Many of you are aware I once worked for a nonprofit that sanctions a card game called bridge. The company just wrapped up its 11-day spring North American tournament in Downtown Memphis. People came from all over the continent and even the world to play.
There’s a third-party public message board the bridge players use to discuss common topics in their world. I’ve been monitoring the message board to get a sense of what attendees of a large convention think of our fair city. Toward the end of the tournament, I saw the following post:
“Enjoyable time. Only complaint is the constant smell off (sic) weed. Heaven forbid if you wore cologne or perfume. But smell like a weed factory? Perfectly acceptable!!”
I’m not a bit surprised to read this comment. Can I tell you a story?
One day last October I was walking past a Downtown business, a business that’s something of a cornerstone of the neighborhood. It’s a business that appeals to children as well as adults. As I walked past the business, several teenage employees wearing their company uniforms were standing outside the business passing a pipe around. The smell of weed was overpowering.
Now, I am not anti-marijuana by any means. I think it should be legal to smoke.
But I also think people need to exercise more common sense when smoking it. Can we PLEASE
- Not smoke weed in or around venues that appeal to kids;
- Not smoke weed when representing an organization, for example, wearing their uniform;
- And for heaven’s sake, if you plan to enter a public space right after smoking weed, PLEASE give yourself a moment or two outside to air out!!!
The Grizzlies are still on the road, playing the Utah Jazz at 8 PM. The race for playoff seeding is tight and every game counts. TV: FanDuel Sports Network
Fun fact: James Garfield , our 20th president, had a dog named Veto.
Yesterday I was watching ESPN, and analysts were discussing how this is not a year for Cinderella teams in March Madness. Indeed, 10 Arkansas is the only double digit seed left. Go Hogs, and (I feel dirty for typing this) go Coach Cal.
Today is International Waffle Day. Automatic Slim’s is the place to celebrate. They serve brunch 11 to 3 weekdays including waffles several different ways. Don’t worry, I won’t tell your boss if you celebrate with a $3 mimosa too.
LEO Events seeks a sales & marketing coordinator.
Trolley Night returns to the South Main Arts District this Friday 6-9 PM. Live music up and down the street, discounts, drink specials.
You’ve heard about bands that are one hit wonders. What about two hit wonders?
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow.
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