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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Memphis is very attractive. For instance, the cost of apartments in Memphis TN is lower than in many cities in the United States. Therefore it makes living in an apartment in Memphis, TN or surrounding areas easier on a family’s income. This lower housing cost also leaves funds that are available for some of the area’s great activities.

Transportation and Commuting

Memphis is a city that features less traffic congestion and many mass and public transit options. You’ll find your route to work less stressful because of reduction of traffic and ease of getting around.

Climate

If you like warm weather and sunshine, this is the city for you. Located in the middle of the Sun Belt, Memphis experiences sunny days about 64 percent of the year. With a year round average daily temperature of approximately 62 degrees, you find living in this southern enclave enjoyable and comfortable.

Music

Memphis features two main music attractions: Graceland and Beale Street. Elvis enthusiasts will certainly put this on the list for a visit, while Beale Street will provide a plethora of musical venues and concerts year round. There are also many music festivals including the Mud Island Summer Concert Series, Live at the Garden Summer Series, the Beale Street Music Festival and many more.

Sports

Many sports teams call Memphis home including:

• Grizzles basketball team,
• NASCAR/NHRA racing,
• Memphis River Kings Hockey Team,
• PGA Golf
• And many others.

With so many sporting options, there will be an event just waiting for you.

Culture and Entertainment

Memphis is home to many museums and art centers. For instance, there is the Lorraine Motel that is the location of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Also known as the National Civil Rights Museum, it showcases the civil rights movement and its lasting legacy. The Orpheum Theatre is one of Memphis’ historic landmarks and features Broadway shows, as well as concerts and plays.

You will also find many dining and culinary options in Memphis. Who hasn’t heard of the famous Memphis barbecue restaurants including Corky’s World Famous Barbecue and Tops Barbecue? There are also other great restaurants including Stella, Chez Philippe, Spindini and countless others.

As you can see, Memphis is a wonderful city with a vibrant lifestyle and you will truly enjoy your experience with so much to do and see.

Here are some that I’ve taken months ago, thanks to iPhone.

We were supposed to just check the JBL Pro Audio sale but when the Husband saw the guitars, he just had this inexplicable desire to buy one for Sandy. I told him to ask her 10 or 20x if she really wants to learn. Although Sandy answered yes to all of his questions, I was still not convinced. Anyway, we went ahead and got her this one. It wasn’t as affordable as I was expecting, making me anxious even more if she’ll like it. But thankfully, she did. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she’ll spend summer learning four chords at least before giving up. Her weakness is her lack of patience, really. Which is unfortunate because I know she can be good at something if she works hard at it.

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Medical Coverage

Your primary concern after an accident is making sure you get the proper medical coverage. When you hire a New York injury attorney, for example, the first thing the attorney will do is try to establish liability for the accident. This will ensure that the proper insurance company gets charged for your care in the hospital and any ongoing care you may need after you are released.

If your accident has caused permanent damage that requires long-term care and specialized medical equipment, then you will need to have an experienced lawyer representing you to make sure that you have your expensive medical costs taken care of.

Insurance Settlement

One of the things that accident victims eventually find out is that insurance companies can often be difficult to deal with and are not anxious to pay out a fair settlement. Your attorney will review the settlement offered by an insurance company to see if it is adequate for your situation. If your attorney determines that your settlement is not fair, he will then start the process of defending your rights against the insurance company.

Public Assistance

Medicaid and Medicare were created to help people who cannot afford their medical bills. While the intentions of these federal programs are good, the execution of dispensing benefits is not always efficient. Medicare can be a program that helps an accident victim to get the equipment, medication, and treatment he needs to live a productive life. If you are entitled to public assistance after your accident but you feel you are not getting the answers you need from the government, then you need to hire an attorney to make sure your interests are properly represented.

The Details

In some states, you are entitled to be reimbursed for the costs you accrue while going back and forth to your medical appointments to receive treatment as the result of an accident. You may also be entitled to the full replacement cost of your vehicle if you were in an auto accident. An attorney will be able to monitor all of the details concerning your case and make sure that you are properly represented.

When you are the victim of an accident, you need to make sure that your interests and rights are always protected. While a professional attorney can attend to your financial and legal needs when you are hospitalized and after you are sent home, equipping yourself with ample knowledge about your rights and privileges can also give you an advantage.

All my dream homes have porches, white picket fences and big grassy area. If I can’t have the garden, then I’ll be content in having a small porch.

Meg is getting bigger each day while her Ate Sandy is … (pause so I can cry) just growing up too fast! Look at them below. I still remember carrying them with one arm as they breastfeed non-stop. Meg still does that btw but look at her big legs and long arms! She’s not a baby anymore. Soon, we’ll have a 2-yr-old who doesn’t want to be carried at all.

Meg and I love my iPhone’s front camera. Isn’t it obvious?

Seriously, she loves pressing the camera button herself which is why I often find pictures of her on my camera roll. They are always wonderful – round, chubby face with big grins and huge, sometimes china eyes from smiling too much.

What a cutie! She’s not only adorable in photos but in person too. She’s far from sweet but she’s one funny toddler you wouldn’t be able to help but forget your troubles when you’re hanging out with her.

More updates soon!