Author Archives: Blake

Adventures in the Everyday

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Blake

November Twentieth (six months ago today) was also a Sunday. I remember because Sara and I went to see the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at the Southern Theater — a first adventure that would lead to a blog redesign and a … Continue reading →

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Till Dynamic Fare

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Blake

Saturday was incredibly busy. Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, a supermoon, and Heatwave decided the May dance party was going to be Prom (“Satellite of Love” was the theme). Plus Jackie was in town for some kind of Librarian conference; … Continue reading →

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Long Island ice teas at Union Cafe

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Blake

Union Cafe has one of the greatest patios on High Street. Jackie was visiting and we wanted to get some cocktails. Sadly, Mouton wasn’t open yet (yes, we were trying to drink in the middle of the afternoon). Luckily, Union … Continue reading →

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Coffee at Hangover Easy cause I’m not ready to start my week yet

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Blake
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Stories of Memphis

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Blake

(written for the Ann and Emanuel Rudolph Student Book Collecting Award) Twain and Faulkner wrote of Memphis. Ida B. Wells published there, until she was run out of town by a mob. Rich from songs cheaply bought from poor black … Continue reading →

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