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Fairgrounds update

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 [...]

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Getting geared up for Elvis Week

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 [...]

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Cooking with Joe – Omelette basics

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 [...]

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Giving away the Gonzo Mama’s book

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Food Blog? Does the world need another one?

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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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Wow, I didn’t know Memphis had so many zombies.

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