Shepard (1923-1998) was not only the first U.S. astronaut in space, but he’s also the patron saint of misspelled pie.
I’ll open with an easy way to brighten the lives of the homeless, based on my past 4 months’ experience staying at Room in the Inn churches:
A surprising number of homeless people love a good Arnold Palmer.
No, not the deceased golfer. Rather, the drink named after him. Half iced tea and half lemonade. They find it refreshing on a hot summer day, but they’ll drink it in the winter too.
Another random fact I learned yesterday: Mercedes makes tennis shoes, or at least licenses its logo to be used on tennis shoes. I discovered this in Union Mission chapel last night.
Penny Hardaway will be back next season as the Memphis Tigers head coach, but three of his assistants and the team’s strength coach won’t be with him.
The immersive Baron Von Opperbean exhibit on Mud Island is now looking at an opening date of May 1.
Check out the Orpheum’s 2026-27 Broadway season lineup.
Slider Inn Downtown is hosting a South Main neighborhood mixer tonight starting at 5:30. 2-for-1 margaritas.
The Peaky Grinder is the burger of the week at Momma’s – Angus beef topped with Canadian bacon, sharp white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and Guinness mayo.
Cordelia’s 11-2 hot lunch specials this week:
- Tue: Milanesa with green spaghetti and black beans
- Wed: Pot roast with rolls
- Thur: The Italian with baked potato salad or Miss Vickie’s sea salt chips
- Fri: Catfish po’boy with fries
New Edition with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton play FedExForum Thursday.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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