Yesterday I asked AI: Who builds better dams – beavers or otters? The consensus across several AI models is that beavers are master engineers, while otters don’t “build” dams at all – they simply use what’s there. Other facts about the two species:
- Beavers are herbivores and rodents
- Otters are carnivores and belong to the weasel family
My name got drawn at Room in the Inn last night and I boarded a bus to West Union Cumberland Presbyterian in Millington. They had the BEST dessert there. It was like sweet potato pie, but as a casserole. If I get back to West Union before the RITI season ends March 31, I’ll tell them I have a blog and ask permission to post the recipe.
On my bus rides to Millington, I’ve noticed there’s a bar called BAR near where Lucy Rd. splits off from 51. Anyone been there? To the owners of BAR, if you’ve ever thought of opening a second location, there are two storefronts on the Main Street Mall in Downtown Memphis (formerly Blind Bear and Local) you should look into.
A BIG convention comes to Downtown Memphis this weekend: The Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. The “ginners” have a reputation for being very nice people and great tippers when they dine out.
The City of New Orleans, the Amtrak passenger train that runs from Chicago to New Orleans with a stop at Memphis’ Central Station, was involved in a collision with a freight train on Sunday in Southwest Memphis and there were injuries. The NTSB will investigate.
It’s Lunar New Year night at the Grizzlies. They host Sacramento at 7. TV: FanDuel Sports
Next Tuesday, March 3, there will be an open house at Victorian mansion The James Lee House featuring art from Sheet Cake Gallery. An RSVP is required.
The Trumpster will deliver the State of the Union address tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 24.
WREG has a look back at this year’s Soup Sunday benefiting Youth Villages.
Kids who live in Shelby County are invited to submit a design for this year’s Memphis in May T-shirt.
MLGW says a vintage 1900s-era pipe was to blame for a recent water main break at Fourth and Pontotoc. It has been fixed.
The Winter Olympics are over, but today is Curling Is Cool Day. Worth a drive to Olive Branch (I can’t believe I just typed that): Learn to curl on March 18. They’ll have you throwing stones like Ernest T. Bass!
One more night of lows in the 20s before a significant warmup happens. I’ll be handing over six bucks for a night’s stay at the Mission. It’s a no-brainer, not only because of the temperature but because Kirby Woods is the guest church. They always provide a far-above-average dinner.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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