Sometimes all you can do is show up. There are not words to heal a broken heart or replace what was lost too soon. You cannot fix the unfixable or fill the hole that is left. All you can do is be there and listen. And say it sucks. And ask for stories that tellContinue reading “Showing up”
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Halloween traditions
I have always loved Halloween. When I was a kid, I was all about going trick-or-treating with my brothers and a parent. Some of our neighbors made their houses spooky, but most just gave us candy. We would walk a couple of streets before coming home to sort, trade and eat what seemed like a mountain ofContinue reading “Halloween traditions”
Ordinary Love
After a month of waiting, it finally rained yesterday. It kept coming down throughout dinner and through the time when we would normally go on our post-dining walk. Our walks give the dependents–both the dog and the toddler–a chance to stretch their legs and bark at dogs. They also provide Greg and I some time to talkContinue reading “Ordinary Love”
Gender revealed
When people find out I’m pregnant, the first thing they ask is if I know if I am having a boy or a girl. And if I want to know. And if I have a preference. And if. And if. The answer is that we found out today because life and pregnancy are full ofContinue reading “Gender revealed”
A Trumpet and an Entertainer
Originally posted on The Pink Palace Family of Museums:
W.C. Handy is one of the most recognizable names in Memphis music. Handy was born in 1873 in Florence, Alabama, to freed slaves. He was a literate man who wrote down the songs of black workers, which formed the basis of the blues. Handy moved to…
The Case of the Missing Pygmy Hippo
Originally posted on The Pink Palace Family of Museums:
In the 1970s, the Pink Palace Museum was changing from an eclectic collection of oddities to a museum with a cohesive mission to preserve and exhibit the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South. Staff members started the zoo salvage program to build up the museum’s…
One moment later
Lately, I find myself thinking about the moment when everything changes. There are those gradual buildups that you can look back on and see a slow evolution to a new reality. Things like your kid learning to talk. Odd noises lead to persistent babble become repeated monosyllables turn to words. But those aren’t the times I have been dwellingContinue reading “One moment later”
Some Fine Hats
Originally posted on The Pink Palace Family of Museums:
When it comes to fashion, hats have the practical function of keeping one’s head warm. However, hats are also symbols of identity that can tell us about the owner’s social class, occupation and personal style. One of the Pink Palace’s most unusual hats belonged to Ms.…
Soundtrack
I’ve noticed a subtle, yet persistent change in the soundtrack of my life. It used to include large spans of quiet; I am not one for constant aural stimulation. Music is wonderful, but I don’t need to always have it on. Sometimes I turn off my car radio and drive accompanied by my daydreams. Part of the reasonContinue reading “Soundtrack”
Guest post for Memphis Type History
I’ve been loving the Memphis Type History blog, and I recently got the chance to work on a guest post for them about the Pink Palace’s small version of the Holiday Inn Great Sign. You can read it here: http://www.memphistypehistory.com/the-holiday-inn-great-sign/
Caroline Mitchell Carrico 