Christmas in Dixie

A week ago I was in "Dixie" watching freezing rain and a bit of snow - much more winter than the locals were accustomed to having in December.  The hotel lobbies, homes, stores, and countryside showed evidence that it was nearly Christmas.  (Stay tuned for other posts showing said evidence.)  I ran across this song awhile back but have listened to it several times this season.  Since I'm not going to be in the Caribbean or at a beach this year, I will have to have to settle for a few "exotic" Christmas/winter memories from the Southern USA.  This song can help with that!

Meanwhile

I remember liking "Choose Your Own Adventure" books as a kid, so was similarly intrigued when I learned about Meanwhile.  I usually make a post for a book only after I have finished reading the complete book.  I make an exception here since author and cartoonist Jason Shiga has created 3856 different story possibilities in this clever hybrid of a comic strip and choose your own adventure.  I have followed several story lines through - some leading in disappointing or disturbing endings - but have yet to find the "best" line through the book.  (Another holiday gift for one of my nieces/nephews!)

Memphis, TN

What is more Memphis than having Elvis sing about Marie?  I went to Memphis to run in a half marathon but it was cancelled due to exceptionally cold and icy weather.  So I toured Memphis for the weekend... no sign of Marie.