November is already here and we are just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving.  Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal has 3000 calories and 229 grams of fat?  And that's just the average.  For those of us used to some good Southern cooking with plenty of butter and gravy, you can bet our typical Thanksgiving feast has a much higher quantity of... [Read more...]

Well everyone, it seems that the last days of summer are upon us. Though the warm weather will still hang around for a few more weeks, it's still a change. I'm slightly grateful for the nice, crisp breeze that will come with fall, but I'm not too excited about the way my sinuses act up when the season's change. Oh well. That being said, we have to... [Read more...]

The Memphis Zoo is bringing back one of it's more popular events, Zoo Brew, for Labor Day Weekend! This event is strictly for those 21 and up, so no kiddies allowed! The event WILL sell out (as it has before) so be sure to get your tickets now! As of this writing, there were a few left so hurry! The Zoo Brew is tomorrow, September 3rd at 7 pm; the... [Read more...]

Hey Madison at Schilling! Are you doing anything exciting this weekend? If you're still looking for something to do and have some time on your hands, why not head out to Fuller Fest this Saturday, August 7th at T.O. Fuller State Park? There is so much going on at Fuller Fest that it's amazing that they fit everything into just one day! At Fuller... [Read more...]

Mmmm...I can smell the barbecue already. :) The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held on May 13-15 at Tom Lee Park. Hundreds of teams are competing for over $90 K worth of prizes and of course, bragging rights. Teams often adorn their areas with elaborate decoration, trophies attesting to their boasting rights, have... [Read more...]

You've got to admit, the man has heart. Even knowing that he had an injury that if aggravated, would be season ending for him, Marc Gasol strode out onto the court Wednesday night to face the Dallas Mavericks, and try to help keep the Memphis Grizzlies from another losing season. Unfortunately Gasol aggravated the injury after a collision with Mav's... [Read more...]

I want to go scuba diving in tropical waters and take pictures of the marine life. I know that it’s not very extreme, but it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. Being that I don’t know how to swim and I’m deathly afraid of water that comes past chest level, that’s a big feat for me. This is one of many on my list of things to do.... [Read more...]