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Out of the mouths of babes

Posted by: Raisin Girl on: February 8, 2009

A few weeks ago I went to eat at Pap’s in Ackerman for the first time.  My kids were with me and the place was plastered with Elvis and Jesus.  Dawg didn’t mention Jesus, but pointed to a picture and said, “Elvis!!” and I thought that was funny.  So I thought it was neat and [...]

Baby take off your coat…

Posted by: Raisin Girl on: February 7, 2009

I went to Earnestine and Hazel’s last night.  It is without a doubt my favorite dive in Memphis.  I regret not taking Amanda when she was up there.  They have the BEST jukebox in the city, lots of blues, soul, motown, old school rock, of course Elvis and The Beatles.  I love their jukebox and [...]

Superbowl Sunday

Posted by: Raisin Girl on: February 1, 2009

Superbowl Sunday has always been an okay day for me.  I think it’s because I remember many many years ago that Superbowl Sunday was the day I learned I could have an orgasm with a man.  You girls totally know what I’m talking about.  Like, when you started having sex, wasn’t it like you could [...]

Non-Depressing Resolutions for 2009

Posted by: Raisin Girl on: January 11, 2009

This year I will:

* write a short story about zombies.
* make every book under my roof a Finished Book – read all the ones I never finished.
* throw away something I like. Kill my darlings.
* write the opening sentence of my first novel.
* show my appreciation to those who have earned it.

A better wife

Posted by: Raisin Girl on: September 14, 2008

I want to write lately but just can’t seem to make myself.  In two weeks I’ll be moved out.  I feel lonely but oh well, that’s all just part of it.  It’s scary but staying is scarier.  This song is fitting:
A Better Wife
Erin McKeown
i’m just something else he tried
a catalogue of interests in a catalogue [...]