Tag Archives: Memphis

Photo of the Day: To the Jungle Room

Posted on April 9, 2021 by sheila

View from the little downstairs hallway in Graceland, to the stairway leading up to the famed Jungle Room. Green shag carpet on the walls and ceiling. Because that’s how Elvis rolled.

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

Posted on April 4, 2021 by sheila

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

Posted on March 9, 2021 by sheila

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

Posted on December 24, 2020 by sheila

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

Posted on April 21, 2019 by sheila

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

Posted on November 16, 2018 by sheila

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

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Missing Memphis

Posted on November 8, 2018 by sheila

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.

Posted on November 2, 2018 by sheila

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

Posted on October 23, 2018 by sheila

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

Posted on July 30, 2017 by sheila

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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