For lunch today: Shrimp salad salad from Court House Deli. With a fruit cup. AL would be SO proud of me.
It’s Wednesday, which means a new Memphis Flyer is out. Make sure to pick one up – it’s their 1000th issue. Here are a few selected highlights from the articles and ads:
There’s an article on page 9 about the new Downtown security force, or as I call them, the “Bum Patrol,” discussing their efforts to curtail panhandling. That alone makes it worth a trip to the Flyer box.
Southaven is having its big festival, Springfest, the 24th-26th. They have several good bands (including Gabby Johnson and Aquanet Friday night), as well as the Mississippi State Championship BBQ contest, a carnival midway, and more. It’s at the Snowden Grove Ampitheater, wherever the hell that is. I think 2004 was the last time I was in Southaven. Friends from my BBQ team are going and tell me this festival is a pretty big deal. I’d go but my weekend is already pretty much booked.
TNA Wrestling will hold their June pay-per-view, Slammiversary, at the Desoto Civic Center on June 8. TNA is the major competitor to the WWE, and features such stars as TNA champion Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Sting, Christian Cage, Kevin Nash, Abyss, Booker T, “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner, AJ Styles, Shark Boy, and more. Tickets on sale this Friday through ticketmaster.com.
Their featured food dish in the “Gourmand” section this week is Pineapple Tofu from Phoa Hoa Binh on Madison across from Piggly Wiggly. YUKKKKK!!!!!! AL is probably jumping in her car to go pick up an order.
In the classifieds there’s an ad selling a condo in one of the nicest buildings Downtown. “Getting Hitched, must sell,” the ad reads. “1 bdrm, 1 bath, historic building, newly renovated, in the heart of Downtown. Hardwood floors, original beams and exposed brick. Granite counters with new stainless steel appliances. Custom-designed walk-in closet. Gated parking and remote-access building entry. Large rooftop deck with grills. Amazing river & city views. Includes storage unit in basement. $189,000. 4Twenty South Front Condos. Call 901.619.7053 & leave message. Serious offers only.” This is a friend of mine and I’ve personally been in this unit – VERY nice, would be perfect for someone ready to make the move Downtown or someone who wants a weekend getaway spot down here. 420 South Front has one of the most beautiful and unique interiors in the area. Plus you’d have Otto as a neighbor, which has to add 20 grand or so to the property value.
The Free Will Astrology column is missing from this week’s Flyer! BOO! That’s the only horoscope I bother to read. Here’s a link to the horoscopes online.
Coming soon: An expert chef goes to the Memphis Farmers Market and prepares an elegant dinner.