Pop a la Mode

And please pass the tissues.

I’m on a road trip with my chef friend at the moment. We were in Little Rock yesterday and today ended up in Memphis.

When he found out we were headed to Memphis, the first words out of his mouth were “We have to eat at Cozy Corner. They have the best BBQ I’ve ever tasted.”

Now this coming from a chef are some mighty big words. I’ve eaten a lot of BBQ and I don’t think anyone tastes above another.

So we head to the Cozy Corner Restaurant over on the not so good side of town. Chef was driving and I kept wondering where the heck we were going. Honestly, it was scary.

We pull up and I tell Chef - you’re in charge. You order and I’ll eat it. All I want is a sweet tea. He orders: six ribs, side of slaw, side of barbecue spaghetti, one pound of sliced pork, one pound of smoked sausage and one barbecue bologna sandwich.

Yeah, that was one order.

But I do have to say that those ribs were the best I had ever put in my mouth. I’m girly when it comes to ribs - I don’t really clean the bone and I don’t really relish the idea of eating with my hands. But these ribs - I practically licked them clean. They were dry rub ribs so no messy sauce but plenty of flavor. Also loved the sausage but could do without the bologna. Not my favorite.

So, if you ever go to Memphis - find Cozy Corner Restaurant on Parkway. You won’t want to miss it.

Dear Sir Paul McCartney:

You are a living legend. You inspired countless musicians to grow their hair long and write nonsensical songs. You have more money than the queen and yet you made this video.

I can only assume that your divorce from Heather Mills nearly wiped you bloody out or you’ve been watching too much “High School Musical” with your daughter.

Whatever it is, please don’t dance anymore.

Yours truly,
The Public

1. There would be more than one teller working the drive-thru line at the bank from 12 PM to 1 PM.

2. Calories wouldn’t count on the weekends.

3. 2 PM naptime would be a mandatory work break.

4. Chocolate would contain no caffeine.

5. Passive aggressive people wouldn’t be allowed to use e-mail.

6. Children would be seen and not heard at the library.

7. The concession stand at “Phantom of the Opera” would not sell drinks that had straws - which can make inappropriate noises during the best part of the show.

8. Books would be tax deductible.

9. Everyone would get a fall break.

10. Monday would be an optional work day.