For Veterans’ Day, an East Tennessee kid who served in two wars By John Mathews Normally I confine myself to compelling tales specific to Memphis…
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Category: John’s Uncommon Denominators
From John Matthews, “Uncommon Denominators” in Memphis history: snippets of little-known histories that shape Memphis of today
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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John’s Uncommon Denominators: Cold Comfort in 1860
The early ice trade in Memphis By John Matthews Summer is officially here. “Remind me, why in the hell do I continue to live in…
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John’s Uncommon Denominators: Butterflies, Mail Order and U2
Welcome diversions during the pandemic shutdown By John Matthews Let’s have a little discussion about quantum physics, the Chaos Theory, Memphis and – with apologies…
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Coronavirus? Memphis, We’ve Done This Before
Shelter in place, social distancing, self quarantine. Community spread, flatten the curve, herd immunity, essential services. Remember a bygone time when these buzz words were not in…
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