I’m back in the land of iPhone, one that is late-model enough that it runs iOS 18 and therefore I could restore my stolen phone’s backup from iCloud. If you’re one of the people I told, “I’ll get back with you when I get my phone situation figured out,” I’ll be in touch soon.
The new iPhone has enough storage to hold all of Wikipedia. I’m installing an app called Kiwix that will let me read it when offline. That’ll relieve my boredom when staying at the Union Mission where there is no Wi-Fi.
Boycott Coffee on Madison has changed its plans again. According to their sign board, they’ll be closed entirely through Tuesday, January 21, then will be open for pickup and delivery only from Wednesday the 22nd.
Monday is the MLK Day Game with a discussion on the intersection of race and sports and the Grizzlies vs. Minnesota. Here’s the full lineup of events.
Monday is also the College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame. 6:30 PM, ESPN.
And at 11 AM Monday, the Trumpster gets inaugurated for his second term. It’ll be a yuuuge day.
Soup-flavored hard candy is a thing.
Biscuits & Jams has instituted a $1 upcharge on dishes that include eggs due to the rising cost of dairy products.
Devil Train will perform at the Flyway (formerly High Cotton) taproom in The Edge this Friday.
In other Edge news, Rock ‘n Dough Pizza has half-price duck pin bowling every Monday.
Terrace at River Inn postponed its planetary gazing event to next weekend due to overcast skies last night.
Elmwood Cemetery will host Love on the Rocks on Saturday, February 15. Come hear tales of love (and love gone wrong) involving Elmwood’s residents. $20.
The CA has a look at Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy in Harbor Town.
Memphis Made Brewing Co. will celebrate Australia Day on Saturday, February 1. Aussie trivia and meats.
That’ll do it. I’ll be at Bardog at 11 as is the usual for a Saturday. Back in a day or two with more news.
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