Jim Thomas
@jthom72.bsky.social
Now available: “The Franchise - St. Louis Blues. Interested in hosting a book-signing event? Email me: [email protected].
November Blues Book-Signings
Nov 15 – Francis Howell North HS Craft Fair, 9am-3pm
Nov 21 – Lindenwood men's hockey vs Robert Morris, 7 pm, Centene
Nov 22-23 Parkway South HS Craft Fair, 9am-4pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Nov 29 – Small Business Sat. Craft Fair, Sunset Hills Community Center, 9am-3pm
Nov 15 – Francis Howell North HS Craft Fair, 9am-3pm
Nov 21 – Lindenwood men's hockey vs Robert Morris, 7 pm, Centene
Nov 22-23 Parkway South HS Craft Fair, 9am-4pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Nov 29 – Small Business Sat. Craft Fair, Sunset Hills Community Center, 9am-3pm
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
November Blues Book-Signings
Nov 15 – Francis Howell North HS Craft Fair, 9am-3pm
Nov 21 – Lindenwood men's hockey vs Robert Morris, 7 pm, Centene
Nov 22-23 Parkway South HS Craft Fair, 9am-4pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Nov 29 – Small Business Sat. Craft Fair, Sunset Hills Community Center, 9am-3pm
Nov 15 – Francis Howell North HS Craft Fair, 9am-3pm
Nov 21 – Lindenwood men's hockey vs Robert Morris, 7 pm, Centene
Nov 22-23 Parkway South HS Craft Fair, 9am-4pm Sat/10-3pm Sun
Nov 29 – Small Business Sat. Craft Fair, Sunset Hills Community Center, 9am-3pm
If you’re headed to the Olde Webster Holiday Open House today, you can find “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” here at the Webster Groves Bookshop, 27 North Gore Ave.
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you’re headed to the Olde Webster Holiday Open House today, you can find “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” here at the Webster Groves Bookshop, 27 North Gore Ave.
Blues have sent Logan Mailloux down to Springfield; recalled Hunter Skinner.
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Blues have sent Logan Mailloux down to Springfield; recalled Hunter Skinner.
Had a great time Sat. at The Mill in Ruma, Ill. Sold a few Blues books, great food, friendly people. And yes, the phone booth is still there! My nephew once lived in the house in the background. He knew the pay phone # and would startle “tourists” w/a call when they stepped into the booth.
November 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Had a great time Sat. at The Mill in Ruma, Ill. Sold a few Blues books, great food, friendly people. And yes, the phone booth is still there! My nephew once lived in the house in the background. He knew the pay phone # and would startle “tourists” w/a call when they stepped into the booth.
Whether you’re from Randolph County or just taking a drive in the country down Hwy. 3, looking forward to seeing you Saturday at The Mill in Ruma, Ill.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Whether you’re from Randolph County or just taking a drive in the country down Hwy. 3, looking forward to seeing you Saturday at The Mill in Ruma, Ill.
Procure in City Foundry has some great Blues stuff, including . . .
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Procure in City Foundry has some great Blues stuff, including . . .
It’s not like the Blues solved a lot of problems tonight but Hofer was excellent.
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
It’s not like the Blues solved a lot of problems tonight but Hofer was excellent.
There’s nothing like an indie bookstore, and as of today “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” is available at the Book House in Maplewood (7352 Manchester). If you’re lucky, you might see the black cats - Gatsby & Zelda!
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There’s nothing like an indie bookstore, and as of today “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues” is available at the Book House in Maplewood (7352 Manchester). If you’re lucky, you might see the black cats - Gatsby & Zelda!
Signed copies available at Barnes@Noble - Ladue Crossing.
@BNladue
@BNladue
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Signed copies available at Barnes@Noble - Ladue Crossing.
@BNladue
@BNladue
If you’re at Barnes & Noble in the Galleria, I’m right under Lionel Ritchie in New Releases.
November 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you’re at Barnes & Noble in the Galleria, I’m right under Lionel Ritchie in New Releases.
Milan Lucic is joining Springfield Thunder - the StL Blues’ farm team - on a professional tryout.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Milan Lucic is joining Springfield Thunder - the StL Blues’ farm team - on a professional tryout.
Upcoming book-signing: The Mill has great pizza and sandwiches - it’s just south of Red Bud, Ill. (where my wife’s from) on Highway 3 in beautiful downtown Ruma. (I wonder if the phone booth is still there?) Drop by Sat., say hello, and help support a great cause!
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Upcoming book-signing: The Mill has great pizza and sandwiches - it’s just south of Red Bud, Ill. (where my wife’s from) on Highway 3 in beautiful downtown Ruma. (I wonder if the phone booth is still there?) Drop by Sat., say hello, and help support a great cause!
Blues have acquired defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Corey Schueneman. Rosen, 31, played 73 games w/Blues over 3 seasons from 2021-24, with 10 goals, 16 assists, and was plus-16. Has played only in AHL since then.
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Blues have acquired defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Corey Schueneman. Rosen, 31, played 73 games w/Blues over 3 seasons from 2021-24, with 10 goals, 16 assists, and was plus-16. Has played only in AHL since then.
We’re back at the O’Fallon (Ill.) HS Craft fair - from 10am-3 pm Sunday. If you’re in the area, there are a couple hundred vendors here selling all kinds of things. I have a Blues book for sale.
