Late in the day for my first post… I was away from the computer most of the day.\u00a0 I attended an alumni luncheon at the University of Memphis today.\u00a0 They presented awards to several outstanding alumni, and spoke about new projects in the works.\u00a0 Afterward I walked around the campus awhile.<\/p>\n
I’ve got to say, the U of M has really stepped it up.\u00a0 They’re well on their way to becoming a first-class university.\u00a0 The attitude has changed from a decade ago when I got my Master’s degree there and then went on to teach there.\u00a0 Back then, too often the attitude was one of settling for mediocrity due to budget concerns.\u00a0 Now the attitude seems to be, “we’re going to strive for excellence, and if money’s a problem we’re going to go out and create the community partnerships that need to be made in order to take care of it.”\u00a0 It’s turned into a university I’m proud to have graduated from, and it’s certainly grown out of the derisive “Tiger High” label people used to slap on it.<\/p>\n
Lots of birthdays this week… first of all, happy birthday to my new BFF Lauren.\u00a0 She celebrates her birthday today, as does my friend Skippy.\u00a0 Yesterday was my friend Mikey’s birthday, and I skipped trivia to attend a surprise party for him and Skippy at Calhoun’s.\u00a0 There was food, music, and of course, beer.\u00a0 Someone gave him a 12-pack of PBR as a present.\u00a0 Now that’s a thoughtful gift.\u00a0 By the end of the evening Mikey was dancing on the bar.<\/p>\n
I’m getting my costume ready for Big Foot Lodge’s Halloween party tomorrow night from 9 PM to 3 AM.\u00a0 No disrespect to anyone who works at Big Foot (well, except Meghan – lots of disrespect to her), but the best waitress there tomorrow night will not be a Big Foot employee.\u00a0 $2 Super Cold Coors Light, drink specials, $300 cash prize for first place in the costume contest, cash prizes for second and third also.<\/p>\n
Gotta rebuild my server tray, so I’m outta here for now.\u00a0 I have a couple more items, so I may post again later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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