I tried something new at Moonshine Monday at the Blind Bear yesterday. This is a Razzle Dazzle shot, consisting of Ole Smoky Blue Razz moonshine (the razzle) and a piece of pineapple that had been smoked in moonshine (the dazzle).
Note that Blue Razz is not the same as the 128-proof Blue Flame moonshine. Blue Razz is actually tasty. I’d rather drink Malort or tequila or Jager or Coors Light than ever take another Blue Flame again.
You can’t fix stupid: Customer calls police over “pink pork” at historic Raleigh, NC BBQ joint. The pink is a sign it was cooked slow and low, the proper way.
Memphis Made Brewing Co. will hold MALTED, their annual dark beer festival, at their Cooper-Young taproom Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 10 PM. They have some special beers brewed up and they will be unveiled throughout the festival. The Stick’em food truck will be onsite. Live music by San Salidas and HEELS. The first 100 customers get a souvenir glass.
Today is Election Day, of course, but it’s also National Harvey Wallbanger Day. Everyone should have a few Wallbangers before they go vote. If they did, I bet we’d end up with Prince Mongo as our mayor.
The Grizzlies lost 109-106 to Boston last night.
The Tigers beat Vandy on the road, 76-67.
The DM’s Jennifer Biggs has a first look at Penny’s Nitty Gritty, the new restaurant in the Westin.
Developer Chance Carlisle says the Grand Hyatt is dead.
Active duty military and veterans get free throwing at Civil Axe Throwing Friday.
From ABC 24: A new bakery, 350 Baked, brings vegan and non-vegan options Downtown. Their grand opening will be on the afternoon of Saturday the 19th. They’re at 18 N. Second.
So yesterday I had lunch with my Wed-Thur-Fri bartender Jessica, Butt Slut #1, and Downtown’s resident astrology expert. I saw an opportunity to get a question answered that has long been on my mind.
“Scorpio runs from October 23 to November 22,” I said. “My birthday is November 18. How long is a cusp? Is 5 days away too far to be on the Scorpio-Sagittarius cusp?”
“Well, if you’re 1 or 2 days out, you almost definitely are,” said our expert. “But 5 days out, it’s more subjective. Do you identify with a lot of Sagittarius traits?”
“No, not at all,” I replied. “I identify heavily with Scorpio traits. And my chart backs that up. Not only is Scorpio my sun sign, but my moon and three planets (Mercury, Venus, and Pluto) are in Scorpio.”
Our expert replied that I’m not on the cusp, and that I have what’s known as a stellium in Scorpio, where three or more planets are in the same house (counting the sun and moon, I have five). That means I am particularly influenced by that sign. Interesting!
That’s it. Back tomorrow.