Author Archives: Memphis Earlene Gray

February Blues

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Got no money but I’m wearing Gucci Shoes/ Got no money but I’m wearing Gucci Shoes./ Been to Filene’s Basement. Done shopped away the blues. It’s the middle of February and I have the Blues. Filene’s Basement is dead and … Continue reading →

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Election Year Blues

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene does not understand how a young woman in her right mind would want Newt Gingrich in her bed. ” If you stuck a fork in him he’d bleed  ugly sauce. Looks like a Serbian dictator on trial for … Continue reading →

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New Year Blues

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

New Year Blues.

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Shopping Blues

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene and I are in New York City for the Weekend, and I am taking her shopping, which means a whirlwind tour of Second Hand and Consignment Stores.  At Angel St. (118 W. 17th) we bought 10 hair bands … Continue reading →

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Joan Didion Blues

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

  Joan Didion Blues I’ve always envied Joan Didion for her glamourous life. Her style, her marriage to a fellow writer who adored her, her ability to walk in high heels. Like the red sandals with their four inch high … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Blues Part Deux

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene and I attempt to have a Serious Political Discussion without resorting to buzzwords or cheap shots. “A big difference between my generation and Occupy Wall Street is no one’s trying to blow up the Bank of America building … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Blues

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Occupy Wall Street Blues.

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Advice to a Young Blues Woman

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Dear Memphis Earlene, I’m quitting my IRS job so I can be a full time Blues woman. What do full-time Blues women wear? Sincerely, Heather Chang “Someone had too much fun in a karaoke bar,” says Memphis Earlene. “This is … Continue reading →

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Savage Homecoming

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Memphis Earlene and I got bumped up to Business class on the flight home from France. Unlike me she’s hard to impress. “Yeah, the seats are bigger, the drinks are free, and they serve better food. But it’s still airplane … Continue reading →

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The Yemen Blues

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Memphis Earlene Gray

The Yemen Blues.

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