Went to see Ryan Adams & The Cardinals last night at the new Minglewood Hall here in Memphis. It was a good show, but I know a bunch of folks were probably disappointed that the set seemed rather short and there was no encore. Other people were clamoring for Ryan to play songs off Whiskeytown or his solo albums, which was also a NO GO.
I really wasn't surprised by what he played or how it ended. I was however sad that he choose not to play Magnolia Mountain. He did however play Let It Ride and Come Pick Me Up. I'm going to see if I can track the entire set-list down. If I do, I will post it for you all here. In the meantime, you can check out the video I shot last night:
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9.02.2008
I found a photograph...
Ok, I may be having a bit too much fun today. But take a peek about what I could have looked like in an old yearbook:
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8.21.2008
8.15.2008
GROWL Memphis
So here is something that made me smile and laugh this morning. My neighborhood is very quaint and active. What I like most about my area is that it’s very runner, walker and biker friendly...Until things like Crepe Myrtle’s grow out of control and block the side walk.
And trust me I know all about the Crepe Myrtle’s out of control way – mine is constantly making a mess of my car, driveway and porch. I spend more time then I care to think about trying to tame this crazy tree plus its’ flowers and dust.
That leads me to my morning funny. My neighbor who lives around the corner has a Crepe Myrtle that literally took over the sidewalk. I jokingly told our mutual friend that the tree had begun to beat me up (leaving me with pink flowers entangled in my curls). To avoid the confrontation with the tree, Parker and I had decided to move to the street when we approached that block.
Until this morning when I got a pleasant surprise & note, which culminated in me smiling and laughing. See below:
As I stood there giggling I noticed some chalk was left out, so what did I do? I wrote back of course!!! I replied, “Thanks the management “hearts” it!” and “Bonus next month!” The older couple who lives in between our houses stopped as I finished up my chalk response. They declared to me how impressed they were with my neighbor’s tree trimming efforts.
Here is a shot of the offending tree:
And finally all this got my creative juices flowing so I wrote the following fake e-mail response to my friend:
Ms. Peacock**,
I wanted to extend a 3 Bark salute to you this morning from GROWL Memphis*! We were notified by some nosy neighbors in your 'hood that the crepe myrtle at your residence was finally cut back allowing bikers, runners and walkers access back to Sevier from Shirlwood & Philwood. Most importantly it now allows Dogs and their human companions a clear walkway to tread on their daily poop & scoop outings.
I for one tested this poop path this morning with Sir Barks-A-Lot (a Beagle) & Mr. Pickles (a Pomeranian) and we were quite impressed with the tree surgery. Mr. Pickles even christened the tree in his excitement. I know what you're thinking, but don't worry!!! I carry a canine fanny pack that includes doggie bags, wipes and a few innovative sprays to clean up the toughest mess (which is also available for ONLY $49.99 on the growlmemphis.org website).
Again, thank you so much for trimming back the tree and allowing our four-legged brothering the privileges to "walk this way!"
If you would like to learn more about GROWL Memphis, make a purchase, donation, register your dog or become a resident dog walker/dog walker –in-training please visit us online @ www.growlmemphis.org
Yours truly,
B. Mad Dog
Betty "The Mad Dog" Beagle
President & Communications Chair
GROWL Memphis
www.growlmemphis.org
growlmemphis@gmail.com
901.526.BARK
ALPHA DOG (#31)
* GROWL Memphis = Greater Residences of Wags & Licks in Memphis
**Name has been removed to protect the innocent
Anyway, I hope you get a chuckle out of this like I did. TGIF to all my Reeling with Rachiley readers out there!
And trust me I know all about the Crepe Myrtle’s out of control way – mine is constantly making a mess of my car, driveway and porch. I spend more time then I care to think about trying to tame this crazy tree plus its’ flowers and dust.
That leads me to my morning funny. My neighbor who lives around the corner has a Crepe Myrtle that literally took over the sidewalk. I jokingly told our mutual friend that the tree had begun to beat me up (leaving me with pink flowers entangled in my curls). To avoid the confrontation with the tree, Parker and I had decided to move to the street when we approached that block.
Until this morning when I got a pleasant surprise & note, which culminated in me smiling and laughing. See below:
As I stood there giggling I noticed some chalk was left out, so what did I do? I wrote back of course!!! I replied, “Thanks the management “hearts” it!” and “Bonus next month!” The older couple who lives in between our houses stopped as I finished up my chalk response. They declared to me how impressed they were with my neighbor’s tree trimming efforts. 
Here is a shot of the offending tree:
And finally all this got my creative juices flowing so I wrote the following fake e-mail response to my friend:Ms. Peacock**,
I wanted to extend a 3 Bark salute to you this morning from GROWL Memphis*! We were notified by some nosy neighbors in your 'hood that the crepe myrtle at your residence was finally cut back allowing bikers, runners and walkers access back to Sevier from Shirlwood & Philwood. Most importantly it now allows Dogs and their human companions a clear walkway to tread on their daily poop & scoop outings.
