A Little bit of this, a little bit potato chip...

So, I've been trying to figure out what to muse about for the last few days...Should it be the Rock For Love Crosstown Block Party last Friday, which was really cool btw, or the delicious nachos I had at Huey's on Saturday, or my favorite flavors of Lay's special edition potato chips and limited edition Oreos, or should I spend forever writing about my Amazing Daddy, who flew away from this Earth on the wings of the morning 15 years ago this week? So, I've  come to the conclusion that I will combine all of the above! How's that for decisiveness!!
First topic is Potato Chips!!! As you probably know, Frito-Lay is having a special contest, whereby customers were able to suggest new flavors of potato chips, and then all of us (John and Jane Q. Public) get to vote on which is the best, and that one will then become a regular flavor in their line of products.  Apparently, I wasn't paying attention for awhile, because it took me some time to notice that there was something going on. When Ms. J. told me how much she loved the Wasabi Ginger flavor, suddenly I was all up in this phenomena of new chip flavors!!  I love Cappuccino, but sadly, I do not want it on my potato chips, thank you very much.  Also,  (I know, I know, I have to go against the grain) since I have not eaten bacon since the 1970's (I gave myself away there--#middleagedproblems), I ruled out the Cheddar Bacon Mac'n'cheese flavor. Besides, there are just too many things going on there anyway.  So, the first one I found was this one.  It's wavy, and it's mango-ey, and it's salsa-ey.  I fell in love with mangoes when I visited Brasil a few years ago, so now I love everything mango. The added bonus is that it gives me all the special nostalgia of my time in Brasil.  I love these chips!  The next ones I managed to find were these!!  
Oh Em Gee!! It's like sushi on a chip!! I couldn't decide which one I liked best for awhile, (I insisted it was whichever one I was eating at the time) but I have come to the conclusion that it is the Sushi one!!  To make it even cooler, even My Vegan Daughter can eat them!!  So, I need to go to the  Do us a Flavor Contest, and vote for  Meneko Spigner McBeth of Sewell, NJ 's chip flavor, and hope that Frito-Lay deems to make it a permanent flavor, because--wasabi!!! Another one of my recent obsessions has been these beautiful things!! 
I had noticed some limited edition flavors of Oreos lately, on my weekly excursions of Adventures in Taking the Daughter Grocery Shopping.  Might I introduce to you, if you have not had the pleasure of becoming acquainted...Caramel Apple Oreo's!! I have fallen in love again!!  The Hubs was skeptical until he tried one, then He quickly became a convert.  I'm saving a few packages of these for closer to Halloween, that is if I can manage to stay away from them for that long!! While we are still talking about food (one of my fave topics) The Hubs and I hit up Huey's on Saturday nite for dinner. As they tell us, "Huey's has been serving up Blues, Brews, and Burgers since 1970".  It has also been voted "Best Burger" in Memphis Magazine's poll, every year since 1984!!  I love the burgers, and I love the fact that you can have a veggie burger or a black bean burger in place of any meat patty on their specialty burgers, since I also haven't eaten cows since the 70's either.  Well, being the fun and fancy free Midtowners that we are, we decided to forego burgers, and each have the Nachos. (Chips piled high with grated cheddar cheese, beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and sour cream)  I left off the beef, (and the jalapenos--I'm a wuss) and replaced it with guacamole--so much tastiness, and no cows were harmed in the process! Anyhow, we were not disappointed!!  These nachos were amazing!!!    

                                               

 But, enough of my food reviews for now-- I'm going to have to go make a snack in a few  minutes! 

 

Rock for Love (a benefit for Church Health Center) was a 3 day event.  Fortunately for us, nite one was right around the corner from us, at Crosstown.  The hubs and I decided to meander over and check things out.  There was live music in 5 different locations, with a revolving door of local musicians performing, new art at Crosstown Arts, food trucks, a Hula Hoop Luau at Co-motion, free snacks, and even some free, locally brewed beer!! We even saw some of our favorite neighbors there!!  The Cleveland St. Flea Market got into the spirit as well, with a special origami craft demonstration, while a DJ spun old 45 records.  Everyone was groovin' .   

In other areas, there were singers, musicians, and even some  violinists.

Crosstown Arts, always on the cutting edge of modern artwork, did not fail to provide thought provoking new pieces.    

                                                        

 I finally got to see the inside of  Amurica Photo Studio, and even sneaked a peek at one of their photo booths they weren't using that nite. (I admit it, I snuck a selfie in there too--but you have no proof of it here!)

It was a great nite to be a Midtowner, and we had a great time.  Look closely, and see if you can spot the moon...

So lastly, as advertised, I present to you My Daddy, Paul Vrsek. 

                

I know lots of people think their Dad is the best, but trust me, I know better.  My Dad was amazing.  His parents immigrated from Slovakia just a few years before He was born, and he grew up in a Slovak community in Blue Island IL. He didn't even speak English until He started school.   He's the cute little one there with his Dad and Uncle.  He was married to My Mom for 50 years when he died, after years of struggling with Cancer, and eventually Leukemia.  He was too young, and far too important to us to have gone so soon.

 In 1981,  for Christmas I bought him tickets to see His favorite Artist, Willie Nelson.  We were Country Cool that night!! 

When I married My True Love,  (Yes, that's You Mr. Hubs) My Daddy was there to share in my joy.  And when I became a Mom, He was My Baby's BFF--the best Grandpa ever!!  In our hearts for always...

I could talk about Him forever, but for now we'll leave that for another time...

         Until next time, stayed tuned to see where I meander to next, and peace out...

                 P.S.  Call your Dad and tell Him that you love Him.