Originally published in May 2023 Words and Pictures by Ken Billett A gray squirrel scampered across the painted concrete deck, darting between thick-cushioned outdoor furniture.…
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Author: Ken Billett
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
A December Afternoon at the Memphis Zoo Words and photos by Ken Billett Thabo roared a hoarse greeting as Emily and I walked between a…
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The Shoals — Music Magic
Words and Photos by Ken Billett “Here in the middle of the studio is one of the most famous pianos in all of music.” The…
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Catching Up with an Old Friend: A Pictorial Love Letter to The Pink Palace
words and pictures by Ken Billett Riding the escalator up to the mezzanine area on the second level, the Grind City Picks display filled a…
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It’s Tupelo, Honey
Words and photos by Ken Billett Wearing a royal blue golf shirt, featuring a logo or nametag on the chest, the woman beckoned to us…
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Summertime Blues: Buttoned-down Radical
Words and Pictures by Ken Billett March 15, 2022 — You old radical you, Mike responded via text message. I’d just sent Mike a photo…
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Summertime Blues: Hurricane Elvis Remembered
By Ken Billett Saturday, July 22, 2023—Vicki, glanced up from her phone. “Did you know today is the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Elvis?” “Wow,” I…
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Elvis is My Co-Pilot
Word and photos by Ken Billett One unique advantage of living in Memphis, Tennessee, compared with other mid-sized American cities, is that everyone knows Memphis.…
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Reconciliation: What’s Left Behind
Words and Photos by Ken Billett From overhead speakers, Jimi Hendrix’s whispery voice sings the story of “Little Wing.” The song’s slow tempo and bluesy…
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Finding Peace
Word and photos by Ken Billett Birds, mostly gulls, swooped and squawked, playing in the oak trees lining 4th Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg,…
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