Memphis, TN

Ruminations of Thanksgiving

The Speakeasy

Not sure whose idea it was but the garage was set up to accommodate people for Thanksgiving. It was furnished with a TV and a few tables and chairs for eating, drinking, hanging out. Most of the rapscallions congregated for simple reasons.

1. There desserts and cold libations were stored there.
2. There was a TV for football.
3. You were less likely to get favor/questions from Team Cheryl.

Shame Sticks

I am not sure the line when fact ends, myths begin, and legends are made. Somewhere in the ephemeral mist lives Mikey Boam. Famous too many, infamous to others, and a hero to me! Boam married into the clan through my cousin Julie. To take a football analogy way too far; Boam was a mid season acquisition to an already powerful team with simple championship ambitions. Since that moment, the goals have changed. Phrases like “best ever” have now been tossed around. I as usual digress. Boam has an affinity for butter, not as an ingredient but as a main course. Boam has “taken it to another level” or “given 110%” or fill in an overused line of your own. Boam has created Shame Sticks. They are sticks of butter rolled in sugar and then lovingly dipped in chocolate. Take a moment to envision that creation. Pure bypass laden brilliance. Boam isn’t even from the south. If he was he would surely deep fry it!!!

Three potential "SHAME STICKS"