Last weekend I went to Memphis to visit the sis in law. With finals approaching and the new job it probably wasn't the best use of time, but it was a nice break. It sucks that the trip was so short, we spent more time driving than doing anything else, but we were busy at home, they had stuff to do, so even if we had stayed a week we probably wouldn't have seen much more of them.
I really do love that town though. I know Kansas City still has a reputation as a cow town, but when you compare the two KC has become a commercialized yuppie haven. Everything here is part of a big label. Every single shopping district has the same stores, same restaraunts, and same people shopping at them. Memphis isn't too much smaller than us, but they still have that hometown feel. Chain stores are the exception, not the rule. The town itself, while it might be a little older and dirtier, has a feel of history. It's very charming in it's own way, just like me. And by that I mean no one there likes you, but they'll gladly sit down and eat some bbq and get drunk with you.
I fully expect to end up there once I'm done with school. Denise and I both like the city, the weather is slightly better, and it'll give D a chance to live near more of her family. We have more than enough to worry about right now so it's not anything that we're actively planning, but I still think it's gonna happen. Inspired by my recent visit, (and blatantly stealing an idea from Chris Zeigler), I'm gonna work on a new recipe. I don't usually do desserts but his idea for a Dead Elvis intrigues me. So coming soon, peanut butter banana chocolate cheese cake. nomnom
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