Category Archives: Daily Life

Everything from impromptu thoughts to well-constructed observations.

Musical Chairs

I set out early last night with a plan.  The gods chortled as I was  derailed by caffeine (or lack thereof), low funds, and excessive anticipation.  Fun was had, but I had a slow start finding it.

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Crosstown Marketplace

As promised, I went on a scouting trip to the Cleveland Street Flea Market. I have seen the sign for this dozens of times and it just never occurred to me to go take a look. The only association I have with flea markets is being dragged around as a child at “The Big One” in Memphis summer heat. I guess in the back of my mind I associate flea markets with sweat, sunburns, and hagglers.

Well, not only is THIS flea market indoor, but I also found countless treasures just ripe for the picking. It’s amazing what 20 years does to your perspective. I know taste can vary from person to person, so rest assured – I also saw lots of stuff that didn’t appeal to me. So there’s something for everyone! Continue reading Crosstown Marketplace

Feels like 76 degrees.

And that’s because it IS 76° in Midtown Memphis. In JUNE!

I, for one, am going to enjoy this fabulously dreary weather until the bottom drops out. I just learned that the Cleveland Street Flea Market is open until 5PM on Sundays. Continue reading Feels like 76 degrees.

Yoga take me home!

In the 2 hours I have been awake, so much has happened.

The bad news: I have stepped in dog poop no less than 3 times, locked my keys in the car while it was running, set off the theft alarm at Home Depot twice (I’m innocent!), and lost one of my most precious possessions – my glasses.

I know exactly why this cascade of chaos kept occurring. Continue reading Yoga take me home!

Scratch that. Reverse it.

So my gushing post from a few hours ago. It’s actually visible to people now. It’s a long, funny story. Remind me to tell you sometime.

And there was much rejoicing.

yay.

Online Presence Established

Now I’ve gone and done it…

I have prepared for this as much as I can and now it is time to take action. Continue reading Online Presence Established