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CONTENTS November 2018 Features
Signature Memphis • 12
StreetSeen • 14
StreetSeen • 16
RSVPhillippi • 49
Meri Armour
Kyle Taylor
Mac Edwards
Sometimes Stupid Just Is
President and CEO, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Building on the city's landscape with his commissioned murals
Food gives direction to life as Executive Director of Caritas Village
The dumbest people on this planet, or any other, have to be Flat-Earthers.
Events
Davia Bowers and Gary Tircuit
Andy and Myriah Alberson
Major and Linda McNeil
Sara and Ty Smith
Memphis Moments • 24, 25, 34, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46 & 47
Art of Caring • 18
MIFA’s Golden Gala • 28
Science of Wine • 36
The Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation’s annual fundraiser
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association
A taste tour of wines and cuisine from a Who’s Who of local restaurants
Cover Photo: Pooja and Kush Shah at Art of Caring. Photo by Don Perry 4
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November 2018 Publisher Roy Haithcock
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Account Executive Chris has been exercising his talent in the advertising world since 1999. He joined the RSVP team in 2009 and brought with him a love for laughter and creativity. Originally from New Albany, Mississippi, Chris has settled in Memphis and enjoys being active in the fashion community.
Editor Emily Adams Keplinger Copy Editor/Accounting Ruth Cassin Contributing Writers Bill Bannister Virginia M. Davis Dennis Phillippi Gaye Swan Art Director Kim Coleman Photographers Stephanie Norwood Don Perry Steve Roberts Account Executives Chris Pugh Carter Davis
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Carter is native Memphian and a veteran of the broadcast industry, and magazine publishing. He is also a freelance voiceover talent and can be heard on WKNO 91.1FM on Sundays. Carter is an avid animal lover and likes to work with aquariums as a hobby. He enjoys his East Memphis home with his wife and 2 dogs, and 6 cats.
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s we turn the calendar page to November, the weather is getting brisker and the days are getting shorter. On November 4 we are supposed to turn our clocks back an hour (at 2 a.m.) as we say, “Goodbye” to Daylight Savings Time. It will really feel like winter is on its way when you see the sun set just after 5 o’clock. Try to think of it as “cozy” and remember that you have the benefit of gaining an extra hour of sleep when the clock resets. During this season of thanksgiving, there are a variety of causes looking for your support and it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Pick a cause, purchase a ticket and enjoy a night out while helping others. It’s a fun way to give back to the community. On Nov 1, the Celebrity Chefs Gala takes place, benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Then the 2018 Agape HeartLight Gala - Love Mercy on Nov. 2 supports the ministry and programs of Agape Child & Family Services. On Nov. 3 you can double your support as you double down on fun at the Conservation Through Art Honorary Dinner at Crosstown Concourse benefiting both ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited. The Courage Thru Cancer Celebration on Nov. 9 gives those who have been diagnosed with cancer a chance to hear inspiring stories of courage of others so that no one has to face their crisis alone. Also on Nov. 9, the 2018 Wine & Dine event offers an evening of wine and culinary delights as a benefit for Special Olympics of Greater Memphis. Hops for Homes takes place Nov. 15 at the Crosstown Brewing Company as United Housing hosts its annual fundraising event. On Nov. 17, Annesdale Mansion offers an elegant setting for a Masquerade in Memphis, a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. And that same evening the annual De Neuville Gala is set to “Unmask the Future” at Hutchison School. On Nov. 20, Wolf River Conservancy hosts the Greenway Soiree at Opera Memphis. At RSVP Magazine, we are thankful for these groups, and all the other local nonprofit organizations that are the weavers of our community fabric. And we are thankful that they invite us to share their events on our pages, allowing us to put a spotlight on their good work so others can see how they are making a difference in the health, sustainability and overall livability of our community. We hope you will join us in counting our blessings for the people working in and volunteering for our local nonprofit agencies — they truly give us reasons to be thankful.
