Elise Genta Sprenger
Elise Genta Sprenger lives in Alton Illinois with a houseful of books, children (5 to be exact), and dogs- but just one husband. She was born and raised in the Metro East, and has long been grateful for the museums, history and rich culture available for those who claim St. Louis as home.
For someone with a terrible memory, childhood trips to Cahokia Mounds, the Riverboat McDonalds, and doing gymnastics with Fred Bird on the field at Busch Stadium still sparkle in the recesses of her mind.
Gifting the Mothers in Our Lives with Beauty and Intention
How do you celebrate and gift the mothers and women in your life, or like to be celebrated yourself? These days, I find myself...
Hope Springs Eternal in the Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart
Reflections on the Spring Equinox and my baby turning ten years old.
We may currently be in “Fool’s Spring” or “Third Winter” as I write...
To Whom it May Concern,
My sisters and I rarely fought. We are, apparently, one of the few examples of peaceful sibling dynamics from the 90’s. However, we did...
Over the Rivers and to the Art
November 9 is Go to an Art Museum Day
Rivers and art museums might be my two favorite places to exist. We moved to Alton...
Dear Transitions, Please Be Gentle
One of my favorite parts of living in the Midwest is experiencing all four seasons in a discernible way. However, for me, the transition...
The “Perfect” Tattoo
Do you bribe yourself with little treats? Maybe encourage would be the better term. The past two years I’ve encouraged myself to make it...
