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CONTENTS January 2019 Features
Events Signature Memphis • 12 Keenon McCloy Director for Memphis Public Libraries helping to move the needle on literacy in Memphis.
StreetSeen • 14 Dorothy Northern Former teacher handcrafts fine jewelry with her passion for art.
StreetSeen • 16 Mark Edgar Stuart One trip to Sun Studio inspired musician's love for Memphis Music.
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Lauren Borodkin and Melissa Farrar
Memphis Moments • 45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 53, 54 & 55
Kelly Phillips and Jeramie Simmons
Chefs' Celebrity Gala • 40 Benefiting Memphis Child Advocacy Center.
Katherine and Chao Lin
Courage Thru Cancer • 48 Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Wedding Features
I’m Not Always Angry A more positive approach with things found in the last few months called “life hacks.”
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Showcasing the latest trends in wedding gowns and accessories for the season.
Glimpses into the unforgettable days of six couples.
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appy New Year! Ready to start on working on your 2019 resolutions? Top changes on many lists are those relating to health and wellness. For most people, that equates to losing weight and eating healthier. For the most successful results, that entails making real changes to our dietary habits. In other words, think of the word “diet” as what you eat — not as a word for a prescribed formula that gets you to your goal, then leaves you to your own devices for maintenance. At Church Health, they have taken healthy eating one step further. Based on the simple premise that “food is medicine” they are promoting healthy eating in the name of culinary medicine. “Developed by Dr. Timothy Harlan, founder of Tulane University’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine, Culinary Medicine is a scientific, evidence-based curriculum centered on nine general principles that follow the guidelines of the Mediterranean Diet,” explained Sharon Moore, Manager of Wellness Education and Nutrition at Church Health. In addition to bringing healthcare practitioners around to a new way of thinking about food by encouraging healthier lifestyles for patients, Church Health is offering Community Cooking Classes to help people make those lifestyle changes. The classes meet once a week for two hours for a total of six weeks. At each class, participants cook together and then share a family style meal. “In our classes, you will join other community members to learn how to make meals that are as nutritious as they are delicious!,” said Moore. “Each class includes simple, healthful concepts you can practice in your own kitchen. Additionally, we teach strategies for meal planning and shopping on a budget. The goal is to impart helpful information on how different foods and cooking techniques can help you eat well, get healthy and stay healthy.” Community Cooking Classes are held Church Health, 1350 Concourse Avenue, in the first floor kitchen (the FedEx Nutrition Hub) of the West Atrium. Beginner level classes start January 8; daytime at 10 a.m., nighttime at 5:30 p.m. Intermediate level classes begin January 10, mornings only. “While our clinical services are available for individuals who are working but uninsured, our community wellness and training programs are open to the entire community,” said Jenny Koltnow, Director of Communication & Development for Church Health. “Our cooking classes can be scheduled as team-building activities for groups up to 30 people.” To learn more, visit https://churchhealth.org/communitycooking/. That’s my wish for all of our readers, as well as myself — that we enjoy and healthy and happy New Year!
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Your Lucky Charm: My mom Your Best Quality: I love all people. A Nonliving Celebrity/Role Model You Would Invite to Dinner: Mahatma Gandhi
Your Favorite Memphis “Thang”: Grit and Grind. Everywhere Favorite Place to Travel: My most sentimental comfort destination is always Florence, AL. Our family loves to stay with my aunt and uncle on their farm.
Best Memphis Hangout: Our libraries, of course! If you haven’t been lately, check us out.
First Car You Owned: A brown, 1972 Ford LTD with 17,000 miles on it Place You Go to Think: I like to go for a walk in a park. Favorite Southern Idiom: “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” Best Advice You Ever Got: “Do your best — it will be good enough.” Your Most Annoying Habit: I interrupt people while they are speaking— I am working on this as it’s impolite.
The Highlight of Your Day: Every day at work is different, and every day offers up a lagniappe of some sort.
Proudest Moment of Your Life: The births of my children—it was an amazing honor to know that I was even a small part of their beginnings.
Who Would Play You in a Movie: Hopefully a person with a good sense of humor
the drive-thru at Poplar and Prescott while FaceTiming a group of friends. The order taker said, “Ma’am, do you know you are at Taco Bell?” No, I did not, and my friends still like to remind me.