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Meri Armour, MSN, MBA President and CEO, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Favorite Song: “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen version) Your Lucky Charm: My sweet husband A Nonliving Celebrity/Role Model You would like to invite to dinner: Eleanor Roosevelt
Your Favorite Memphis “Thang”: Central BBQ Favorite Place to Travel: London Best Memphis Hangout: Laurelwood Shopping Mall (Frost, Joseph, Dinstuhl’s, etc.) First Car You Owned: 1970 kelly green VW beetle Place You Go to Think: The shower Favorite Southern Idiom: There is really only one…“Bless your heart.” Best Advice You Ever Got: My mother told me to “love your children unconditionally”. The Highlight of your Day: Seeing children leave Le Bonheur Children’s happy and healthy.
Proudest Moment of your life: The birth of our son Something you’ll never live down: A former boyfriend told me that you needed
to have the air in your tires changed every spring and winter, so when I took my car in for service I asked for air change and was greatly embarrassed to learn it was a prank…that is why he is a former boyfriend.
One goal you’d still like to accomplish: Get a law degree What and when was your first philanthropic endeavor? My brother and I raised money on our street for John Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
your help matters.
What is the greatest hurdle facing nonprofits in the next few years?
Demonstrating real impact — are we changing the lives we touch for the better? We have to continue to tell the story of our impact.
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What advice would you give to others leading nonprofit organizations in our communities today? Collaborate with good partners and always believe that
MAKING HIS MARK ON THE CITY’S ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE
KYLE TAYLOR
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yle Taylor, 31, has been making his mark on Memphis. For the last six years, Taylor has been adding to our city’s artistic landscape with commissioned murals. Raised in Frayser, then Lakeland, Taylor began to realize his artistic leanings while in high school.
“I had a mentor, Eddy Efaw, who was an art teacher at Harding Academy,” recalled Taylor. “The thing that stuck with me the most about Eddy is that he said, ‘Kyle you are really talented, but I’m not going to be able to give you everything you need to succeed. However, I’m going to be your number one cheerleader until you get to college.’ And he did just that, giving me more tools, articles and research to help me develop. We still maintain our relationship — he’s the reason I’m doing what I’m doing today.” After high school, Taylor attended Oklahoma Christian University. There he studied advertising design and graduated with a BFA degree in ad design, with a focus on illustration. He felt compelled to move back to Memphis and found work with a historic photography company. “My job was to go through photography databases and pull historic images that could be marketed,” explained Taylor. “From there I worked for AudioGraphics Masterworks, a CD and DVD manufacturer in Bartlett. There I cut my teeth in audio graphics work.” Taylor transitioned into agency life, working for BigFish, but when the company relocated to Austin, TX, Taylor took the opportunity to begin freelancing. “It was during that time that I started doing more mural work,” said Taylor. “UrbanArt Commission chose seven local artists and trained them to be muralists through the organization’s District
Mural Program, funded by the City of Memphis’ percent-for-art program.” Since then, Taylor says most of his work has been commissioned-based. His images can be seen on the Sterick Building in Downtown Memphis, as well as on Highland where he painted Mark Gasol as a matador. There are other murals on prominent display in Midtown; a tribute to Chris Bell, guitar player for Big Star, at Otherlands Coffee Bar, and an oversized pair of eyeglasses at Eclectic Eye. In conjunction with the hotel being built at Central Station, there’s a large portrait of Teenie Hodges, of the Hi Rhythm Section. “Two of my most recent murals involve an extremely large installation (80 feet wide and 20 feet tall) inside the new ServiceMaster
headquarters in Downtown Memphis,” said Taylor. “The company’s Innovation Lab is located on the former site of Tower Records. On the ground floor I’ve completed murals showcasing themes of creativity and innovation, what it means to take an idea from the blueprint stage to completion and to market.” Taylor credits a combination of influences for instilling his hunger to make the best artwork possible. “From the support of Eddy at Harding Academy to the boot-camp style education I received from my college professor, David Crismon, both stoked my passion for art. They gave me a desire for conceptual strength and quality of work,” said Taylor. “If I’m asked to create something, I don’t want it to just take up space, I want it to be impactful.” Now this Memphis-based artist-designer-illustrator, who is also the full-time creative director of Choose 901 (which is the marketing arm of City Leadership) has another exciting project on the near horizon. Taylor is collaborating with Erika Smith, owner of Crazy Beautiful and Stock&Belle, to form a studio space and a gallery at 387 S. Main. “Our intent is to tap into the underground art scene in the Memphis region, giving people the experience of a real in-your-face art gallery like those in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia or Chicago,” explained Taylor.
