only thing that's on my mind

is who’s gonna run this town tonight…

Follow along the 9/11 memorial this morning some interesting photos from the day before...


In Downtown News:
Raleigh FD will have a moment of silence this morning
Friday [recent] history
There is a new drapery place in Downtown

In Raleigh News:
Zoes Kitchen will be open next Thursday
Ginny Skalski interviewed Frank Warren! – he’s the postsecret.com guy!
Yeah – if you needed a second reason to get to The Nasher

In Local-ish News:
Fullsteam Brewery is coming along
Air Pollution causes fight/flight response
The founder of the Weather Channel has died (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
If I had to drive that many kids around, I’d need a drink too…
Ellen is going to be an Idol judge… - do what you want with that….
Beer and Bacon Festival – in case you find yourself in the Baltimore area next week…

Events:
DL Hughley at Charlie Goodnights on Friday
Downtown Designers Market on Saturday
Oktoberfest at Napper Tandy’s on Saturday
Free Symphony show in Moore Square on Saturday
Urban Sophisticates at Pour House on Saturday
BugFest is having a whole day of bands

There are still tickets to Durham Beerfest available

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Partly Cloudy 81° 67°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 88° 61°
Sun: Partly Cloudy 86° 63°


Fun Stuff:
10 amazing parks from above
The lunch special at Slims (thanks @sethlester)
Cool Hubble pictures
Someecards is hiring

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I don’t know what’s worse – the tape, or the people who thought up the tape… (thanks Brian)


A little small, pleasant soap box moment from yours truly….

Hope everyone has a great weekend!




Ashton Mae Smith
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