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We’re back at the O’Fallon (Ill.) HS Craft fair - from 10am-3 pm Sunday. If you’re in the area, there are a couple hundred vendors here selling all kinds of things. I have a Blues book for sale.
Reposted by Jim Thomas
Check out my story about Ricardo Jerez @thecup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament
2025 US Open Cup: Ricardo Jerez of Chattanooga Red Wolves voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
After a performance that came to symbolize the oddities and excitement of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Ricard Jerez of the Chattanooga Red Wolves has been voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of the…
thecup.us
November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Check out my story about Ricardo Jerez @thecup.us Lower Division Player of the Tournament
With goals from Fontaine, Rego & Savoie - Savoie's was game-winner - Lindenwood men's hockey (5-5) beat Ferris State 3-2 Sat. to sweep weekend series in Big Rapids, Mich. On Fri., Fontaine scored only goal in 1-0 Lions win. Goalie Liam Beerman stopped 55 of 57 shots in the 2 wins
November 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
With goals from Fontaine, Rego & Savoie - Savoie's was game-winner - Lindenwood men's hockey (5-5) beat Ferris State 3-2 Sat. to sweep weekend series in Big Rapids, Mich. On Fri., Fontaine scored only goal in 1-0 Lions win. Goalie Liam Beerman stopped 55 of 57 shots in the 2 wins
Ready to go for the O’Fallon (Ill.) HS Craft Fair Sat (9am-4pm) and Sun (10 am-3 pm). I’m in the main hallway, just down from the high school cafeteria.
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Ready to go for the O’Fallon (Ill.) HS Craft Fair Sat (9am-4pm) and Sun (10 am-3 pm). I’m in the main hallway, just down from the high school cafeteria.
Reposted by Jim Thomas
If you are wondering how we got here check out my article about the replay decision on @thecup.us
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If you are wondering how we got here check out my article about the replay decision on @thecup.us
Book-signing tonight at City Foundry as part of its Live Art Market, 5:30-8:30 pm! There will be about 2-dozen vendors, there’s a Halloween costume contest for the grownups, and a food drive. And if you stop by my table, there may be some (free) Halloween candy.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Book-signing tonight at City Foundry as part of its Live Art Market, 5:30-8:30 pm! There will be about 2-dozen vendors, there’s a Halloween costume contest for the grownups, and a food drive. And if you stop by my table, there may be some (free) Halloween candy.
This week's Blues book signings:
Weds. - City Foundry, 5:30-8:30 pm
Sat.-Sun. - O'Fallon (Ill.) HS Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair, 9 am-5 pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun.
Weds. - City Foundry, 5:30-8:30 pm
Sat.-Sun. - O'Fallon (Ill.) HS Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair, 9 am-5 pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun.
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week's Blues book signings:
Weds. - City Foundry, 5:30-8:30 pm
Sat.-Sun. - O'Fallon (Ill.) HS Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair, 9 am-5 pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun.
Weds. - City Foundry, 5:30-8:30 pm
Sat.-Sun. - O'Fallon (Ill.) HS Band Boosters Art & Craft Fair, 9 am-5 pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun.
For the second night in a row, Lindenwood lost 5-4 in overtime to Miami (Ohio) Sat at Centene. For Lindenwood, 2 goals for Houde, 1 apiece for Fontaine and Raisler. Lions play at Ferris State next weekend.
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
For the second night in a row, Lindenwood lost 5-4 in overtime to Miami (Ohio) Sat at Centene. For Lindenwood, 2 goals for Houde, 1 apiece for Fontaine and Raisler. Lions play at Ferris State next weekend.
Blues need to stay on the road.
October 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Blues need to stay on the road.
The crew at the Salt & Honey in Waterloo, Ill., were great. Sold a few Blues books, had a delicious chicken bacon ranch sandwich, and my wife loved the shrimp and corn chowder soup.
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The crew at the Salt & Honey in Waterloo, Ill., were great. Sold a few Blues books, had a delicious chicken bacon ranch sandwich, and my wife loved the shrimp and corn chowder soup.
Waterloo, Ill., is a cool little town (my wife works there), and the place to be for breakfast and lunch in Waterloo is the Salt & Honey on 610 S. Main. I'll be there for a Blues book-signing from 10am-1 p.m. Saturday. If you're in the area, come by and say Hi!
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Waterloo, Ill., is a cool little town (my wife works there), and the place to be for breakfast and lunch in Waterloo is the Salt & Honey on 610 S. Main. I'll be there for a Blues book-signing from 10am-1 p.m. Saturday. If you're in the area, come by and say Hi!
The Maroon family (not Pat, who’s working down in Tampa) were in attendance at the Lindenwood-Miami (Ohio) men's hockey game.
Former NHL-er and St. Louisan Chris Wideman, the Chaminade Prep alum, was also in the house. He played for the Redhawks in college.
Former NHL-er and St. Louisan Chris Wideman, the Chaminade Prep alum, was also in the house. He played for the Redhawks in college.
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The Maroon family (not Pat, who’s working down in Tampa) were in attendance at the Lindenwood-Miami (Ohio) men's hockey game.
Former NHL-er and St. Louisan Chris Wideman, the Chaminade Prep alum, was also in the house. He played for the Redhawks in college.
Former NHL-er and St. Louisan Chris Wideman, the Chaminade Prep alum, was also in the house. He played for the Redhawks in college.