It's that time of year again...and I'm not complaining one bit!  The 2010 NFL season is right around the corner and will kick off on September 9 when the reigning World Champion New Orleans Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings. For football fans, there are so many interesting story lines headed into the season.  Here in Tennessee, most are obviously... [Read more...]

For those of us who enjoy a cocktail or two from time to time, there's good chance that we may be a "regular" at a local bar or pub whose atmosphere we enjoy.  Regulars always get treated special.  Maybe the get their cold, draft beer topped off at no charge.  At the least, they don't have to wait long to order when the bar is busy.  But to get that special... [Read more...]

Clash of the Titans Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will... [Read more...]

For anyone interested in participating in a 5K race, The NAMI5K  is coming up on September 11.  NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  They're a nationa support organization for families dealing with mental illness, so if you participate, you know you're supporting a great cause. And this isn't just your average 5K either.  There will... [Read more...]

Do you currently carry renter's insurance?  Hunters Trace Apartments strongly advises their residents to get a policy.  It's really not as expensive as you may think.  In fact, you can save money on your policy in quite a few ways.  Here is one in an article I found about saving money on renter's insurance.  Check out this video too. EFT Payments: Many... [Read more...]

 Did you know that the consensus among appliance experts is that the #1 mistake people make with both their washing machines and dishwashers is that they add too much soap?  According to veteran repairman Vernon Schmidt in a March 2010 New York Times article, “Nobody thinks they use too much soap.  Most people use 10 to 15 times the amount of soap... [Read more...]

Scott Pilgrim was living a charmed slacker life -- he's 23, he's the bassist for a rock band, and he is blissfully unemployed. Then he meets the literal girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and his life is turned upside down. In order to win her heart, Scott needs to defeat a nefarious league of her ex-boyfriends in combat. Will true love win out, or is it game... [Read more...]

Memphis beer lovers, rejoice!  The Memphis Zoo's "Zoo Brew" is right around the corner on Friday, September 3.  Lager Lovers will be able to sample a slew of local favorites, microbrews and international beers from as far away as Italy, Thailand and the Netherlands. This year promises to be the biggest Zoo Brew yet, with over 100 different beers to sample,... [Read more...]

If you polled a thousand Americans on what their top three types of international cuisine are, I'd wager that almost everyone would choose Mexican food.  Who doesn't love Mexican?  Cheese, beans, onions, tomatos...all delicious ingredients to cook with. If you agree (and I know that you do), then you will appreciate my recipe here for Chicken Enchiladas. ... [Read more...]

Are you looking for something constructive to do with that college degree you earned at the University of Memphis in Art History?  How about a little "team trivia" at one of your local Memphis watering holes.  It's a great way to kick back, have some fun, meet new people and see what  you actually know (or don't know) about.  Besides, if you're any good,... [Read more...]