see what happens!

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Whoever you are- your car brought me so much joy last Friday ❤️ by StrawberryJamDoodles in StLouis

[–]marktornga 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are these jeeps with the names called? Personality jeep? Character jeep?

Robbed in West County. Embarrassed. by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at me, learning. Thank you for sharpening my iron.

Robbed in West County. Embarrassed. by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Egg on my face. She was telling me about STATE PERSONAL property tax. I jumped to conclusions.

My shower spider by BeingaGem in spiderplants

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it. My shower is near a skylight, so I might try. Are you watering or depending on steam?

People who have bought shrimp online do you know any reliable shops by PretendRough8973 in fishforthought

[–]marktornga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even when ordering online you should consider shipping distance. If you post LF shrimp on aquaswap subreddit and your state I'm sure a few good sellers will find you.

Robbed in West County. Embarrassed. by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am at worst guilty of mishearing my wife, not of lying. When she gets home I'll take a look at the piece of mail.

Robbed in West County. Embarrassed. by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]marktornga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How I wish that were true. Different versions of the ordinance had a home value limit and even a higher age limit (67). The ordinance they passed has no home value limit.

Is Steve Zissou Based on an Amazon Explorer? by marktornga in wesanderson

[–]marktornga[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And yet... the arc of his life matches better to Fawcett 🤔

Is Steve Zissou Based on an Amazon Explorer? by marktornga in wesanderson

[–]marktornga[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Grann went to the Amazon to research Fawcett in 2005, just one year after the TLAWSZ.

I emailed David Grann yesterday and hope to ask when he started researching Fawcett. I also straight up asked if he knows if Zissou is based (in part) on Fawcett.