This morning I woke up in Dorm 3 of the Union Mission. A few of the other men were milling about, but the supervisors had not yet come by to get us all up. In Dorm 3 that normally happens around 6:00.
I pulled back the blanket and pulled my phone just far enough out of my pocket to see the time. It was 5:36.
Suddenly I got an overwhelming feeling to GO DOWNTOWN NOW, even though my first planned stop, Bardog, wouldn’t open until 7:30. I put my shoes on, rushed downstairs, checked my backpack out of overnight storage, and hit the streets. It was obviously about to rain.
At Second and Jefferson, an SUV pulled up and a lady offered a to-go box. As I took it, it started to rain hard – but I quickly made it to Court Square, where there are awnings and scaffolding to stand under.
I opened the to-go box. It contained a huge piece of cornmeal-breaded catfish and a slice of bread. I stayed totally dry while I ate, only getting wet when I ventured out to the trash can to throw my box away. (I don’t litter.)
The rain slowed by 7:05 and I moved to a different awning around the corner on Main. By 7:25 it had cleared up and I walked the remaining block to the ‘dog.
If I hadn’t heeded that nudge – which I firmly believe was from my spirit guides, or angels if you prefer that term – I would have gotten soaked for the entire three-quarter mile walk. Also, I’d have missed out on a delicious and filling breakfast.
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On to the news…
Take a tour of Old Dominick to celebrate National Craft Distillery Day.
Memphis Hope Fest is today in Tom Lee Park from 2 to 8 PM. Celebrate Memphis’ 207th birthday and get connected with local organizations.
There will be a lemon drop festival in Tom Lee Park this Sunday. $45 gets you 10 flavored lemon drops and a souvenir glass.
Trivia: Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day.
The May Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting will be at the Hu. Hotel Wednesday at 5:30. City Councilman JB Smiley will speak. Free beer, wine, and food for members.
The Oscar Meyer Wienie 500 is today at 1 PM. TV: FOX
Back tomorrow with more news.
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