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MAC EDWARDS Story by Emily Adams Keplinger Photos by Steve Roberts
Feeding Body and Soul
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ood is what brought Mac Edwards to Memphis and food continues to give direction to his life. In 1977, Edwards moved to Memphis with Denny’s and has continued to work in the food service industry for the last 40 years.
There were multiple locations with Denny’s as he moved from cook trainee to General Manager, then subsequent positions with Dobbs House, The Pier, and Ruby Tuesday’s. He also worked for the much-beloved Gonzales and Gertrude’s in Overton Square, as well as other local favorites like Huey’s, Half Shell, Melos Taverna, and Riverside Grille. Along the way, Edwards learned the industry from the inside out, from cooking to waiting tables, from management to sales. In 1997 he stepped up his game and became the owner of his first restaurant, McEwen’s on Monroe. It was followed by The Elegant Farmer (which morphed in The Farmer) and Brooks Pharm2Fork. Now all of that experience is being put into play in his latest venture as Executive Director of Caritas Village. Caritas Village was founded in December 2006, when Onie Johns open the doors of a former Masonic Temple in Binghampton that had been converted into a community center. Designed to give friends and neighbors a place to nurture their bodies and their souls, Johns succeeded in establishing a place where hospitality was provided for all and barriers of race, age, income and culture were broken down. In December 2016, Johns retired and fundraising efforts began for much needed renovation projects and upgrades to the facility. When Caritas reopened Edwards was at the helm. “We’re back and inviting the community to join us for farm-to-table style food,” said Edwards.
“By design, our food is simple and straight forward. The menu features dishes like patty melts, sloppy joes, and roasted chicken. Also, we offer a meat and two plate and a veggie plate, plus there’s soup every day. Good food that warms you.” Edwards continued, “We keep the prices down so we can offer the menu to everyone. We have 80 seats and offer quick food service. We also have a ‘pay-it-forward’ program where diners can pay more than their tab to help provide a meal for someone else.” In addition to providing managerial oversight for recipes and menu development, Edwards also has responsibility for the center’s daily operations.
The latter includes being an event planner and booking groups and organizations wanting to use the space. “We have a small conference room available for nonprofit organizations,” explained Edwards. “For instance, we have hosted the local chapter of the Sierra Club and Jacob’s Ladder, as well as Bible study groups. It all is part of continuing the legacy that Onie founded. Our Artist-in-Residence, Jamond Bullock, is planning a mural project for our neighborhood. And, we’d like to feature local musicians on occasion and present some wine dinners as fundraisers. Our primary funding is based on matching funds from the Assisi Foundation, so financial support and in-kind donations are always welcomed.” Bottom line — Edwards is excited to be leading the next chapter of Caritas Village. “Now that we’ve re-opened, I hope people will rejoin us at Caritas, come eat great food in a comfortable atmosphere,” concluded Edwards. “We offer a safe afterschool place for kids and we’re working to reestablish programs for the entire community. It all supports our mission of breaking down walls of hostility between the races and building bridges of love and trust between the rich and those made poor.” For more information about Caritas Village, check out their Facebook page or their website CaritasVillage.org.
