'It Came From Memphis'

I’ve only passed through Memphis but the book I’m reading makes me want to head that way and soak up some of their culture (is Bar B-Q culture?).  The Book is ‘It Came From Memphis’ by Robert Gordon.  Here are a couple quotes from the book.  Lash LaRue says in a soft voice, ” I have no home in the universe.  I am hunted by the police of Jupiter and the police of Earth.  My great fear is that they will arrest me at the same moment in each place.  This would be more pain than I could bear.”  Sputnik Monroe, a wrestler from Mobile, Alabama, landed in Memphis in 1957.  He is quoted as saying in the book, “Win if you can, lose if you must, always cheat, and if they take you out, leave tearing down the ring.”  My last quote from this book is by Jim Dickinson.  Jim was a giant in the music industry in Memphis and here is what he said about the music industry.  “Hits are in baseball, singles are in the bars, and your royalty lives in a castle in Europe.”  If you enjoy music, have a bit of an off center nature and enjoy the bizarre then you will love this book.  Anyone out there read ‘It Came From Memphis’?  Any thoughts, opinions or unadulterated babble? I would love to hear from you and you are loved.  Remember Lash LaRue?  This book is about music, music and more music.  your old innkeeper

Cut Back on Your Soap Bubba

Not you personally, your laundry soap.  Colleen has been bugging me for years to cut back on the laundry detergent and now this.  I’m not sure which irritates me the most, her being right or me being wrong.  According to this article I have been using way too much soap – figures.  But it is the American way, isn’t it?  More is better?  The reciept for making your own soap is interesting. Any thoughts on the subject.  Keep it clean.

See ya, Mike

Food for Thought

Here are a couple quotes that I would like to share with you.

“Fanaticism consist of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.”

George Santayana, quoted in Esquire

“After one look at this planet, any visitor from outer space would say, ‘I want to see the manager’.”

William S. Burroughs quoted in Wired

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

Albert Einstein quoted in Forbes.com

Just a little somthing to chew on.

See ya, Mike

Great summer fares

Elizabeth is back in the saddle and this means time for another blog. She just ran across this great deal on flights from Washington, DC to key West round trip. $218 for the flight and with Elizabeth’s special for September how can you go wrong…don’t answer that. Check it out and hope to see you by the pool this summer. Still no oil and counting.

Mike

Brady

The Bradster just popped through his first two teeph.  He is resting easier and has resumed  taking calls.  The new teeph are on the bottom gum and Elizabeth has noticed gnaw marks on his bassinet. She suspects he is planning to make a break for it.  Brady and family are heading to a family reunion in North Carolina and then on to the college world series for a game on Father’s Day.  Does it get any better than that?

Heather

Hot damn! Eden House finally has done the drawing for Heather’s masterpiece, ‘Over Backwards’. The winner of Heather’s piece is the Plyer family, we’ll be in touch. The winners of the Eden House $250 gift certificates are – Suzi Young, Amy Mueller, Keith Christie & Erin Medina. Heather will be moving to Hawaii the first of July (University of Hawaii) to complete her Master’s Degree. She is carrying a 3.8 overall GPA and has a 4.0 GPA this term. Go girl.

See ya later alligator
Mike

Dennis Hopper

Young Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was one of my favorites. Here are some TV commercials by da man.    I think those for NFL are over the top. What do you think?

One of my favorite movies with him is “Flashback” with Kiefer Sutherland. If you were one of the ‘flower children’ or ’space cadets’ back in the ’70’s you might enjoy it.

That is if you can remember the ’70’s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rD-s5C0BKU

See ya, Mike

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones just released some of the songs that ended up on the cutting room floor when they originally released the album in May, 1972. The original album was 18 songs and is to this day is one of my all time favorites chunks of music. Needless to say, the 70’s were a very special time for me – we thought it would never end. I still think it was the all time best decade for music. Perhaps the decade should be from 1965 to 1975. Yes, this would be my pick. Strange that it coincides with the Vietnam conflict. Sorry, for the transgression.

When the Stones recorded ‘Exile’ in the south of France they has left England over unpaid taxes and they were not in another time zone but on another planet. Maybe this is why it is such a great album. These new ten songs are on a CD with the original 18 songs. I would wait until the disc goes on sale. A fan of the Stones will want these songs and they do compliment the originals songs but they were left out for two reasons. The first album was already two discs to begin with and these songs aren’t as good – plain and simple.

‘Jamming With Edward!’ is another great disc by the Stones accompanied by Ry Cooder and Nicky Hopkins. It was recorded in 1969 during the ‘Let It Bleed’ session and released in 1972. As the title implies, they are jamming. This can be a tough to find one to find. If you have trouble finding it, let me know. Six songs and about 35 minutes long.

See ya on the flip side, Mike

Tar Ball Policy

Will we be called ‘Tar Heel’s now? Just kidding North Carolina. Yes, we’ve had a few tar balls wash up on shore. And we’ve had a couple calls about our Tar Ball Policy and you can imagine where I pulled this one from. After much deliberation here is our policy. If you don’t want to come down due to the tar balls – just give us a call and we’ll put your refund in the mail or issue you a credit. That was simple, wasn’t it?

Key West has never been noted for it’s beaches and the last I went to the beach was about 20 years ago. That said, life on the water is proceeding as usual – sunset sails are still going out, kayak trips happening and fishing has been very good of late. If you planned a trip, if were me, I’d still come and have a great time. No oil on the bar room floors, that is spilt beer.  If you feel a little guilty for enjoying yourself – a donation to one of the many wild life refuge groups would be nice.

See ya at Happy Hour – Mike

Hair Boom

Now I have heard everything. Send in your tired and weary hair to help clean up the oil slick. That is, for those of you that still have any hair. What I am talking about is collecting HAIR (not scalps) and sending it off to be made into mats to soak up the oil slick. I have heard of using hair cuttings to sprinkle on the garden to keep deer and rabbits away but never this application. This is a no brain-er and even you and I can pull this off.

The group is called ‘Matter Of Trust’ and ‘Natural Surplus’. Bookmark this page and learn how there are many ways that you can make a difference. Money isn’t always the answer.

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.

See ya Mike