My Dear (yet, somewhat odd) Spaw,

I love the story. I loved it when you posted it in 2000. I will love it when you post it again.

Thanks, pattyClink, good advice! I had forgotten to mention Hal & Mal's. (I once thought the name was "Howlin' Mal's). Some great artists have played there and the food is fine!

Also, there is "Martin's" on N. State street which has some entertaining talent on "open mike" night, which I believe is Wednesday nights.

There is also the Smith-Wills Museum in Jackson which, I am told, has a lot of blues history in it.

Doc, too bad you can only extend two days. There is a full week of look-see you can do just in the surrounding Jackson area.

(Don't forget to toot your horn at Mom! :-D)

khandu