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<\/a><\/p>\nShoeshine (I think his real name was Dale) sat on that corner for as long as I\u2019ve been a Downtowner. I never saw him bother people or ask anyone for anything. He just wanted to exist, to wave hello to his Downtown neighbors.<\/p>\n
Rest in peace, sir.<\/p>\n
NBA trade announcement:<\/p>\n
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- Brooklyn Nets get Ziaire Williams, 2030 Grizzlies second-round draft pick<\/li>\n
- Memphis Grizzlies get Mamadi Diakite. This gets the Grizz $10 million under the luxury tax and $14 million under the first apron. It sets them up to re-sign Luke Kennard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The CA has recommendations<\/a> for where to watch the Olympics, and three of their picks are Downtown: Max\u2019s Sports Bar, Loflin Yard, and Green Beetle.<\/p>\n
Birdie\u2019s is back open today and through the weekend so you can grab a drink and watch The Open Championship. Their sim-golf experience will be back online soon.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s National Daiquiri Day<\/a>. A Call-a-Cab at Wet Willie\u2019s is the way to celebrate.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also Stick Out Your Tongue Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Bud Light has fallen<\/a> to the third-best-selling beer in America. Mich Ultra climbed to second, and Modelo remains number one.<\/p>\n
Bob Newhart has died<\/a> at 94.<\/p>\n
DJ Hush<\/a> plays Eight & Sand Lounge tonight.<\/p>\n
The DM has a preview<\/a> of Memphis Made\u2019s new taproom in The Edge. It overlooks The Ravine and has 16 beer taps. A game room will have video games and pinball.<\/p>\n
The Cossitt Library is closed for the third consecutive day. So I decided to give the Cornelia Crenshaw Library at 531 Vance a try. I walked all the way over there in the sun and heat, only to be told by a maintenance man that Crenshaw is closed too – plumbing issues. So here I am, back at the Flying Saucer, spending money so I can use the Internet and charge my devices.<\/p>\n
I seriously doubt I\u2019ll have access to both Wi-Fi and a working power outlet to do a post tomorrow morning. I\u2019ll be back when I get things figured out.<\/p>\n
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