memphisLimelight

I'd like to start this blog by giving a shout out to Robitussin and my good friend Ruby.  I don't know what tussin is, but it works.  And thanks, Ruby, for acting as my notebook last night (which I left at home) by texting me reminders of what I wanted to blog about.

We started at Lolo's, and I have to say it has a really nice atmosphere.  The dining room is really relaxing, romantic even, and the bar area is laid back.  The smoked trout cakes were great, and we got a dessert that was nothing short of heaven. 

It doesn't have a name yet, but it was a mango and guava mousse, drizzled in a raspberry sauce and dotted with blueberries.  You've got to try it.  All I can say is "OMG!"

Someone brought to my attention that they have a problem with the current dumpster-free trash collection pilot program.  I hadn't paid attention to the details, but apparently, the proposed solution is to place bagged trash on the street M - F nights instead of in the dumpsters.  This is supposed to deter dumpster diving and related problems. 

The business owner who brought this up says the trash is now getting strewn about the street instead of being contained in the dumpster or at least the alley.  Seems like the logical outcome to me.  I could've predicted that.

The flyer he gave me about the program states that it has been successful in Vancouver and Seattle.  Hmm, I don't see any similarities between Memphis and those cities, but what do I know.  Is this a big problem?  Dumpsters?  I don't think so.  When it comes to trash, we need recycling. 

Coincidentally, the South Main Association's monthly meeting, Tue., Nov. 11th, will have Joy Williams from the Public Works Division as the speaker.  She will talk about the dumpster pilot program and about plans to bring recycling downtown.  The meeting starts at 6 pm at the Jay Etkin Gallery (South Main & Huling).

As I typed part of this, Obama gave his first press conference as President-Elect.  One reporter asked what kind of dog they're going to get, and he answered that since one of his daughters is allergic, they need a hypoallergenic breed, although they would prefer a shelter dog, which would be a mut like him.  Gosh, he's funny, and it's nice to have a President-Elect who can pronounce the names of foreign leaders.

Now, it's Friday, and you only have two more hours of work.  Right now you might be thinking you can't make it two more hours, but you can.  I believe in you.  And then you'll be so happy it's happy hour.