Late yesterday afternoon one of my Facebook friends posted that she had a bug with sinus problems and heavy coughing. I commented, “I have that too!” and then realized I was the 20th person to comment. It’s going around Downtown. Anyway, that’s why I haven’t posted much the past two days. Feeling much better now.
There will be an MLK Day parade Monday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The parade will originate on Main at A.W. Willis, head south on Exchange and turn left at Exchange, then turn right and head south on Second to the endpoint, the National Civil Rights Museum.
The Redbirds have announced that Mike Shildt will return as the team’s manager for the 2016 season. Shildt finished 2015 with a 73-71 record.
One of the winning Powerball tickets was believed to have been sold in Munford, a suburb of Memphis in Tipton County. My next-door neighbor in college was from Munford. Hey Shane, if you won, can I have some money?
If you want to be one of the first to meet our new mayor, Jim Strickland, he will be at the Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday, January 26 at Downtown Central BBQ. 6 PM social; 6:30 meeting.
There’s a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean. In mid-January. This is not normal at all. I have a feeling my friend Mary will be a big fan of this hurricane.
The Grizzlies play Detroit tonight at 7 and the Knicks on Saturday. If you’re one of the first 4000 fans in FedExForum Saturday, you get the first of four pieces of Mt. Grizzmore: Tony Allen. Tonight the lobby store will have the Grizzlies Infinity Scarf on sale for $20 (regular $28).
RVC Outdoor Destinations has submitted an ambitious plan for a conservancy for Mud Island River Park.
Silly Goose is my happy hour plan this afternoon. Jessica’s sister is in town, having lived in France the past 10 years. All Jessica’s regulars are excited about meeting her. I’ll do Blind Bear after that most likely, although I will avoid the poker table so if I have any leftover germs from being sick I won’t pass them around on the cards.