Clayborn Reborn From the Archives: Originally published in May, 2019 By Margot Payne Sometimes it takes decay, or the near total loss of a tangible…
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Category: Inspirations
Memphians who inspire us with their creativity, their passion, their originality, their amazing journeys.
Creatively Coping: Adventure in a confined space, with Katie Burriss
One of six artists profiled in Creatively Coping, Kristin Jones’ essay on the therapeutic power of working with one’s hands during uncertain times I can’t help…
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Look Ma, I Amended the U.S. Constitution!
By John Matthews Next month marks the 100th anniversary of universal women’s suffrage in America. The right for all females to vote in all elections was secured…
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Wayne Dowdy’s Dateline: July 4th, and a Letter to his grand nieces and nephews
By G. Wayne Dowdy On Independence Day your correspondent writes a letter to his seven year old grandniece Mallorie Pierce and grandnephews, six year old…
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At 78, Don Bryant Makes It Sound Easy
Rhythm-and-Bluesman Don Bryant’s new album You Make Me Feel, released in June, is just what the doctor ordered. By Ethan Williford In 2017, Memphis rhythm-and-bluesman…
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Love List 2020, Day 170: Little Flashes of Light
Feature image from CBC.ca By Brantley Ellzey DAY 170, June 18, 2020 It happened just a couple of nights ago. We were outside on our…
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Love List 2020, Days 50 & 59: Ellfrow and Villa Belleair
Love List days 50 and 59 By Brantley Ellzey Villa Belleair Day 59 February 28. I was driving east on Poplar yesterday enjoying the first…
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The Church of the Walking Pants
Originally published in April, 2019 By Kelly King Howe In the movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character, Ray Kinsella, hears a voice in his…
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Love List 2020, Day 32: Modernism & the “decorated shed”
By Brantley Ellzey In October 1968, the architects and married couple Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi, along with Steven Izenour and twelve Yale architecture…
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A Sanctuary In Our Caffeine Culture: My Cup of Tea, Orange Mound
Words and Photos by Kelly King Howe “See the teacups that make up that chandler?” Cheryl Henderson’s voice trembled with emotion as she referred to…
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