One Goal You’d Still Like to Accomplish: To help move the needle on poverty and literacy in Memphis.
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Dorothy Northern Handcrafting Fine Art Jewelry Story by Emily Adams Keplinger | Photos by Steve Roberts
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“I come from a long line of creative women,” said Northern. “I remember my great grandmother’s quilting stand and she always put together jewelry, pop beads and such. My grandmother quilted and was a wonderful cook. And my mother was an artist with excellent technical skills, so I come by it naturally to create things.” Northern continued, “I was born in Stuttgart, AR, but my parents moved around a lot. Being creative was my way of entertaining myself. We ended up in Little Rock, and I attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a major in printmaking.” Northern chose to move to Memphis after college, saying, “It was just far enough away from home to be my own person, but close enough that I could get to my momma if I needed her.” After working at B A Framer for a couple of years, Northern returned to academia, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Memphis. “Although my passion was creating art, I felt a calling to be a teacher," explained Northern. "I opted to be an art teacher for high school students. I had a one-year internship at Overton, with a sixweek placement with Gregg Coats, then I taught at Westwood High School for several years. After that I spent the next 17 years at East High School. Even though the school had a large student population, when I got there not a lot was going on in the
Art Department. I met that challenge and within three years built an AP (Advance Placement) art program where high school students could receive college credit.” Upon retiring from teaching about four years ago, Northern renewed her efforts to pursue her work as an artist/jewelry maker, working from her home studio in Midtown. Going back to her roots of working with the surface of metal as a printmaker, Northern took plates and broke them up, using the pieces to make jewelry. “Then I made a transition. I worked in several different mediums, but now I would say that I’m a metalsmith working primarily with sterling silver and some 14K gold. One of the beauties of working with metals is that there’s always something new you can do with it. I do a lot of ‘texturizing’— stamping the metal with various tools or drilling holes. I can make my creations look like barnacles or the surface of the moon. Sometimes I’ll fold metal and hammer on it, then open it back up. And I often take scraps of what I’ve clipped off and use my torch to make a little ball and then solder them back onto the surface.” Northern spends quite a bit of time working the surface of her pieces. She uses liver sulfur to create patinas, and applies heat to bring out different surface colors. Unlike many artists who work on one piece at a time, Northern tends to work in components. She incorporates stones that catch her eye, like grey labradorite which contains an opalescent fire,
white and pink moonstones, and opals. “On average, it takes me up to 20 hours to finish one piece, and it is extremely satisfying to know that all the components were things I hand-crafted. It’s all got a little bit of me in it.” For more information about Dorothy Northern and her work, visit her website, dorothynorthern.com, or her Facebook page, Dorothy Northern, or Instagram at DorothyNorthernStudio.
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A Real Passion for ‘Memphis Music’
Mark Edgar Stuart Story by Emily Adams Keplinger | Photos by Steve Roberts
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“I loved everything that came out of Sun Studio; all the Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Howlin’ Wolf.”
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t only took one trip to Sun Studio for Mark Edgar Stuart to know that Memphis was where he wanted to be. Born in North Little Rock and raised in Pine Bluff, Memphis was always “the big city” for Stuart. And then there was the musical attraction. Early on, Stuart’s father told him, “You’re not going to play football because there’s not an athletic bone in your body — so to get out of this small town you’d better pick an instrument and get started with it.”
