Author Archives: Jen

Amazon names Knoxville “most romantic city in the US”

By | February 10, 2012

Via knoxnews.com, the most unscientific survey of all time: The online retailer based its declaration on sales data of romantic comedy movies (DVDS and digital movies), Barry White CDs and MP3s, relationship books and romance novels (print as well as Kindle Books) and “sexual wellness” products. The tallies cover sales since January 1, on a [...]

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Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival 2012 lineup?

By | February 10, 2012

Last year Memphis in May gave clues to the Beale Street Music Festival’s lineup via the “likes” on its official Facebook page. If their current “likes” are an indication, they have once again stepped up the talent (with a few exceptions, of course). The Bo-Keys Victor Wainwright and The WildRoots Dr. Dog Prosevere Drew Holcomb [...]

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The “high school dream”: what does it mean?

By | February 7, 2012

“This is, like, the fourth time I’ve taken this class.” But it was the first time this year I’ve had the “high school dream.” I’m sent back to high school to complete an unfinished course, usually in math or science. I pull every lock, trying to remember which locker is mine. (Note to dream self: [...]

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Pet peeve

By | February 3, 2012

Hey Target, cats can be male too.

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Another wedding timesaver tip:

By | February 3, 2012

The wedding is in 71 days. Thanks, Target and Macy’s, for reminding me whenever I log in to add stuff to our registries. I really had no idea. Anyway, sending out invitations is the next big item on our agenda. I ordered ours from Wedding Paper Divas about a month ago and decided to address them [...]

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“There ain’t no lower class than Tennessee trash”

By | January 30, 2012

It was a mid-sized black pickup, not old, but not really new either. Big enough to haul a loveseat but not a full-length sofa. It had a Memphis Tigers novelty plate on the front, so I assumed the driver was going to the game too. The driver’s side door was swung wide open. As I [...]

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Tony Allen on Klout

By | January 26, 2012

The NBA’s best Tweeter weighs in on a controversial topic in social media: @FredAstaireME who cares!! I’m a boss!! Where ever I stand! — Tony Allen (@aa000G9) January 26, 2012 Related: Tony Allen on how to handle haters

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The persecution continues for the West Memphis Three…

By | January 25, 2012

Really, Facebook photo tag spammers? Leave the man alone.

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“I wish I was high right now.”

By | January 25, 2012

This is healthy, right? Don’t answer that.

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Danver’s, the unsung fast food hero of Memphis dining

By | January 23, 2012

I had to take off my ring after I ate this sandwich.* Not because I wanted to track down Mr. Danver and marry him instead, but because the ring was too tight for my salt-swollen fingers. That’s the ultimate compliment for a fast-food restaurant. Until a couple years ago, like many people in Memphis, I [...]

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