Yesterday morning, a friend bought me a 20 ounce bottle of Mountain Dew at the Exxon at Poplar and Danny Thomas. I happily drank it as I walked downtown.
I finished it as I cut across a parking lot between Adams and Jefferson. I thought to myself, I could just throw the empty bottle down on the asphalt as most other homeless people would do. I see that kind of behavior most every day, especially on Sundays when a church hands out free wrapped breakfast sandwiches and cups of coffee.
Then I thought that Mama may be looking down at me, and how disappointed she’d be if she saw me throw that bottle on the ground.
I carried the empty bottle another block and a half until I found a trash can in front of the Aloft Hotel.
No matter how difficult my circumstances become, I refuse to become bitter and disconnected from the world.
From Lifehacker: 8 apps you can use to get a ton of free stuff. Some give you free food from places like McDonald’s and Dunkin; some send you free samples; some reward you for things you’re probably doing online already. Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will sign up.
There will be a South Main Mixer sponsored by Old Dominick Tuesday, June 17 at 6 PM at Max’s Sports Bar. $10 cocktails, giveaways, scavenger hunt.
There will be a special History of Memphis Beer tour at Memphis Made Saturday. Reserve your spot.
Israel launched air strikes on Iran Friday morning.
Free country music series KIX on Beale returns Thursday. The Neon Mooners will perform in Handy Park at 7 PM.
Jasper Float Spa presents Global Wellness Day in River Garden Park Saturday. Health vendors, free, massages, activities for kids.
Big Cypress Lodge inside Bass Pro at the Pyramid is hiring for multiple positions.
That’s all I’ve got.
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