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These are the thoughts that keep me up at night.

By | May 9, 2013

How will I fit in five yoga classes a week with my new job? Will I really get up for a 6 a.m. yoga class? Am I ready to try hot yoga? Am I holding myself back if 3/5 of my classes are with the same teacher? Are all of Zooey Deschanel’s clothes from ModCloth? [...]

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Whoop that Clip. (Git ‘em)

By | April 26, 2013

One of the commentators on last night’s TNT broadcast of the Grizzlies-Clippers game complained about fans chanting “BEAT L.A.” Something about how this isn’t Lakers vs. Celtics. (uh, thank goodness for that…) Well no. It’s not the most creative. But is “DEE-FENSE!” creative? No. It’s just best to keep things simple when it comes to [...]

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The dark side of East Memphis living?

By | April 24, 2013

I like to think we’re pretty good neighbors. We keep to ourselves. We don’t have loud parties. In fact, we rarely have company because most of our friends live in Midtown and don’t want to drive home drunk. (What can I say, I’m a good hostess.) Brian does the best he can to keep the [...]

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Who is the real King of Memphis?

By | April 16, 2013

This morning when I logged in to Facebook I saw that a few of my friends had liked DJ Paul’s barbecue sauce and dry rub. No surprises there. After watching his Youtube cooking channel I was ready to buy a case too. But it did remind me yet again of a question that has troubled me for [...]

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#FoodTruckFriday: My recent mobile dining adventures

By | April 5, 2013

After so many false starts, I feel like I’m tempting fate by declaring it’s finally spring. Saturday, I finally dared to wear a skirt without tights. Tomorrow’s high is 80. If it gets cold again, I’ll start stockpiling animal pelts for a long Westeros winter. During these spring previews I’ve made a point to dine [...]

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