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The Writing Blues in French

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

“Woke up this morning with the unpublished writers blues. No point tryin’ when you’re born to lose.” You gotta suffer if you want to sing the blues. It’s the law. Memphis Earlene doesn’t think I’m doing it right. ” You … Continue reading →

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Exercise Blues

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

“Woke up this morning/ And went back to sleep”….Epstein-Barre Blues, by Memphis Earlene Gray. Woke up this morning, fed the cats, and got back in bed. That was a few hours ago. “Exercise can prevent depression,” says Scarlett, looking up … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Blues

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

My blog is one year old today.  I want to celebrate with a cup cake from our neighborhood bakery, but no one’s in a festive mood. “If it was your blog it would have your name on it, not mine, … Continue reading →

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Kafka Blues Part Deux

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Kafka Blues Part Deux.

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Kafka Blues

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

“Woke up this morning,discovered I ‘d been turned into a gigantic bug, which made it hard to get out of bed…..”  Franz Kafka Blues, in rough translation. “Yu can’t have the blues in Prague,” Memphis Earlene says.  “Not even if … Continue reading →

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Homesick Blues

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

I left New York because I wanted off street parking and NYC was no place to raise a golden retriever.  It’s been exile ever since. I live in Washington DC. in a New York frame of  mind. I have off … Continue reading →

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Hoodie Blues

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

I walk the mean streets of  Georgetown with Blues Avatar Memphis Earlene Gray, and Scarlett Ginsburg, who is a dybbuk.  She is  also my fashion advisor.  In a gesture of solidarity  I am wearing the black cashmere hoodie she found … Continue reading →

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Birth Control Blues Part Deux

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Memphis Earlene Gray

Birth Control Blues Part Deux.

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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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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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