Paul Ryburn’s Journal

On my Google homepage I have a widget called “Today’s reason to drink.”  Here’s what it says for today:
“Show your IT professional you care by buying him or her a drink. It’s IT Day!”
Have I ever mentioned that I work in IT?
Been out at Otherlands most of the afternoon, cussing up a storm as I [...]

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So, last night I went to South Main Trolley Tour, where the South Main Association had a members-only party with free burgers and beer.  I thought to myself, “You know, it’s time I joined.”  The few SMA meetings I’ve been to have been great sources of information for the blog, and technically I do live [...]

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Thursday after work the crew and I decided to check out Ground Zero for their happy hour.  Domestic drafts on tap for 2 bucks 4-7 PM, 7 days a week.  Not bad at all.  I also had their “Dixie” chili cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, which was really good.
While there, I took out my new [...]

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Okay, talked to my friend at Itta Bena and she e-mailed me the details of tonight’s Sex and the City party:
“The party is actually being sponsored by skyy vodka. Starts at 5pm and goes till we close! We have all kinda of cool trinkets.  And a  special Sex in the City drink menu, featuring the OH-SO-Famous Cosmo [...]

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… Details to come.  I have to call one of the servers there and get details, but service industry people’s morning doesn’t start at the same time as 8-to-5 people’s morning, so it won’t be for a few hours.
In the meantime, read this.  Article about a new office furnishings store on South Main that will [...]

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Actually, you should read the Flyer even after you read this summary… it’s full of good stuff.  But, here are some high points from this week’s issue:
- The Grizzlies are holding dance team tryouts Saturday, June 14 at 9 AM at the FedExForum.  If you plan on trying out, it’s strongly recommended that you take [...]

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Here’s a list of what’s going on tonight:

Italian Fest at Marquette Park, corner of Park/Mt. Moriah in East Memphis
Route South on the Peabody Rooftop, 6-10 PM, $5 cover, ladies free until 8
Daddy Mack Blues Band on the Madison rooftop, 5:30-10:30 PM
Shoe Happy Hour at Tyiese Scarpa boutique at 515 S. Main, 6-8 PM.  Free wine, [...]

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Calhoun’s will boil 100 pounds of crawfish on their back deck Sunday afternoon.  Bar will open at 3:30, crawfish will be served starting at 4.  You can get them for $3.50 a pound until they run out.
Whew… Sunday’s looking like a full day for me… brunch at the Monkey… crawfish at Calhoun’s… the Dempseys at [...]

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If you missed out on the Ques Brothers’ 3rd place World Championship pork shoulder at BBQ Fest, I have good news and bad news.  The good news is, it’s one of the few instances where you can buy the winning product.   The bad news is, you’ll have to drive a little ways to get it… [...]

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The South Main Association e-mailed with a couple of updates.  This Friday, of course, is the South Main Trolley Art Tour, as happens the last Friday of every month.  Galleries and other shops in the area open 6 to 9 PM, with many serving wine, appetizers, beer, and some offering discounts and/or specials.  The South [...]

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