Author Archives: Memphis Earlene Gray

Charlottesville Blues

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

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Charlottesville Blues

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

  I’m pleading with the Laziest Gal in Town to give me just one good blog post. “I’m working on Charlottesville Blues but I can not do it alone.” I tell her. “Ain’t in the mood,” she says. “Plenty of … Continue reading →

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70th Birthday Blues

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Most Blues begin Woke Up This Morning. Sometimes just getting out of bed and not crawling back in is a Feat of Courage and Gesture of Faith towards the Universe. Chronic depression is like being saddled with an irritating younger … Continue reading →

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Master/Servant Blues

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

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Master/Servant Blues

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

I do not have a cell phone but if I had one I would have a dumb one.   . My father was an engineer.  Poor man, he died before they invented telephones that could take pictures. He would have … Continue reading →

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Post Inauguration Blues

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Woke up this morning with the Blues.  The Women’s March was outstanding, twice the size of  Littlefinger’s  Inauguration festivities and much more festive. But that was three days ago. I need a better name for the Unmentionable One. The man … Continue reading →

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Post-Election Blues

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene’s beverage of choice these days is White Russians, which seems so wrong. Blues Beverages are whiskey and wine. “Blues women do not drink alcoholic beverages that taste like dessert. It’s a Code violation,” I tell her. “Blues women … Continue reading →

Posted in Banality of Evil, Blues, Existentialism, Feminism, Hillary Clinton, Humor, Politics, Politics 2016, women | 2 Comments

Cassandra on Prozac Blues

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene’s  drinking  White Russians this afternoon on the Virtual Veranda while I sip Coke Zero.   THree hours and 25 minutes before I can switch to Wild Turkey, but who’s count… Source: Cassandra on Prozac Blues

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Cassandra on Prozac Blues

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene’s  drinking  White Russians this afternoon on the Virtual Veranda while I sip Coke Zero.   THree hours and 25 minutes before I can switch to Wild Turkey, but who’s counting? I’ve invited Latte Woman to join us on … Continue reading →

Posted in Banality of Evil, mental health, Politics 2016 | 1 Comment

Civil Rights in the Bathroom Blues

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Memphis Earlene Gray

I dreamed I was trapped in a Women’s Bathroom at a rest stop on I-95 with Caitlyn Jenner.  We’re washing up at adjoining sinks, our faces reflected in the mirror. Bright and chatty, reveling … Source: Civil Rights in the … Continue reading →

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