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he 19th annual Art of Caring took place at the Grand Carousel Pavilion & Ballroom at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. The venue provided a new location for Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation’s fundraiser, with generous display space for artwork from a variety of accomplished local artists including David Lynch, Richard Fisher, and Nancy Holt Welsch. Longtime Memphis disc jockey Ron Olson, who is a self-taught artist, had one of his “guitar pieces” in the auction, too. In all there were over 100 auction items ranging from framed artwork, photography, pottery to fiber baskets. There were also restaurant gift certificates, a variety of jewelry, and sports memorabilia, including a basketball autographed by Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, head coach of the men’s basketball team at the University of Memphis. The evening began with a lively procession led by Memphis Second Line Jazz Band, moving the crowd from the entrance of the museum through the pavilion and around the beautifully restored 1909 Dentzel Memphis Grand Carousel. Ernie Miller, with Hog Wild Catering and A Moveable Feast, provided food stations around the perimeter of the pavilion with mouth-watering Italian Sausage Sliders with grilled onions and peppers, hamburger sliders, See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
mini corn dogs, a tater tot bar, a popcorn stand, and meat and cheese appetizers. Desserts included mini cheesecakes, brownies and fried pies. Beverages were provided by Land Rover Bluff City. Serving on the host committee for Art of Caring were Elizabeth and Giles Coors, Sarah and Adam Crawford, Dana and Frazer Gieselmann, Ashley and William Martin, LaShaunda and Eric Massey, Missy and Jim Rainer, Quinn and Tommy Scott, Pooja and Kush Shah, Farrar and Rob Vaughan, and Jennifer and Ward Walthal. The event’s Presenting Sponsor was Johnson Controls and Philanthropist Sponsors were Baker Donelson, Lipscomb & Pitts, Midtown Framer & Art, and Orion. Sustaining Sponsors were Healthcare Realty, Hog Wild & A Moveable Feast Catering, Land Rover Bluff City, Madison Yen Photography, Missy and Jim Rainer, and Watkins Uiberall, PLLC. “This event means a lot to a lot of people,” explained Melissa Surles, Senior Development Officer for Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation. “Art of Caring is our signature fundraising event. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to benefit patient assistance at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House and free bereavement services for our entire community at the Baptist Centers for Good Grief.”
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t was a night to celebrate as more than 600 people, both long-time supporters as well as new partners and friends, came together at the Memphis Hilton for a memorable evening commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA). The Jim Spake Quartet performed as guests mingled, sharing their stories about their connections to MIFA. “Founded in 1968 in an unprecedented cooperative effort uniting church and community leaders to confront the growing issues of poverty, hunger and social division in Memphis, MIFA’s mission continues to support the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis,” said James Seacat, Director of Marketing & Communications for MIFA. Sally Jones Heinz, MIFA President & CEO, welcomed guests as they were seated for dinner and reminded everyone that, “We bring Memphians together every day to serve and be served. We lead over 2000 volunteers in giving over 58,000 volunteer hours each year.” Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel gave the Invocation and Lucia Whittemore Crenshaw, a member of the MIFA Board of Directors, introduced the evening’s keynote speaker, The Reverend Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells, Chairman of the MIFA Board of Directors and Rector at St. George’s Episcopal Church. The inspirational speech from Dr. Wells, as well as information shared in a video presentation, highlighted many See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
of the ways MIFA has impacted the Memphis community, including providing over 500,000 meals annually to homebound elderly citizens. The Reverend Dr. Stephen R. Montgomery, former MIFA Board Chairman and pastor at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, recognized groups of guests who were part of the MIFA story by asking them to stand. Then he called on those who were inspired to play a part in the next 50 years — ultimately everyone in the room stood up. Rev. Montgomery then introduced MIFA board member Norma Oliver and former MIFA board member Sehrish Siddiqui. Heinz returned to the stage to announce a special anniversary gift to the community from MIFA, a new website called MIFA Center for CommUNITY, devoted to volunteer service and the “transformational power of serving together to build community” (community.mifa.org). She explained that the site, an interactive portal that will help connect volunteers with service opportunities, as well as help people understand why service matters, is a tribute to the organization’s service legacy. As the presentations came to a close, MIFA’s mission of bringing people of diverse backgrounds together as neighbors and of uniting the community through service was center stage. Guests were mindful of the hope and determination that will lead the organization into its next chapter.
