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If I've learned anything from years spent reading Cute Overload, it's that tiny things are almost guaranteed to be more adorable than their normal sized counterparts. My new favorite Memphis gift shop is no exception. Nest manages to cram a well-…
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Grandpa the cat, about to scale my legs with his tiny, sharp claws. In other news: - The University of Memphis football team is playing their in-state rivals the University of Tennessee tomorrow at the Liberty Bowl. As it's been pointed out,…
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Have you ever ordered the Badass Nachos at Sweet Grass Next Door? You're hungry, so you get the half order, which turns out to be enough to feed the entire bar. You sit there for a second contemplating the best way to attack this, and then you dig…
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Memphis is a town full of musicians and late-night bars and clubs, and sometimes, strings break and picks get lost at very inopportune times. Which is why it makes sense that there's a 24-hour vending machine stocked with guitar and banjo strings…
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I hosted a Halloween party on Saturday night called Hallomeme. The idea was that people would come dressed as their favorite internet meme. I went as a Fail Whale (a big thank you to the nice guy at Vineyard Vines who gave me one of their pink…
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Welcome back, y'all. I hope you had a great long weekend. Today in Memphis, a new brewery / taproom opens, a clothier closes, a museum gets a makeover and congratulations are in order. All of that and more is in today's Memphis news update.…
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This year, see Zoo Lights from the top of a brightly lit 90-foot Ferris Wheel. It's assignment #278 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis, and it's a part of the annual holiday light display at the Memphis Zoo. Ferris wheels aren't normally my thing…
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Cocoa Van, a local cupcake delivery service, is all grown up. Owner Nicole Reed has temporarily given up her van to open up a brand new, standing bakery in Cordova where she sells her homemade cupcakes. When I stopped by today, she gave me a…
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It might seem a wee bit crazy to suggest that you sit on a porch on a Sunday morning in January, but I'm going to do it anyway. Assignment #22 is to have an Irish brunch at Celtic Crossing. I recommend sitting on the porch because it's the best…
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This morning, it was colder in Memphis than it was in Anchorage, Alaska. The bad news is that it's not going to get much warmer until next week. The good news is that there are plenty of things to do inside this weekend. 1. Memphis Grizzlies vs.…