Jim Thomas
@jthom72.bsky.social
Now available: “The Franchise - St. Louis Blues. Interested in hosting a book-signing event? Email me: jthom72@outlook.com.
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DECEMBER book signings:
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
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UMSL women fall 3-2 to Washburn in D2 women's soccer quarterfinals. Came back from 2-0 to tie it, but gave up a goal in the 62nd that decided it. Freshman Ella Anselm had both UMSL goals.
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
UMSL women fall 3-2 to Washburn in D2 women's soccer quarterfinals. Came back from 2-0 to tie it, but gave up a goal in the 62nd that decided it. Freshman Ella Anselm had both UMSL goals.
A banner day for soccer in StL. Wash U. women win Div. III title. St. Louis U. men make Final Four. Kudos to my man @tomtimm.bsky.social for keeping us informed.
FINAL: SLU 3, Akron 2. First trip to the College Cup since 1997
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A banner day for soccer in StL. Wash U. women win Div. III title. St. Louis U. men make Final Four. Kudos to my man @tomtimm.bsky.social for keeping us informed.
Reposted by Jim Thomas
The final from Salem, Va.: Wash U. 2, Emory 1. Bears win second straight NCAA D3 women's title
December 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The final from Salem, Va.: Wash U. 2, Emory 1. Bears win second straight NCAA D3 women's title
On my home turf, Oakville High School, for this weekend’s Craft Fair. 9 am-4 pm today. I’m in the old gym - or Gym B - on the bleacher side - for those familiar. Come on by! (5557 Milburn)
December 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
On my home turf, Oakville High School, for this weekend’s Craft Fair. 9 am-4 pm today. I’m in the old gym - or Gym B - on the bleacher side - for those familiar. Come on by! (5557 Milburn)
If you’re down at the Cherokee Street Print Bazaar on Saturday - you can find signed copies of “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” at the most “St. Louis” store of all - StL Style (3159 Cherokee St.). Say hi to owners/creators Jeff & Randy, born 9 minutes apart!
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If you’re down at the Cherokee Street Print Bazaar on Saturday - you can find signed copies of “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” at the most “St. Louis” store of all - StL Style (3159 Cherokee St.). Say hi to owners/creators Jeff & Randy, born 9 minutes apart!
Wow. Must have been some finish. The Wash U. women (20-0-3) will be appearing in their 6th national championship game and seeking their 3rd national title Saturday at 11 a.m. Central against Emory.
Wash U. wins a 14-round shootout 10-9 over Chicago and advances to the final of the D3 women's soccer final. Chicago had 3 chances to score and end it but missed once and two saves by Wash U. keeper Kassidy Lanthier
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Wow. Must have been some finish. The Wash U. women (20-0-3) will be appearing in their 6th national championship game and seeking their 3rd national title Saturday at 11 a.m. Central against Emory.
DECEMBER book signings:
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
DECEMBER book signings:
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
Dec 6-7 Oakville HS Craft Fair, 9-4pm Sat/10-3 pm Sun
Dec 10 Millpond Brewing, Millstadt, Ill, 7 pm
Dec 12 OB Clark’s, Brentwood, 7 pm
Dec 13-14 Advocates 4 Animals Craft Show, Arnold Eagles Hall, 9-4 pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Dec 20 Bobby’s Place, Valley Park, 5 pm
Man, they grow up fast. Pat Maroon's son, Anthony, has committed to Western Michigan, which won the NCAA title last season at Enterprise Center, to play college hockey. He currently is playing for Muskegon in the USHL.
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Man, they grow up fast. Pat Maroon's son, Anthony, has committed to Western Michigan, which won the NCAA title last season at Enterprise Center, to play college hockey. He currently is playing for Muskegon in the USHL.
Hochman: Why can’t the St. Louis Blues score goals? www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Hochman: Why can’t the St. Louis Blues score goals?
A look at this frustrating season in St. Louis, where the Blues seldom score.
www.stltoday.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hochman: Why can’t the St. Louis Blues score goals? www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Excited to announce we will be at Millpond Brewimg in Millstadt, Ill. starting @ 7 pm Dec 10 for a Blues book-signing event. The brew pub itself is a converted 1940s garage/gas station - a unique setting! For those in the area, hope to see you there.
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Excited to announce we will be at Millpond Brewimg in Millstadt, Ill. starting @ 7 pm Dec 10 for a Blues book-signing event. The brew pub itself is a converted 1940s garage/gas station - a unique setting! For those in the area, hope to see you there.
St. Louis Blues announce:
Jimmy Snuggerud will miss at least 6 weeks w/wrist surgery.
Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week with leg burns from home accident.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled from Springfield of AHL.
Jimmy Snuggerud will miss at least 6 weeks w/wrist surgery.
Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week with leg burns from home accident.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled from Springfield of AHL.
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
St. Louis Blues announce:
Jimmy Snuggerud will miss at least 6 weeks w/wrist surgery.
Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week with leg burns from home accident.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled from Springfield of AHL.
Jimmy Snuggerud will miss at least 6 weeks w/wrist surgery.
Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week with leg burns from home accident.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled from Springfield of AHL.
And in Div. II. . .
UMSL advances to the NCAA Division II women's soccer quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Maryville. Goals by Natalie Scott and Ella Anselm for the Tritons, who will play Washburn or St. Cloud St. in the next round. UMSL was the No. 7 seed in its region.
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
And in Div. II. . .
Good news for Billikens in NCAA men’s soccer tournament vs Bryant. . . . .
SLU advances on PKs, wins 4-3, will face Akron in quarterfinals
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Good news for Billikens in NCAA men’s soccer tournament vs Bryant. . . . .
