Memphis, TN

If you work in downtown Memphis you certainly noticed well over 200 middle school students in business attire wandering around various government offices. Unfortunately this was not a coup by the young people. The students were there for Model United Nations sponsored by the YMCA of the Mid South. The conference introduces middle school students the basics of the United Nations General Assembly. The students do research, draft, and debate resolutions. (Here is link to some the resolution)

The girls from the “H”, under the guidance and tutelage of the 7th grade geography teacher and me garnered many honors. There were eight schools and eighty-eight total resolutions. Sixteen of the resolutions make it to the General Assembly. Our girls had seven of them. We had two of the three outstanding resolutions, and two of the five outstanding delegates. Great work!!!

The Gibson Lounge off of Beale Street

Amel Larrieux

Later on that night I joined the Canadian Duck, Kath, Truk, Mocha Dave, and Christina for a performance by Amel Larrieux at the Gibson Lounge off of Beale Street. She had a very soulful jazzy sound that was quite enjoyable. She was without her usual keyboard player, due to the impending birth of his child, and one of her back-up singers. Amazingly her thirteen year old daughter filled in. You could tell she was nervous at first. However with each song she gained more and more confidence. It was neat to see the mother daughter interaction. If want a listen to her music here is her Myspace page which has some of her music.

The Green Beetle from the outside

A stained glass of the interior of the Green Beetle with... Green Beetles.

Notice the tacky X-Mas sweaters. Great theme for a party!

A bar with lots of wood panneling and a reference to "Memphis State" is my type of bar.