#rollamo

[diane-copeland]

We have come dangerously close to accepting homelessness as a problem that we just can't solve. But a society that ignores its most vulnerable is not a society at all.

[10oclockdot]

Here's a fascinating short piece on a forgotten person from my hometown.

Inez C. Parker: Rolla's Poet Laureate

By Ryan Reed     Inez C. Parker circa 1902 Inez Corene Parker was an African-American writer from Rolla, Missouri whose verse was wi

"Parker’s first professionally published poem was “Hope” which appeared in a Chicago literary journal circa 1898.  The publication of the poem was the result of a contest held by the journal.  Over forty individuals, all of whom were white, submitted entries.  After the publication of “Hope”, Parker was contacted by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and asked write verses for publication.  In 1899, five of Parker’s poems were published in the newspaper. "

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"After 1910, mentions of Parker and her writings in national publication virtually vanish.  In 1910, she is listed in the federal census as living with her mother and earning money through elocution recitals. By 1920, she is still living with her mother at Fourth and Cedar Streets.  At the time, Harold Griggs was boarding with the Parkers.  Within a few years, Griggs and Parker were married.  Harold worked as a janitor and Inez is continually listed as doing “house work” after their marriage.  After the death of her mother in 1929, the Griggs continued to live at Forth and Cedar Street until the death of Inez on December 20, 1950."

I jog past that spot from time to time. There's no plaque. I never knew.

[flchefnicole]

❤️ Our last family portraits in Missouri. Taken during the beautiful fall in #RollaMO by @miryahkeelyphotofilm . Missouri was truly one of the most beautiful places we have ever lived and I loved the 4 years we had there to explore and make memories! #byemissouri #missourilife #fallphotos #fall2022 #militaryfamily #memories (at Rolla, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmw-Aa8u9pZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flchefnicole]

🍀Swipe to see all our #StPatricksDay shenanigans from last week! Lots of good food, Leprechaun traps, gold coins, green clothes, and a great parade in #RollaMo ! 💚 #stpats #springtime #makingmemories #familyfun #stpattysday (at Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbh6i5nrAZd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[flchefnicole]

One of our favorite downtown's to explore is in Rolla, MO. We especially love the colorful murals! @rolladowntown @rollapubliclibrary #RollaMO #downtown #Missouri #Route66 #murals #exploremore (at Rolla, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSdkdP4gVUc/?utm_medium=tumblr

[flchefnicole]

🌯 Happy #NationalBurritoDay ! We celebrated with lunch at our (recently discovered) favorite local taco and burrito joint in #RollaMO : @americantacocompany ! I got the chicken wet burrito covered in spicy sauce and pickled veggies and Ashton got the Double Burn 🔥 with beef, jalapeños, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, queso, ghost pepper cheese, & chipotle cream sauce! Two thumbs up, we loved it all! Check this place out if you are in town. #eatlocal #whatsforlunch #burritos (at American Taco Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJXrvXnu46/?igshid=1qzxhegcwdzio

[flchefnicole]

🍽 Yesterday we enjoyed lunch at NCAL+H2O, an upscale seafood gem of a restaurant in downtown Rolla. It was a delicious meal and everything this Florida girl has been craving! 🐟 We started with an order of amazing Tuna Poke Nachos then shared a Grilled Shrimp Club sandwich with fries and a tasty salad with house garlic parm dressing. We couldn't stop there so we also split a bowl of cioppino, which was chock full of fresh seafood. Next time I want to try their Parmesan Halibut or Seafood Pasta! ❤ If you are looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate an anniversary or have a quiet date night (or day date like us) check out @saltwaterrollamo ! ⭐ Lunch was courtesy of @rolladowntown. I was a winner of $100 in downtown dollars in their Tis the Season of Giving contest! #rolladowntown #eatlocal #shopsmall #rollamo #missourieats #seafoodlover #whatsforlunch (at NaCl+H2O) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKUxcifFC1f/?igshid=qq0re1mssixt

[flchefnicole]

Finally had the pleasure of visiting A Slice of Pie at their new location in #RollaMO . If you love sweets, this is a must try! They serve any pie you can think of and it's all made from scratch. I tried the chicken and mushroom pot pie and the special of the month, Dixie Pie for dessert. 🥧 @asliceofpierolla #whatsforlunch #ilovepie #eatdessertfirst #eatlocal #missouriblogger (at A Slice of Pie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHLOkd2HpbH/?igshid=fm571mxreu8v