Stuart heeded that advice and selected the upright bass, playing it in his school’s orchestra from 7th through 12th grade. Indeed music was key, as it was a music scholarship to the University of Memphis (then Memphis State) that brought Stuart to town. “Playing in the symphony was the means to an end for me,” recalled Stuart. “My real passion was ‘Memphis music.’ I loved everything that came out of Sun Studio; all the Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Howlin’ Wolf.” When Stuart was 16 years old he made his second trip to Sun Studio. This time it was on account of the birthday of his friend Bryan Jackson. Bryan’s uncle, Wayne Jackson of The Memphis Horns, had given Bryan a recording session at Sun Studio, and Bryan asked Stuart to join him. “I’ve still got the cassette we recorded,” said Stuart. “We just played a bunch of covers. The real excitement wasn’t our music, it was that we were playing at Sun Studio. Subsequently, Wayne Jackson had a big influence on me.” After college Stuart pursued music for a while, playing and touring with a variety of bands and finding work as a session musician. He also found full-time employment as a manager at Buster’s Liquors & Wines. And although he continued to perform, Stuart, a self-professed late bloomer, didn’t start his meteoric rise in the music industry until he
started the current chapter of his career as a singer/ songwriter. “I’ve played bass with John Paul Keith and Alvin Youngblood Hart, and I made an appearance with Cory Branan on The Late Show with David Letterman,” said Stuart. “I credit Keith Sykes and Jimmy Davis for really getting me started. Keith invited me to a songwriter festival in Hot Springs and introduced me to John Prine, who along with Levon Helm, is my musical hero. Ten years ago if you had told me I would be singing and writing, I would have told you that you were crazy. I had always
been a side person, playing with somebody else. But about eight years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. It was during my treatments that I learned to sing and play the guitar. And, I lost my father that same year. Both experiences inspired me to start writing songs as a sort of self-therapy.” Stuart said that it was the response he received to his songs that pushed him to continue writing. By 2013 Stuart was coming into his own as a solo artist. He sent some of his songs to friends in the music business and finally recorded his own work. His first album, Blues for Lou, was voted Album of the Year by The Memphis Flyer. Since then Stuart has left the liquor business to pursue music full-time. He is riding a wave of success with his third album, Mad at Love, and says performing is still his passion. He plays locally at spots like Railgarten and Lafayette’s, as well as on the road. “I am getting into music more than ever and I’m seeking out songwriter festivals, like the Red River Songwriter Festival in New Mexico,” said Stuart. “I want to keep growing my music career, seeking more licensing opportunities and trying to get bigger gigs out of town. And in the coming year, I’m going to branch out and produce for other people, too.” To follow Stuart’s musical odyssey, visit his website: MarkEdgarStuart.com.
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Bingham Roper annah Bingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bingham, and Michael Roper, son of Carmen Crane Roper Bond and the late Mike Roper, were married on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at a sunset wedding on the beach in Watercolor, FL. On Thursday night, friends of the groom's mother hosted a welcome beach bonfire bash in honor of the bride and groom. On Friday, the couple’s aunts hosted a Bridesmaids luncheon at the Surfing Deer Restaurant. The evening before the ceremony, a lovely rehearsal dinner was given by the groom's mother, Carmen Bond, at the clubhouse at Churchill Oaks overlooking the Bay. Hannah wore a beautiful dress from Berta Bride. The mermaid lace dress was backless and had spaghetti straps, a sweeping beaded train, and had a special feature of scattered 3-D hand embroidered scalloped shells. The vocalist for the wedding was family friend, Dr. Richard Todd Payne. The wedding was officiated by Reverend Larry Ray. After the wedding, the newlyweds celebrated with friends and family at the Lake House overlooking Western Lake at Watercolor. A night of feasting on the bride’s and groom's favorite foods and dancing into the night was enjoyed by all. After a honeymoon island hopping in the Greek Islands, the newlyweds reside in High Point Terrace in Memphis.
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he 29th annual Chefs’ Celebrity Gala offered a way for people to show their support of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. The 2018 event was co-chair by Almida Smith and Georgia Smith. As hundreds of guests filled the upper mezzanine of the Holiday Inn - University of Memphis, the elegant evening began as people viewed silent auction items. Lamps, rugs, pillows other home decor accessories mingled with fine jewelry, wine tastings, and trips to Perdido Key, as well as the British Virgin Islands. An offer of a custom-designed gingerbread house drew a flurry of bids. Personal pursuits were represented with a writing retreat and lessons to learn to ride a Harley Davidson. Especially notable were autographed guitars from Dierks Bentley and Sheryl Crow. Cash bars were available with variety of libations as servers passed hors d’oeuvres of bruschetta of Brie and poached pears, shrimp grit cakes, Beef Wellington in puff pastry, and fruits and cheeses. Celebrity servers offered a choice of fine wines, provided by Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd. Wine Merchants, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Tennessee, and an anonymous donor. The red was a See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
