From John Lennon to Jerry Lawler – The Mid-South Coliseum
If you have lived in Memphis for a while you have some special memories of things that happened inside the Mid-South Coliseum.  I always thought the building looked more like a spacecraft than a multi-purpose arena – and it still does look it could launch at any moment. The building opened in 1963.  The first concert I remember seeing th

Demolition has begun at the Fairgrounds
The backhoes and trackhoes are working away in LibertyLand, digging out out the theme park and the history that went before it.  On the east side, excavation is happening with the old log flume ride in the background.  The signature Revolution ride was sold and dismantled a few years ago. The Zippin’ Pippin has loo

First Recipe on this blog – so it must be good
Thanksgiving week always begs the question:  Turkey or Sides?  I am a sides man.  You can get about a million casserole variations at this time of the year: green bean, broccoli, squash, sweet potato, etc., etc., but a few weeks ago Katy made a Hominy Casserole that, I guarantee, will be the most popular side at your holiday feast.  Some of you non-southerners may not know

San Diego is beautiful
San Diego, originally uploaded by joespake. I love San Diego. I really hated to have to leave. Beautiful people, beautiful architecture, beautiful weather. The weather people must have the most boring job in town – “fair and mild, fair and mild, fair and mild” Related posts:

Realtors hop aboard the social media bandwagon
Looking at some of the vendors at the NAR Convention last week, old school, pre-technology is still a big seller.  Realtor courses are still being taught that don’t mention th