What I'm Reading This Week #34
Hello you sassy beast! Ready for another flip flappin' fantastic weekend? Yes indeedy, Ally Sheedy. It's been a week of working ahead for me as I try to work on ideas for holiday posts. I know, no one is ready for Christmas but spit balling stuff is actually getting me excited for the season. I like to try to give myself the month of December off from writing new posts (except updating weekly happenings) so all I have to do is respond if needed. It lets me take a little mental break during the holidays to try to enjoy what I can then hop back into the new year hopefully rested and ready to roll. We did book our 30th anniversary trip, which is the same one we had to cancel this year and of course got travel insurance. It's just nice to have something to hopefully look forward to and it makes you go "where the heck did 4 1/2 years go?" because it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating our 25th. Do people even celebrate their 30t...
It's not in Memphis proper (it's in Mississippi--but that's not that far off) but it's worth going to just for the stories it will generate.
ReplyDeleteGraceland Too. (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11097)
In a word, it's nuts. But fun nuts. I went with my hubby and sister in-law and we still crack each other up with quotes from the curator (or favorite being "Stand back, I don't want to get you pregnant!").
That stinks that Mud Island will be closed - that was my very favorite thing in Memphis.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you guys are museum people, but the National Civil Rights museum at the Lorraine hotel was interesting. Depressing, but interesting and definitely worthwhile.
I live only an hour from Memphis and frequently visit. You might look at the zoo or Memphis Botanical Gardens and see what special events they have during the time frame you'll be there. Both are beautiful places. Pink Palace Museum might also be something you'd like. It's geared toward children, but still neat. There's an IMAX theater inside too! Shelby Farms has an awesome drive through Christmas lights display (again depending on when you'll be there).
ReplyDeleteConsider Felicia Suzanne's for some upscale dining. She used to be Emeril Lagasse's girlfriend and has an awesome restaraunt downtown. Also, Blues City Cafe on Beale has food a million times better than BB Kings.
If you are into gambling, casinos are only about 30 minutes from Memphis in Tunica. Lots of concerts always going on there and Paula Deen has a buffet there.
You might also see what types of shows/concerts will be at the Orpheum during your stay. They've had lots of awesome Broadway productions this past year.
Thanks for the suggestions so far! Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteI'm no help to you on this one, having never been there. How exciting the booth thing is! I have managed to fit into a handful but some places are still impossible for me. I'm gonna get there, though. You are SUCH an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely looking forward to going back and it looks like we've got some great suggestions here. Thanks everyone!
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