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he Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary was the beneficiary of proceeds raised at Palladio Home and Garden’s Christmas Open House. Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Realtors, which has served the greater Memphis area for over 30 years, hosted the popular wine bar for the event. Christmas trees adorned with beautiful ornaments, alongside tables of food from some of Memphis’ best restaurants and caterers, greeted guests as they bid on items in a silent auction. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister
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he FedEx Event Center was the site for the 11th annual Gift of Life Gala honoring volunteers and staff of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The featured guest speaker was Rob Raylman, CEO of Gift of Life International. Musical entertainment was provided by Pat Register and Gould’s Salon presented David Lee as Elvis. Silent auction treasures included a 120 cigar burlwood humidor and a customized box of Cuban cigars, a gold-plated Maltese cross, a gold-plated Elvis TCB necklace and a U of M basketball signed by Penny Hardaway. There were fine spirits too; a bottle of Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez Rum, small batch Elijah Craig Whiskey and a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne. The event was catered by A Moveable Feast and featured marinated pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breast, grilled and marinated asparagus spears, basil pesto bowtie pasta, parmesan oven-roasted potatoes and an array of delicious desserts. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Paula and Bob Chance
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Beverly and Jerry Midyett
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or many people the 68th annual Memphis College of Art Holiday Bazaar was the kick-off to the holiday season. This year over 115 artists participated in the event, which is touted as Memphis’ original and longest-running art bazaar. MCA students dressed as elves welcomed attendees to the Preview Party at Rust Hall where tables were laden with artwork and crafts created by MCA students, faculty, staff and alumni. The walls were filled with artwork as well. For the public, the event offered the opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping while supporting local talent, as well as a chance to own works by the “Best of the Best in Memphis.” As a school fundraiser, proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar were split, with a portion going to the artists and a portion benefiting the MCA Scholarship Fund. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Mazi Sierra and Alexis Gold
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crowd of more than 500 people filled Minglewood Hall to support the 2018 Courage Thru Cancer fundraiser. They were there to raise important funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as well as honor a group of people with inspiring personal stories. The 2018 honorees were Kim Bowden, Jennifer Chandler, Jane Ezzell, Sonya Faught, Ethele Hilliard, Bruce Hopkins, Mike O’Neill and Stephanie Simpson. “Courage Thru Cancer Celebration is an annual event to help champion the cause of the human spirit during cancer treatments,” explained Jon Neal, founder of Courage Thru Cancer. “Courage Thru Cancer is also a Mid-South organization that makes certain that any person diagnosed with cancer does not face their crisis alone.” Harrison Neal and Gerry Finney, the two original sources of inspiration for this event, were on hand to welcome guests. Kevin Kane announced that Joyce Cobb was also one of the evening’s honorees. He recognized her as a “true Memphis legend and a music icon as a singer/songwriter.” With three family members touched by cancer, the Dana Burkett Memorial Courage Award was given to the West and DeJong families. Through a video presentation, Michelle West spoke to See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
the crowd, saying, “We all came to realize that cancer is just a diagnosis. What matters is how you deal with it — and you have to move forward.” The evening’s music was kicked off by Gerry Finney and Friends, as guests strolled between tables laden with silent auction items. A guitar autographed by Vince Gill was an attention-getter, and there were gift certificates for dining and retail galore. And an item offering a week at Mud Camp had its fair share of bidders. There were also tickets for a variety of local entertainment, including Live at the Garden and Malco Movie passes. Artwork, health and beauty items, spa treatments and an array of gift baskets, along with a two-night stay at The Peabody and a trip to Del Ray Beach, kept bidders on their toes. Memphis Soul Revue played on the main stage and later in the evening, WALRUS performed for the After Party in the 1884 Lounge. The 2018 Courage Thru Cancer event was chaired by Jon and Courtney Neal. Co-chairmen were Gerry Finney, Emily Bailey, Lucy Blackmon, Jeff Fioranelli and Sean Oldham. Special celebrity emcee for the evening was Danni Bruns from 98.1 The Max. Event sponsors were Bank of Bartlett, Bud Davis Cadillac, West Cancer Center, RAM Entertainment, and Sekisui.
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ince 1998 Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) has been doing the vital job of mentoring students, from the ages of eight to 18, in underresourced neighborhoods. Recently the MAM Grizzlies Center, in the Alcy Ball neighborhood, was decked out for a night to remember. Tuxes & Tennies was a celebration of 20 years of restored hope, found identities and changed lives. Arriving guests dressed in formal wear and tennis shoes were ushered into the festivities. Two fully stocked bars provided libations and refreshments as party-goers perused treasures on the silent auction table and enjoyed mouth-watering delights like prosciuttowrapped asparagus, turkey and cheddar sliders, steak and cilantro empanadas, as well as a full compliment of desserts, from Pink Flamingo Catering. Memphis Athletic Ministries President and CEO Randy Odom said, “MAM has been in existence for 20 years and we are excited about the youth we serve because they are the future of our city.”
