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…
Read More The Shoals — Music MagicNeighborhood Theaters: The Normal
By Robert A. Lanier I suppose that, in most cities of any size, there is no longer such a thing as a “neighborhood” movie theater.…
Read More Neighborhood Theaters: The NormalThe End of WW II
By Robert A. Lanier I am certain that everyone who is old enough remembers what they were doing when they learned that World War II…
Read More The End of WW IICatching 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…
Read More Catching Up with an Old Friend: A Pictorial Love Letter to The Pink PalaceThe Sears Catalog Christmas Book
By Robert A. Lanier Once upon a time, every year, two free paperback books approximately two inches thick plopped onto the doorstep of almost every…
Read More The Sears Catalog Christmas BookIt’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…
Read More It’s Tupelo, HoneyBefore Libertyland: Memories of the Old Fairgrounds Amusement Park
Nothing says ‘Memphis’ like the old Fairgrounds Amusement Park of Memphis memories, beautifully captured here by fan-favorite Charlie Lambert. Originally published June 2019 for both…
Read More Before Libertyland: Memories of the Old Fairgrounds Amusement ParkSummertime 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…
Read More Summertime Blues: Buttoned-down RadicalSummertime 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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