by Joe Spake on July 10, 2010
The track hoes, bulldozers, and dump trucks have been quietly and efficiently doing their work in leveling demolishing destroying developing the Fairgrounds property.
This shot is from what used to be the north parking lot of the Mid-South Coliseum, looking north. Missing (with the exception of 2 of the old buildings) are all the buildings, livestock [...]
by Joe Spake on July 9, 2010
Regardless of our ages, we Memphians have had Elvis in our presence as long as we can remember. I know folks with Elvis tattoos who weren’t even born in 1977, the year Elvis died. Let’s face it, the boy from Tupelo will live on forever in the hearts and minds of millions (maybe billions). And [...]
by Joe Spake on July 2, 2010
We have all had some super omelettes and some pretty bad ones (diners tend to overcook them). I have been making omelettes for a long time. The dish beats scrambled eggs, and gives an elegant touch to breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Omelettes are quick and easy, once you get the hang of quick [...]
by Joe Spake on June 26, 2010
I reviewed andposted about my friend, Christina-Marie Wright’s book, Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I learned from Animal House, before it was released.
Christina-Marie sent me an extra inscribed copy of the book to give away, so if you would like it, just leave a comment below telling me why you want or need [...]
by Joe Spake on June 22, 2010
I have owned a few George Foreman Grills; they come in all shapes and sizes. They are good for quick grilling lots of things: burgers, grilled cheese, grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches, sliced eggplant and other veggies, T-bone steaks, onions, and the list goes on and on. When you don’t want to fire up [...]
by Joe Spake on June 16, 2010
Even though it has been strongly suggested that Katy and I do a food blog, I am simply not going to go there. Having to admin yet another WordPress blog would do me in. Food worship is out of control, and that worship has led to the success of Food TV, trendy restaurants, eating contests, [...]
by Joe Spake on June 5, 2010
Christina-Marie Wright can tell a story. Whether you are reading her stories in her first book, Everything I Need to Know about Motherhood I Learned from Animal House, or listening to them over coffee or drinks, Christina-Marie is engaging, honest, and incredibly funny.
This collection of essays documents the joys and [...]
by Joe Spake on June 3, 2010
The New York Times reports that Ford is ending production of the Mercury Line. James Dean drove a Mercury in Rebel Without a Cause.
My earliest car memories were of my father’s 1953 2-tone Mercury sedan – dark green (or maybe black) over light green. He came from a Ford kind of family, while my mom’s [...]
by Joe Spake on May 29, 2010
Memphis Zombies (5), originally uploaded by joespake.
Memphis Zombies lurch toward their final destination, the Zombie Ball.
South Main St., Memphis, TN May 28, 2010
More zombie pics.
by Joe Spake on May 29, 2010
Wow, I didn’t know Memphis had so many zombies.