Stop 31 - St. Louis, Missouri

Returning home is not only for prodigal sons, but nomadic wanderers can trek back to see family homes. Entering the threshold of my parent's apartment in the Midwest was a festive occasion with the slaughtering of the fattened calf. (or soy for a vegetarian nomad) Time at home included holiday feasting, generous gifts, and plots to solve world problems from a dining room table. As Christmas passed, my thankfulness for a loving family and parents who merit great honor has increased.