Memphis people are strange

Manners matter

Last night I was in line at Kimbrough, bottle of cheap bubbly in hand, waiting on the guy in front of me to get done with his transaction, when said dude turned to me and asked what I was getting. I held up the bottle so he could see the label. “Is it good?” he asked. I nodded in the affirmative. “It’s good and cheap,” I said. (Barefoot Bubbly, woo!) “Yeah, I need something to…

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blogging comedy

In which I improve your quality of life

Internet, if you are not periodically checking up on Sexy People, then I don’t know what to do with you. The amazing diversity of the human form and professional photo studio backdrop is absolutely astonishing.

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Fran Moments

My mother: PUN MASTER

I’m sitting in my parents’ kitchen, showing my sister how to work the iMac I’m giving her (farewell, trusty iMac; you did me right for four years and I will miss you mightily), and explaining the concept of the dock. Mom observes. Me: You can customize the size of the dock or move it around on the screen, whatever you want. [eyes Mom] Cool, huh? Y’all should buy a Mac. Come to the dark side!…

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