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he Pink Palace Museum recently overflowed with guests attending the fourth annual Science of Wine, sponsored by Bluff City Land Rover. From the main floor to the upperlevel mezzanine and the ballroom in the mansion, vendors invited attendees to taste wines of every hue and flavor from around the globe. “Thanks to generous donations from some of Memphis’ most iconic restaurants and West Tennessee Crown Distributing Company, people were able to enjoy wine and food pairings that brought out the best flavors in local cuisine,” said Luke Ramsey of the Pink Palace Education Department. “There really is a science to making wine. Many people enjoy their wine, but know little about the wine-making process and what makes certain wines match up better with different types of food.” With plate and souvenir wine glass in hand, guests sampled a selection of wines and tasted cuisine from a Who’s Who of popular Memphis restaurants including Alchemy, Andrea’s Cooktales, Babalu, Bounty on Broad, Café Society, Char, Ecco, Erling Jensen, J. Brooks Coffee, Las Tortugas, Rizzo’s, Strano by Chef Josh, Tom’s Tiny Kitchen, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Wolf River Popcorn. See all the party photos at rsvpmagazine.com Password: RSVP
Also folks had the opportunity to talk to wine experts, attend mini-lectures and learn through experience by engaging in wine-themed activities. Dr. Kim Brien and Dr. Dana Horgen, assistant professors from the Department of Chemistry at Rhodes College, drew a crowd as they demonstrated their process of using liquid nitrogen to flash freeze wine — making their wine-based version of “Dipping Dots.” In addition to the tasting stations, guests were offered the opportunity to take in previews of several light shows, as the Pink Palace showed off its new laser equipment in the AutoZone Dome Sharpe Planetarium. Operator Dave Maness explained that the museum’s full dome laser system “was the first of its kind off the assembly line” and that after a 12-year hiatus, the laser light shows were again fixtures in the offerings of the museum. There was also a Prize Pull for either a bottle of wine or a gift certificate from an area restaurant, and a roulette wheel with various prizes from Southland Park Gaming and Racing. “We come to this event every year,” said Tammy Jordan. “It’s a chance to try new wines and have a good time with friends while showing support for the museum system.”
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Memphis Mission of Mercy Inaugural Fundraiser
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ver 250 guests attended the inaugural fundraising gala of Memphis Mission of Mercy, a nonprofit agency that organizes surgical missions to rural parts of the Philippines. Held at the Holiday Inn - University of Memphis, the event included a silent auction, dinner and live music by the Bill Hurd Quartet. Joe Birch of WMC Action News 5 was the evening’s emcee. The featured keynote speaker was Gary Shorb, executive director of The Urban Child Institute and former CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Proceeds from the event will help fund the construction of a standalone surgical hospital in the Philippines. The hospital will be open for rotating surgical teams of various specialties, and University of Tennessee Health Science Center residents and students will have the opportunity to complete volunteer missions at the hospital during their studies. Groundbreaking on the five-acre hospital site is scheduled for the fall of 2018 and the hospital is set to open in 2021. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger John and Amy Nelson with Norma and Noli Zalamea
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he Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi organization held a luncheon at the Holiday Inn - University of Memphis for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. WREG News Channel 3 anchor Kristen Holloway served as the event’s emcee and Kenny Lackey provided music and entertainment. Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of Rhodes College and 2018 honorary chairman of Race for the Cure, shared her experience as a breast cancer survivor. Andrew Bell, of Baptist Memorial Medical Group, addressed the issue of genetic testing. Guest speaker Lori Wilson, MD, a cancer surgeon at Howard University Hospital and Cancer Center in Washington, shared her unique cancer experience as a survivor and health care provider. Elaine Hare, CEO of Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi, issued a challenge to attendees to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Susan G. Komen Foundation has invested in 10 cities, including Memphis, to make a concerted effort to reduce the incidence of breast cancer by 50 percent by 2026.
