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About Brent DiggsBrent Diggs is an independent writer, public speaker and humorist.
Raised in Portland and immigrated to Memphis in 2001, he is often amazed and frequently baffled by the nuances of mid-south culture.
Boasting a checkered past as an ex-marine, musician and father of three; complete with nearly twenty years of continuous marriage, Brent has enough life experience to keep several therapists gainfully employed for years to come.
Latest Posts by Brent Diggs
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Nightshade Manor – Episode One of Mind Over Memphis
By Brent Diggs on October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
It’s late October and all over Memphis, Halloween is in the air…and in the stores…and even occasionally upon the citizens. But quite possibly nowhere in the greater metro area is tr... -
Mind Over Memphis SeriesBy Brent Diggs on October 19, 2009 | No Comments
Although it doesn’t always make the headlines, Memphis is filled with creative and compassionate people who are unafraid to give of themselves to make the city a better place to live. Unfortunat...
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Ask Brent – Fast Fixing And A Mess Of Mechanical ManeuversBy Brent Diggs on July 13, 2009 | 4 Comments
Dear Brent -After many weeks in the shop, my mechanic says he is “fixing” to repair my car. Isn’t this a redundant statement? And even so, how much longer do you think this might tak...
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Further Up and Further InBy Brent Diggs on June 29, 2009 | No Comments
All during July, Lifelink Memphis is hosting a lecture series by Ben Cummings entitled Further Up and Further In – A Deeper Look at the Chronicles of Narnia in which Ben will explore the themes ...
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Ask Brent – Catfish, Cuisine and CultureBy Brent Diggs on June 15, 2009 | No Comments
Dear Brent -Of all the things I love about Memphis, right up at the top of the list would have to be the widely available selection of catfish based cuisine. My question is how many other great cities...
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Ask Brent – The Drugstore ConnectionBy Brent Diggs on June 1, 2009 | 3 Comments
Dear Brent -I just moved to Memphis form up north and I love it here but I couldn’t help but notice that there seems to be a church and a drugstore on every corner. Why is that? -Mystified Dear ...
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Ask Brent – Memphis Street NamesBy Brent Diggs on May 18, 2009 | 6 Comments
Dear Brent -Is it my imagination or does every street in Memphis go by at least three different names? If so, why is that? -Misdirected Dear Misdirected -Oh no, it’s not your imagination. There ...
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Ask Brent – Beale Street Music Fest and RainBy Brent Diggs on May 11, 2009 | 4 Comments
Dear Brent- I’ve loved the Beale Street Music Festival for a long time now, but why does it always seem to get rained on every year? -Drenched Dear Drenched - Excellent question. What you are de...
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