There is a very unfortunate and intriguing ethical and legal conundrum in Murfreesboro. Murder was the case early Valentine’s morning, as bodybuilder Jacob Pearman brutally killed his wife with his bare hands (and reportedly confessed hours later). Some are saying “string him up,” “rot in hell,” “pick on someone your own size” (not only in reference to the lady, but now his abuse of her young child is surfacing). But what about turning the other cheek and redemption? How do we handle this? The death penalty, vengance and execution, or compassion, grace and forgiveness? Will the state’s killing him make society as cold and bloodthirsty as the killer?
Anyway, welcome to the chicken issue of the Pulse! Find all of the poultry sprinkled around this edition.
The Mayos have joined the chicken revolution and Bojangles and Henrietta, those fine birds pictured above, are in the coop. I better get some eggs from them ladies soon!
There’s a lot of good music going on this month in the ‘Boro. I’m digging that Deep Machine. Epic! Listen to that “Panda Leg.” Check out the Pulse’s online Jukebox for lots of other great local artists.
I also love the driving forces behind the Rev. Keith Gordon’s The Other Side of Nashville. Many of the individuals included in that hefty work have also appeared in the Pulse. But my Middle Tennessee independent music career is so underground, not even the Rev. knows about it!
I can see how some can get depressed over the winter; there’s been a lot of sickness, darkness and coldness, but spring is here! Almost time to dig in the dirt, ride a bike, sit in the sun and (as of March 10) Daylight Savings Time has sprung, with the government graciously providing us with another hour of light for the afternoon people.
3 Brothers Deli & Brewhouse has moved to its larger location; look for these guys up on the northeast corner of the Square and soon on the Destination America television network. Though the location has changed, the food and roster of talented musicians and artists featured there seem to be the same.
I’ll have to take Snackin’ Bracken there this month.
Shout-out to Mr. John Taylor, heading the Pulse’s video production department. View a brief video on Fairways Golf & Grill on the fresh Boropulse YouTube channel.
Congrats to the MTSU men’s and women’s basketball teams; both have a earned the top seed in the upcoming Sun Belt tournament in the programs’ last year participating in that conference.
I know we cannot always drop what we are doing immediately for the whim of a toddler, but some of the time when your kid asks you to play with blocks or build a tent or read a book, do it. Just drop whatever else it is that’s so important, every now and then, and you’ll be glad you did.
Peace,
Bracken Mayo
Editor in Chief