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uests who braved the heat for the Metal Museum Whet Thursday event were rewarded with cool breezes from the river, and a spectacular sunset view. The luau theme was carried out with leis, a Tiki bar and Hawaiian yard games. The family friendly gathering featured a pewter casting activity for kids and a gallery talk by Exhibitions Manager Nancy Cook on the soon-to-end Venetia Dale exhibit. Attendees sampled delicious fare from Stick ‘Em Food Truck to the sounds of local surf rock band Impala. Members of the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals were on hand to mingle and discuss the group’s aims and mission. “Whet Thursday is an outreach event for the community, held the first Thursday of the month from April to October,” said Marketing Coordinator Kim Ward. “The building is open for our fine arts exhibitions, and guests always enjoy the grounds.” Story and Photos by Gaye Swan Deanielle Jones and Joshua Perkins
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s the annual Art Dash fundraiser took place at the Crosstown Concourse, for the price of a ticket attendees were guaranteed a piece of art. There were more than 150 pieces of original art up for grabs — literally. In a fast-paced and fun twist on an art auction, when ticket numbers were chosen at random and called out to the crowd, the ticket holder had just seconds to “dash” to the stage to select the artwork they liked best. Dr. Thomas Ratliff was the Sustaining Sponsor for this event which also included a silent auction, food and beverages. Additional Presenting Sponsors were Dr. Shawn Hayden and Conner Paris, Juan Fuentes and Robert Thompson, Dr. Aimee Christian and Dr. Ben Wheeler. Proceeds from the event benefited Friends for Life, a non-profit organization that has been preventing the spread of HIV, as well as helping those affected by HIV/AIDS live well.
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uests to the Big Orange Gala, held at Memphis Botanic Garden, showed up wearing that signature shade of the University of Tennessee in every manner of apparel. They bid on silent auction items, many with ties to the university. One of the most sought after items was a framed section of Astroturf from Neyland Stadium. The evening was hosted by the Memphis UT Knoxville Alumni Chapter, with Kembree Brown, Ryan Groves, Ashley McMillan, Nick Rice, Karl Schledwitz and Jonathan Spiceland serving on the Steering and Event Committee. Memphis Chapter President Ryan Groves welcomed the crowd and introduced Dr. James Eason of Le Bonheur Methodist Heath Center. The Volunteers’ Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer rallied guests to support the fundraiser. A number of organizations sponsored the event, with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as Presenting Sponsor and NexAir as Checkerboard Sponsor. Entertainment was provided by DJ Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton, a former Vols quarterback. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Tracey and Josh Beams
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s God is my witness I was By Dennis Phillippi planning on writing a column this month about something cheerful and absolutely not a column about a group of idiots doing idiotic things. I realize that lately, and I have no doubt it is largely due to my advancing years, this column seems to have become my own personal ax grinding station, but honestly, it’s not my fault that people keep trying to bring kangaroos on airplanes, buy into ridiculous fashion trends and won’t stop sharing their opinions. I’ve been telling people for days I’m looking for a feel good column idea and then this — a real live reputable news organization actually visited a gathering of the dumbest people on this planet, or any other, Flat-Earthers. I’m not going to name the news organization because I refuse to be drawn into the “fake news” conversation. I have known a lot of journalists in my life, all of whom worked for respectable agencies, and all of whom were trying their best to be fair and balanced, unlike the outfit that uses that motto, I assume, ironically. With few exceptions the people who work for real news companies are doing everything in their power to report the news honestly. Why a company that has as many Peabody Awards as anyone would give a nano-second of coverage to these chuckleheads is lost on me, but they did. It seems impossible in a world where just about any piece of information is readily available, that a group of upright-walking people who apparently are capable of dressing themselves and even driving cars, would honestly believe that the Earth is flat and that a giant wall of ice around the perimeter is holding in the sea water. One of these “believers” acknowledged that “people will hear about this and think we’re idiots.” That would be because they are idiots. Let’s not let up on the gas on this one, these people also believe that we have not gone to the moon, there is no rover on Mars, and in fact, there have never been any astronauts of any kind ever. One of these simpletons, and I will name names, Michael Hughes, launched himself 6,000 feet in the air in an attempt to prove that there is no curvature of the Earth. Let’s, for one painful second, set aside the fact that the very act of building your own rocket and trusting your safety to it, in itself, proves that this chump believes in rocket technology, something he disavows. Hughes went on the say that he thinks people should question everything; what their city
It seems impossible in a world where just about any piece of information is readily available, that a group of uprightwalking people who apparently are capable of dressing themselves and even driving cars, would honestly believe that the Earth is flat and that a giant wall of ice around the perimeter is holding in the sea water.
council is doing, what scientists are really up to, and “what really happened during the Civil War.” I don’t want to know this chump’s theories on the shape of the Earth. I sure don’t want to hear his thoughts on “what really happened during the Civil War.” Hughes went on to say that he is currently working on a larger rocket, and fully expects to find a flat disk
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