I for one tested this poop path this morning with Sir Barks-A-Lot (a Beagle) & Mr. Pickles (a Pomeranian) and we were quite impressed with the tree surgery. Mr. Pickles even christened the tree in his excitement. I know what you're thinking, but don't worry!!! I carry a canine fanny pack that includes doggie bags, wipes and a few innovative sprays to clean up the toughest mess (which is also available for ONLY $49.99 on the growlmemphis.org website).
Again, thank you so much for trimming back the tree and allowing our four-legged brothering the privileges to "walk this way!"
If you would like to learn more about GROWL Memphis, make a purchase, donation, register your dog or become a resident dog walker/dog walker –in-training please visit us online @ www.growlmemphis.org
Yours truly,
B. Mad Dog
Betty "The Mad Dog" Beagle
President & Communications Chair
GROWL Memphis
www.growlmemphis.org
growlmemphis@gmail.com
901.526.BARK
ALPHA DOG (#31)
* GROWL Memphis = Greater Residences of Wags & Licks in Memphis
**Name has been removed to protect the innocent
Anyway, I hope you get a chuckle out of this like I did. TGIF to all my Reeling with Rachiley readers out there!
8.13.2008
8.07.2008
Sacred Stones
"Would you catch me if I was falling?
Would you answer if I was calling?
Could you love me with my eyes closed?
'Cause I saw something and I don't know what to do"
8.05.2008
8.03.2008
Willie Nelson & Dave Matthews Band Setlist @ Autozone Park 8.2.08
Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews Band played at Autozone Baseball park last night. It was fantastic, even if it was a super hot Memphis summer night. Here is the setlist for DMB, hopefully in the coming days I will be able to find Willie's set list too:Don't Drink the Water
Old Dirt Hill
Eh Hee
Water/Wine Jam
Tripping Billies
Gravedigger (with Willie Nelson)
The Song That Jane Likes
Drive In Drive Out
Burning Down The House
#41
So Damn Lucky
Crash Into Me
Corn Bread
Sledgehammer
Where Are You Going
Smooth Rider
Louisiana Bayou
Two Step
Encore:
Sister
Anyone Seen The Bridge
Too Much (tease)
Ants Marching
7.31.2008
Faith, Hope & Love
In such a fast paced world sometimes we neglect the most basic things in our lives. The things that exist right in front of us – family and friends are often taken for granted. Sometimes we would rather choose to play on our blackberry, Iphone or computer then to look away from the screen for a few minutes to really treasure the things that really matter.
Instead we toil away on that work e-mail, proposal, game or anything else that occupies our forefront. I for one am as guilty of doing this as anyone else. I often get caught up in something from work or some emotional tie that I carry with me outside of the office (which I probably should have just check at the door).
I always found it slightly refreshing though when I talked with my old manager a few jobs back. He seemed to always fret and worry about his to-do list for work, but always found solace in going home. And you could tell that he just adored his family to no end.
Yes, his job provided him a never ending list of tasks. But his family provided him a substance that enriched his life. His entire family bonded over music and religion. And you could just tell how his wife lit up his world. They practiced and lived the motto “Faith, Hope and Love.”
This lesson is going to come into play now and in the coming days since his wife passed away from a rare blood disease. It saddens me to see him so torn apart, since I always picture him as this pillar of strength. But the way his wife lived her life touching countless other directly and indirectly with faith, hope and love will live on through him and their children. I hope that peace finds him and his children.
And I hope that all of us too, will find comfort in the simple things that are in front of us through faith, hope and love.
Instead we toil away on that work e-mail, proposal, game or anything else that occupies our forefront. I for one am as guilty of doing this as anyone else. I often get caught up in something from work or some emotional tie that I carry with me outside of the office (which I probably should have just check at the door).
I always found it slightly refreshing though when I talked with my old manager a few jobs back. He seemed to always fret and worry about his to-do list for work, but always found solace in going home. And you could tell that he just adored his family to no end.
Yes, his job provided him a never ending list of tasks. But his family provided him a substance that enriched his life. His entire family bonded over music and religion. And you could just tell how his wife lit up his world. They practiced and lived the motto “Faith, Hope and Love.”
This lesson is going to come into play now and in the coming days since his wife passed away from a rare blood disease. It saddens me to see him so torn apart, since I always picture him as this pillar of strength. But the way his wife lived her life touching countless other directly and indirectly with faith, hope and love will live on through him and their children. I hope that peace finds him and his children.
And I hope that all of us too, will find comfort in the simple things that are in front of us through faith, hope and love.
7.25.2008
7.24.2008
Coldplay Set List @ The United Center 7.22.08
This concert was absolutely AMAZING...I was so blown away by the music and the event Coldplay created, that's all I've got to say for the moment. Here is the set list from the show:
Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Viva La Vida
Yes
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
Chinese Sleep Chant (side stage)
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (side stage/techno version)
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Lost!
Lost! (repeated for video)
The Scientist (Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (Will - Acoustic)
Encore:
Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends
The Escapist
Encore 2:
Green Eyes (Chris & Will acoustic)
Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Viva La Vida
Yes
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
Chinese Sleep Chant (side stage)
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (side stage/techno version)
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Lost!
Lost! (repeated for video)
The Scientist (Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (Will - Acoustic)
Encore:
Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends
The Escapist
Encore 2:
Green Eyes (Chris & Will acoustic)
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