Ground Zero Memorial, Brazil’s steamy soap operas, and Jo Calderone
The 9/11 Memorial One of my most surreal experiences in NYC involved Alan Gompers taking me to Ground Zero. He dropped me off and waited in the car a few blocks away, offering me my solitude as I...
View ArticleHomesick, Malawi, city of forrest
Direct your eyes to the left of this page and you’ll notice a white box titled ‘Live Traffic Feed.’ The mysterious ways of the internet are largely lost on me….yet I do know this primitive tracking...
View ArticleMBC11
• March Blog Challenge • Day 11: Last book you read For those of you unfamiliar with Damien Echols and the ‘West Memphis Three’ here is some background. Let it be known that I have researched this case...
View ArticleF5
Growing up in the south exposed me to tornadoes– and the danger, wonder, panic, reverence, and fear that accompanies them. Though Tennessee is not considered a part of Tornado Alley, I expect our...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2013
“America’s fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for...
View ArticleGlobal cocktails
6 continents, 30 countries, and 29 states in the USA checked out Cocktails With Hemingway in the past two weeks….thank you! My heart was happy when I saw how many of those kept coming back for more....
View ArticleIndependence Day
I cannot experience this holiday without thinking of what my country means to me. What happened in California taught me that this is not the land of liberty. Compared to other nations we enjoy...
View ArticleЯ люблю Россию
My obsession with Russia dates back to my earliest days. One of my fondest childhood memories involves seeing Catherine the Great: Treasures of Imperial Russia at the Memphis Cook Convention Center...
View ArticleMemphis pride, kids in France, Jesus in Malta
Recognizing Memphis as one of the nation’s Top 10 Budget Friendly Metros, Apartment Guide praises the bluff city for its affordability. Having lived on the west coast [where rent for my crappy...
View ArticleNo sleep tonight
It’s 4am on a frigid Friday night. Technically it’s Saturday morning, but that change isn’t recognized until I slumber…which I’m obviously not doing. Why would I do a silly thing like sleep when I...
View ArticleLocal news superstars
Ever wonder where they find some of the distinguished citizens offering commentary on the local news? National news showcases polished professionals and expert witnesses, which makes for compelling...
View ArticlePoor, poverty, homeless, panhandling
Infusing complimentary commitments with instant noodles takes the whole Ramen experience up a notch. Broke college students [and unattached heterosexual bachelors] everywhere can attest to this fact....
View ArticleWe can be heroes
Combining days 11 and 12 make sense because I find any excuse to procrastinate they both involve the entertainment industry. I’ve never cared much for award shows and the Golden Globes are no...
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