A kiss is but a kiss to a Boston Marathon runner
Our hat’s off to the Lakeland runner who made a name for herself by completing the Boston Marathon April 20 and then stealing a quick runner’s smooch from one of the onlookers, according to the race’s traditions.
Barbara Tatge’s photo of the kiss and her daughter’s search for the mystery man went viral online.
Then she got a good-humored response from the man’s wife, who was surprised but not mad, commenting that the moment captured the spirit of the race.
Tatge still apologized for any embarrassment caused to the couple, who have chosen to remain anonymous.
Tatge’s plan for the next race: Kiss single men.
Blue lightbulbs to show support for Bartlett PD
An anonymous citizen has purchased several hundred blue lightbulbs to be given away free to Bartlett citizens who want to show support for law enforcement officers during National Police Week, May 10-16.
Get yours at the cash register in Stewart Brothers Hardware (7715 U.S. 70), and light up your front porch.
Citizens plan to honor U.S. with prayer
People of multiple religious faiths will be honoring the National Day of Prayer today, May 7. It’s held annually on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation.
Locally, two observances will be 10 a.m.-6:45 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Memphis and 5:45-6:30 p.m. at the Opera Memphis Parking Area (6745 Wolf River Parkway) in Germantown.
Each venue will have prayer teams from local churches and musical performances.
