Tag Archives: Memphis

Photo of the Day: In honor of MLB opening day …

I took this at around 8 a.m., maybe even earlier, on New Year’s Day in Memphis. It was a wild day. I walked everywhere. I walked for miles and miles. I saw no one. Not a car on the road. … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day: Lady Justice greets the sun

I took this in Memphis, January 2013. The sunrise was stunning and I got some nice pictures but this one stood out. I have since gotten it enlarged and framed. That’s the Court park, I think it’s called. I was … Continue reading

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Graceland at Christmas

I took the first tour of the day on January 2, 2013. It was like 9:30 in the morning or something. I was the only person on the tour. Literally. And since it was the first tour … I had … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Omar Higgins, a force in Memphis music

Awful news out of Memphis this Easter morning that Omar Higgins, the bassist/lead singer of the Memphis punk rock band Negro Terror, died early this morning. He had had a stroke this month. He was only 37 years old. He … Continue reading

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For Ebert: Indie Memphis Recap

I wrote a little roundup of the Indie Memphis Festival for Ebert.

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Missing Memphis

It was an amazing trip and Indie Memphis is a great festival. Paying tribute to Elvis in the old Memphian theatre, showing clips from Elvis’ movie career, answering questions from the crowd who showed up, meeting so many nice people, … Continue reading

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If it’s in Memphis’ Commercial Appeal, it must be true.

It’s such a thrill to be included in John Beifuss’ list in the Memphis Commercial Appeal of 21 Things to do at the 21st Indie Memphis Film Festival. And such kind words from him about me. If you’ve been around … Continue reading

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2018 Indie Memphis Film Festival, Nov. 1-5

I’m really psyched to be a juror in the upcoming Indie Memphis Film Festival, in the “Hometowner” category (films about Memphis, films/music videos by Memphis filmmakers). The lineup of films in total is extraordinary and if you live in the … Continue reading

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Where It All Began: The Overton Park Shell, July 30, 1954

Overton Park Shell. All pictures taken by yours truly Overton Park is a beautiful park to the east of downtown Memphis. The Memphis Zoo is there, as well as a war memorial, and a golf course. There’s an arts center, … Continue reading

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Gearhead Heaven: Elvis’ Car Museum

Elvis was born on this day in 1935, Tupelo, Mississippi. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado 1962 Lincoln Continental 1969 Mercedes Benz 600 Limousine 1955 Pink Cadillac Fleetwood sedan 1973 Stutz Blackhawk 1956 Lincoln Continental 1960 Willys Jeep 1976 Harley Davidson Electra Glide … Continue reading

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