Most days during my Odyssey week it didn't matter where I was or what particularly I was doing. What really mattered was this unwavering awareness of love. People doing what they love, acting out of love, and in turn, generating more love. It was also about stepping out of this
Amazing things are happening at a large and very ordinary looking Midtown home. It sits unassumingly on a busy street, with no sign in the yard marking the residence. Inside, like most homes, there are bedrooms, a play room, a dining room, and a kitchen. In many ways it is
The Levitt Shell has become a very popular place in Memphis again. Hundreds, sometimes thousands of people flock there many weekends of the year to see free live concerts (50+ shows per year). I’ve been among the crowds many nights, and it’s always a pleasure to enjoy an evening with
Exploring new parts of this city is something I enjoy. I observe these places like a child witnessing something for the first time, and I like it. It’s important to me to be aware of the city I call home, visiting all areas - even the unknown and out of
Today was a cool and beautiful August day, which made me even happier to join Catholic Charities of West Tennessee at their weekly Mobile Food Pantry. As I traveled to Frayser, I realized I had never experienced a food pantry before, other than the donation of food throughout my life.
Adriene and other riders with the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry Every Wednesday night, while you may be at home cooking your family dinner, or resting from your day at work, a group of people meet at a quaint Midtown Memphis home. Cars equipped with bike racks line the
Adriene and Princess Peach at the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County If you look up 'animal lover' in the dictionary, you'd definitely see my name. Today I got to visit a place that loves animals too – The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County (HSMSC).
Mick offering pet therapy at SRVS For as long as I recall, I’ve wanted to take my fiancé’s family dog Mick to serve as a therapy dog. He is a 13 year old Australian Shepherd, and he’s been “my dog” too, for almost 9 years. Even in his
As I embark on my Odyssey week I can’t help but think about the word odyssey and what it embodies: adventure, the unknown, and soon-to-arrive memorable experiences. There isn’t a better set-up here! I’m eager – and a bit nervous - to embark on this journey in my own city.