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Aniya Blair and Hannah Pitner
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he grand ballroom of the Guesthouse at Graceland was the scene of the 25th anniversary gala and presentation of awards of the University of Memphis Master of Health Administration. Gary Shorb, Director of the Urban Child Institute and Thomas Ozburn, President and CEO of Parkridge Health System were this year’s award recipients. Guests began their evening with libations and made their way to the silent auction tables where bidding began on exciting items including a 16- inch weather station clock from Bass Pro Shop, a huge basket of treats from Woof Gang Bakery, an assortment of French Truck Coffee, and a beautiful framed photo of sunset from the University of Memphis Law School. After appetizers of fresh veggies, cheeses and fruits, attendees sat down to a dinner of baked chicken breast, fresh salmon, or a vegetarian strudel with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus. Musical entertainment was from Vintage. Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Katherine Christian, Chelsea Thomas and Heather Bell
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uests arriving at Unwind for Hope had to smile at the poster that proclaimed “Welcome Infants and Toddlers!” It made a fitting decoration at the Hope House fundraising party. During the daytime Hope House’s rainbow-colored rooms provide spaces for children of its clients to play, learn and be nurtured in a safe environment. At Unwind for Hope those spaces featured art works for sale created by women artists, including Hope House clients. Proceeds will support children and women’s programming, which includes daycare, play therapy, individual counseling, support groups and emergency services for HIV-affected individuals and their families. “We are celebrating our women at Hope House,” Director of Development Lenox Warren said. “The women here not only face the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS, but still get up each day and strive for a better future for themselves and their children, while also supporting other women around them.” Story and Photos by Virginia M. Davis
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Rebekah Hedges, Justin Flowers and Duy Nguyen
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embers of Josephine Circle gathered in the Crescent Club’s main dining room for a Holiday Luncheon. The group’s president, Pat Ellis, welcomed the attendees and thanked the executive board for all of their hard work throughout the year. The organization raises funds to provide financial assistance to deserving college students. The group’s vice president Rita Garrigan and hospitality chairman Eula Horrell recognized the organization’s newest members; Nancy Boatright, Margaret Ingram, Andrea Jones, Judy Jones, Donna Kobb, Noran McManess, Lynn Pence, Margie Smidt, Annie Taylor and Laura Taylor. Tommie Pardue introduced The Joyce Cobb Trio (Joyce Cobb, Hank Sable and Stan Jackson) as the event’s musical entertainment. To everyone’s delight, the trio performed favorites like “Pink Cadillac” and “Walking in Memphis.” as well as several holiday classics. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger
Elma Schnapps, Norma McCrory, Mona Sappenfield, Sinara Rocha, Paula Pereira and Selma Johnson
Noran McManess and Donna Kobb
Tommie Pardue and Joyce Cobb
Andrea Jones, Judy Jones, Nancy Boatright
Laura Taylor and Annie Taylor
Shirley Andrews, Brenda West, Eula Horrell and Rita Garrigan
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embers of the Duration Fine Arts Club celebrated the holidays with a festive luncheon at the Chickasaw Country Club. Hilda Mullen was the event chairman. Club Chaplain Donna Godwin led the group in a blessing. The seated luncheon included cream of artichoke soup, followed by paneed chicken with cranberry sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes. Creme brûlée was served for dessert. Adding to the elegance of the event, professional harpist Bill Butner performed a selection of traditional holidays classics. The Duration Fine Arts Club provides support to other nonprofit organizations such as Tennessee Shakespeare Company, Crosstown Arts and local theaters, as well as musical groups from area high schools and individual local performers. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger
Mona Kerinan and Susan Tucker Kuhnel
Donna Godwin, Sonya Anderson and Kay Price
Ellen Stark (front row, from left), Gail Thompson and Tommie Pardue with (back row) Joan Draper, Hilda Mullen and Jennifer Schneider
