A collection of miscellaneous thoughts and pics of things we saw along the way....
1. Airport Newsstands and the Political Divide
1. Airport Newsstands and the Political Divide
For whatever reason, it had been a while since my last layover in a "red state" airport. But this year I have had layovers in both Atlanta and Dallas, and each time I was surprised to see an airport newsstand I'd never seen in Sea-Tac, SFO, or Kennedy - the Fox News Channel store! Apparently Fox only places its stores in airports where their loyal viewers are most likely to be found and stays away from liberal hubs like New York and Seattle. So I eagerly went inside looking for aisles of mugs and t-shirts filled with anti-Obama Tea Party slogans, but was disappointed to find the usual mix of beach novels, Doritos and cheap trinkets. Maybe Fox isn't so bad after all one you get to know them....[thinking]....well, maybe not.
2. Donk Cars - High-Risin' in the Dirty South
Growing up in California in the 80s and 90s, I became accustomed to low riders (preferably with hydraulics) as the hip-hop car of choice, with the '64 Impala being the emblematic example:
2. Donk Cars - High-Risin' in the Dirty South
Growing up in California in the 80s and 90s, I became accustomed to low riders (preferably with hydraulics) as the hip-hop car of choice, with the '64 Impala being the emblematic example:
But as we drove through the outskirts of Memphis and down into Mississippi, we found that down South, the opposite trend had occurred - cars being raised up on oversize wheels with huge rims, known as "Donks" or "High Risers" - we saw these cars everywhere:
Very interesting and original, yes, but I'll take that Dr Dre-style Impala over the Donk any day of the week - guess it's just my West Coast roots!
3. Best Name for a Strip Club Ever
Sadly, no pictures, but as we drove US Highway 61 through Woodville, MS, I spotted a sign for "Illusions Gentelmen's Club" and had to laugh - no pretenses here - if you come in, you just get the illusion of female attention, nothing more, nothing less.
4. Finger to Heaven in Port Gibson
Passing through the picturesque town of Port Gibson, MS, we noticed a wide variety of historic churches alongside the many historic homes that lined the main streets. But one house of worship stood out from the crowd - the First Presbyterian Church. While most Christian churches around the world opt for a cross at the apex of their steeple, First Pres had other ideas, placing a hand with an index finger pointed to the sky atop their steeple:
3. Best Name for a Strip Club Ever
Sadly, no pictures, but as we drove US Highway 61 through Woodville, MS, I spotted a sign for "Illusions Gentelmen's Club" and had to laugh - no pretenses here - if you come in, you just get the illusion of female attention, nothing more, nothing less.
4. Finger to Heaven in Port Gibson
Passing through the picturesque town of Port Gibson, MS, we noticed a wide variety of historic churches alongside the many historic homes that lined the main streets. But one house of worship stood out from the crowd - the First Presbyterian Church. While most Christian churches around the world opt for a cross at the apex of their steeple, First Pres had other ideas, placing a hand with an index finger pointed to the sky atop their steeple:
A closer look:
Thankfully, they chose the right finger! :-)
Got to love the creativity, and as an attorney, I'd be calling every pro athlete that points to heaven after a big play and demanding royalties!
Got to love the creativity, and as an attorney, I'd be calling every pro athlete that points to heaven after a big play and demanding royalties!