After losing to Lindenwood 5-2 on Friday, Long Island U. returns the favor, defeating Lindenwood 5-2 Saturday at Centene. Lions winning streak ends at 7 games. Lindenwood is off next weekend, returning to action Dec 13-14 at Maine.
November 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
After losing to Lindenwood 5-2 on Friday, Long Island U. returns the favor, defeating Lindenwood 5-2 Saturday at Centene. Lions winning streak ends at 7 games. Lindenwood is off next weekend, returning to action Dec 13-14 at Maine.
WEATHER ALERT: The Small Business Saturday Vendor and Craft fair has been canceled today due to snow. Please stay safe.
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
WEATHER ALERT: The Small Business Saturday Vendor and Craft fair has been canceled today due to snow. Please stay safe.
In a matchup of arguably the 2 best independent teams in Div. 1, Lindenwood men's hockey scored 3 unanswered goals to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Long Island U. 5-2 Friday at Centene. 7th straight win by Lions.
Teams meet again Saturday @ 6:10 pm
Teams meet again Saturday @ 6:10 pm
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
In a matchup of arguably the 2 best independent teams in Div. 1, Lindenwood men's hockey scored 3 unanswered goals to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Long Island U. 5-2 Friday at Centene. 7th straight win by Lions.
Teams meet again Saturday @ 6:10 pm
Teams meet again Saturday @ 6:10 pm
Snow or shine, please join me and many other vendors at the Small Business Saturday Vendor & Craft Event @ the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh - 9 am-3pm. Nov. 29.
The event benefits Show Me Care Bags which provides Care Bags for cancer patients.
The event benefits Show Me Care Bags which provides Care Bags for cancer patients.
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Snow or shine, please join me and many other vendors at the Small Business Saturday Vendor & Craft Event @ the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh - 9 am-3pm. Nov. 29.
The event benefits Show Me Care Bags which provides Care Bags for cancer patients.
The event benefits Show Me Care Bags which provides Care Bags for cancer patients.
An interesting tale, well told, from a writer with whom I have some familiarity:.
thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: BOHFS St. Louis makes history with thrilling win over Chicago House
A new chapter was written in the St. Louis vs Chicago rivalry Sunday at St. Mary’s High School on the city’s south side.
thecup.us
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
An interesting tale, well told, from a writer with whom I have some familiarity:.
thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
thecup.us/2025/11/25/2...
SAVE THE DATES! Blues book signings scheduled at 2 meccas for fans of the Bluenote:
Fri. Dec. 12 - OB Clark's in Brentwood, 7 p.m. (Blues-Blackhawks playing that night).
Sat. Dec. 20 - Bobby's Place in Valley Park, 5 p.m. (Blues-Panthers, early start for game).
Fri. Dec. 12 - OB Clark's in Brentwood, 7 p.m. (Blues-Blackhawks playing that night).
Sat. Dec. 20 - Bobby's Place in Valley Park, 5 p.m. (Blues-Panthers, early start for game).
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
SAVE THE DATES! Blues book signings scheduled at 2 meccas for fans of the Bluenote:
Fri. Dec. 12 - OB Clark's in Brentwood, 7 p.m. (Blues-Blackhawks playing that night).
Sat. Dec. 20 - Bobby's Place in Valley Park, 5 p.m. (Blues-Panthers, early start for game).
Fri. Dec. 12 - OB Clark's in Brentwood, 7 p.m. (Blues-Blackhawks playing that night).
Sat. Dec. 20 - Bobby's Place in Valley Park, 5 p.m. (Blues-Panthers, early start for game).
BLUES BOOK-SIGNING this week: Small Business Saturday Craft Fair @ Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh in Sunset Hills. 9 am-3 pm. See you there!
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BLUES BOOK-SIGNING this week: Small Business Saturday Craft Fair @ Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh in Sunset Hills. 9 am-3 pm. See you there!
After spotting Robert Morris a 2-0 lead, Lindenwood rallied for 5-3 victory Sat. at Centene to sweep weekend series. Louis-Phillipe Fontaine scored what proved to be game-winner, his 6th goal of season. Lions are 7-5-0, which doesn't include 2 wins over ACHA-member Grand Canyon.
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
After spotting Robert Morris a 2-0 lead, Lindenwood rallied for 5-3 victory Sat. at Centene to sweep weekend series. Louis-Phillipe Fontaine scored what proved to be game-winner, his 6th goal of season. Lions are 7-5-0, which doesn't include 2 wins over ACHA-member Grand Canyon.
Reposted by Jim Thomas
Just to clarify things, since the NCAA had the score backwards on their website for a while:
washubears.com/news/2025/11...
washubears.com/news/2025/11...
No. 1 WashU Women's Soccer Earns Third-Straight Trip To Final Four With OT Thriller Over Messiah - Washington University in St. Louis
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – The No. 1 Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team is headed back to the Final Four with a 1-0 overtime win over No. 4 Messiah
washubears.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Just to clarify things, since the NCAA had the score backwards on their website for a while:
washubears.com/news/2025/11...
washubears.com/news/2025/11...
Reposted by Jim Thomas
Maryville beats Cedarville 5-4 on PKs after a 0-0 tie in the second round of the D2 women's soccer tournament, with Saints keeper Sophia Sulawske getting her hand on the last PK to give them the win. Maryville will play the winner of Sunday's game between UMSL and Ashland in the third round
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Maryville beats Cedarville 5-4 on PKs after a 0-0 tie in the second round of the D2 women's soccer tournament, with Saints keeper Sophia Sulawske getting her hand on the last PK to give them the win. Maryville will play the winner of Sunday's game between UMSL and Ashland in the third round
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Wash U. lost to Trinity (Texas) 3-0 in the third round of the D3 men's soccer tournament at Francis Field.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Wash U. lost to Trinity (Texas) 3-0 in the third round of the D3 men's soccer tournament at Francis Field.