Remember those ads for THE DARK KNIGHT: "Why So Serious?" I'd like to ask that question to Win Butler and his memorial to a burning arcade, but I'm afraid he might cheer up. Butler's seriousness - one part Eeyore, one...
It’s a yearly tradition at Barton Flats… our friends Chad, Chuck and Robin open their condos and everyone gathers for food, friends, and football… and, of course, beer.
Everyone picked blue and white, or black and gold, beads on their way...
As I was enjoying the beginning of my snow day, I checked Twitter and Bardog said they’d be open for breakfast at 9. So I went in and had a great breakfast burrito and hash browns. Outstanding. When it’s not...
I woke up this morning at 5:30am to a text from my mom, "Is it snowing in Memphis?" I looked at it, chuckled to myself, and went back to sleep for another 45 minutes. As I let the dogs out,...
Hi folks. Again. I know. It's either feast or famine. I either post nothing or spam you with fifty million blog posts in one day. I guess lots of relevant things happen on snow days when we're all trapped inside...
An article in the CA today makes me grateful for my life. This post from 2008 harkens back to an break-in event that occurred a year before that while I was living downtown.A snippet from today's news story: The man...
I hate the “WHO DAT” thing but I’m going to run with it just this one time. Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on a fine Super Bowl victory.
Attn Peyton: Chin up, lil’ buckaroo. True, you threw an interception that...
C major wins! 88% major / 12% minor
So gcn wrote a massive Music and Tech Recap for Janurary ‘10 and he talked about this neat little app called HacKey. It runs through your “LastFM profile and tapping into the Echonest...
Group + Coupon = GrouponAll you collectivists take notice! If 15 of us participate, we all get the discount. Groupon is finally here!“With its vibrant Mid-South culture, Memphis offers food, music and activities...
Does certain music make you want to cook or drink wine or both? It seems that most music I like makes want to get in the kitchen & pop a bottle or two. I'm listening to the xx...
Hello, I'm Memphis SteveIt appears that I am utterly and completely stupid. In fact, I am more than just stupid. I am apparently the stupidest man on the face of the earth. I am ridiculously open and honest with people,...
Just go read it: America: A fearson foursome [FT Registration required]. Or read a review with commentary: Steve Clemmons, Core Chicago Team Sinking Obama Presidency:Financial Times Washington Bureau Chief Edward Luce has written a granularly informed insider account about those...
I know that many of you have been waiting a long time for today. No, not because of some stupid football game, but because it’s time for a new “Brick” Quote of the Week.
The Earth revolves around the sun, the...
At least kinda. I’ve been staying in being a nerd this weekend because I got a new computer. Naturally I had to take it apart, upgrade everything, do a clean install of the newest OS, and do everything in my...
The Ninth Congressional District race is now official. Candidate Dr. Willie Herenton kicked off his campaign to unseat incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary this fall.Watching the raw video of his speech, it felt like a technicolor remix...
I’ve now got updated info on what the Flying Saucer will be doing for the game tomorrow. It will be a Home Team Huddle fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. There will be beer specials and $1 hot dogs at the...
Today we hosted the first annual Who Dat Costume Competition. Please cast your vote for the cutest dog, and the winner will receive an extra piece of turkey bacon. Contestant #1: Shelby Angel as a "Who Dat""I believe that Who...
Here’s a list of suggested places Downtown to watch the Super Bowl. Note that this isn’t a complete list by any means; these are just a few places I’ve heard about.
Couple of notes before I get started: First of all,...
UPDATE (2/6): The medical team from Le Bonheur continues to put in long hours. Again, you can follow their trip on the hospital's blog.As one M:M reader noted, The Commercial Appeal has sent a team to Haiti. They apparently left...
The Jersey Shore pub crawl is tonight, with check-in at Wet Willie’s between 8:30 and 9. To get everyone in the mood, here’s a video from Jersey, voted the “Douchiest Home Video of 2009″ on the Hot Chicks with Douchebags...
Early night last night (was only out until about 11) but fun times. I was hanging out with friends by the pool table at the Saucer, while Kings of the Delta played on stage. All of the sudden we looked...
What, you ask, is MOCA? MOCA is the Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the Pyramid in Memphis, TN. Oh, it doesn't exist. But if these folks can have their way, then it will exist in our...
So it’s Friday and I’m in love. I’m also coming to the end of a full week brain-racking, trying to think of a good way to celebrate the third anniversary of this blog.
Without much of anything you’d call success.
After my...
I am living in a constant state of DOMS from excessive lunges, squats, burpees, and jumping in strength class. However, if constant muscle soreness is any indication of improvement in my present physical condition, I can only believe that in...
Comcast CEO gets reamed out by Al Franken:Sen. Franken said that Comcatastrophe Roberts had met him in his office and said that the FCC rules "will make sure that you always have a wide variety of programs because they forbid...
First of all, a request. I’ve had several Saucer regulars tell me, “I love the Brick quotes! Keep ‘em coming! If you ever need more, I have a ton of them!” Well, I’m two days away from the beginning of...
When a non-swimmer sees a SWIM TEST!!! scheduled on Training Peaks it can be a tad bit scary. Especially since I haven’t done an all out 400 since Rebel Man triathlon three years ago. And that was when...
UPDATE (2/5/10): In a Flyer op-ed, Zack McMillin further opined on his decision to leave The Commercial Appeal for Rebuild Government.An excerpt: With the Memphis and Shelby County Charter Commission charged with writing a charter for new government that voters...
I’m compiling a list of restaurants and bars offering specials during the Super Bowl this Sunday. If you’re a Downtown restaurant or bar, shoot me the details at paul@paulryburn.com. Will post the list tomorrow or Saturday....
Kwik Shop Grill711 East Parkway552-3690I've been in a convenience store kind of mood. I did a piece for the current issue of Edible Memphis, Well isn't that convenient, that lists my faves. The Kwik Shop Grill, which recently burnt down...
If you’re in the restaurant industry and will be working Sunday, February 14 and won’t get to enjoy Valentine’s Day with your loved one, John Bragg is thinking of you. Circa will do a special Service Industry Valentine’s Day Monday,...
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