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kay, it’s been pointed out to By Dennis Phillippi me recently that this column has been leaning more towards the old guy telling people to get off my lawn and to slow down driving on my street because kids live here than just straight yucks. From emotional support animals, to evil holiday songs to people that yell when they drink, it seems like all I do is spend my thousand words making fun of idiots. This month I’ve decided to make a more positive approach. Here are some things I’ve found in the last few months that are known as “life hacks,” which are just simple things you can do to make your life easier. You may have seen on the local news that there is an illness going around that appears to be unique to our area that has been dubbed “Memphis Crud.” It’s the two or three day sinus and congestion thing that either you or virtually everyone you know has gotten. It’s often accompanied by digestive issues. It can be avoided by doing one thing we should all be doing all the time any way, washing our hands. You don’t have to do it every 10 minutes, but you should be doing it more frequently than you probably are. Try to hit somewhere in between a frat boy and Adrian Monk. Another way is to not do something we all do, and it’s not as easy as scrubbing your mitts. Even though it’s tempting, according to one Memphis physician, don’t dip that chip. I Here’s one I learned years ago and it really works. If you want to check to see if a battery is any good, don’t bother licking the anode, the button at one end, that won’t work and it’s probably more toxic than that clam dip. In fact, in general, and this isn’t necessarily a life hack, just common sense, lay off licking objects as a rule. To determine if a battery will still work, hold it with the flat end half an inch above a flat surface and gently drop it. If it stands up, it’s good, if it topples over it’s dead or dying. It’s the same sort of test as shaking your Grandfather when he’s stopped moving for a protracted period of time. Here’s one I learned from a friend of mine that is an inveterate firebug, corn chips make for great kindling. I’m not kidding. Those delicious nuggets of fatty heaven aren’t just good for clogging your arteries, and sampling Carol’s clam dip, they’re swimming in grease that is easily set afire. It may
This one is kind of late because you’ve already opened all your holiday gifts, but whenever you have to open plastic packaging for something instead of jamming one end of a pair of scissors in it and possibly your palm, use a can opener to crack that thing. It works like a dream. Sorry I didn’t mention it last month.
not be the most economical way to start your campfire, or in my friend’s case, garage fire, but if you’re trapped after a plane crash start scrambling for snack chips, it could actually save you life. A bartender told me a simple tip for keeping your wine cold without watering it down with standard ice cubes. Freeze white wine in an ice tray and use those to cool your wine. Granted, thinking that far ahead about your next glass of wine might say something a little disturbing about how you choose to unwind, but it does actually work. You can freeze grapes for the same purpose, but until they’re fermented, grapes don’t bring any
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alcohol to the table, or table wine. The best way to finish off that almost empty jar of hazelnut spread is to put some ice cream in it. This tip was from a friend of mine who had recently gone through a breakup. Actually, it was a series of breakups and he suddenly found all kinds of new ways to deliver ice cream to himself. He’s lonely and a chunky monkey, but in his own way I think he’s getting better. If you’re like me and you tend to sleep right through your smart phone alarm, possibly because you used wine ice cubes, put your device in an otherwise empty glass and enjoy the klaxon that cannot be ignored. I can’t believe I felt compelled to add “otherwise empty” but, you know, people are stupid. A guy I know always insists on taking pictures with his phone of things he lends to people with the person holding them so he knows who has his stuff. Yes, it’s incredibly paranoid and insulting, but I remembered to return his copy of Smokey and the Bandit Part 2 because I knew he had undeniable proof I had borrowed it. By the way, Part 2 doesn’t really hold up, just skip to the end and watch Burt Reynolds slapping Dom DeLouise around during the credits, it’s the only real reason to watch it at all. This one is kind of late because you’ve already opened all your holiday gifts, but whenever you have to open plastic packaging for something instead of jamming one end of a pair of scissors in it and possibly your palm, use a can opener to crack that thing. It works like a dream. Sorry I didn’t mention it last month. I was busy being mad about some idiots. Something I have always hated having to do is clean a blender. What can I say, sometimes wine with wine cubes isn’t enough. Sticking my hand down there to try to wash those nasty sharp little blades has often resulted in me nicking a fingertip, possibly because I was washing it after a batch of margaritas. Instead, just put some dishwashing liquid in it, put the top back on and run it for a few seconds. Presto, blender full of suds that just needs to be rinsed out to get back in business. There, a whole column devoted to making your life better. Sure, a lot of it was devoted to drinking tips, but those make life better too. I’m sure I’ll have plenty to complain about next month. Happy New Year. Get off my porch.
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