Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Power of the Shower

 The Kingfish subbed for Kim Wade on WYAB Tuesday.  Instead of pontificating for two hours, yours truly hosted Mary Ann Kirby of Shower Power.  Shower Power is a group of volunteers who help the homeless in downtown Jackson every Friday.  Facebook page.  JJ could tell you about Shower Power's mission but that would spoil the fun of listening to the radio show posted below.  Enjoy. 


>

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sound like such a homosexual.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for showcasing this special group of folks, K

Anonymous said...

I think this is a great program - But only if it serves as an inspiration and only if it offers a temporary and fleeting 'hand up'. It can't be viewed as 'what I'm owed on Friday'. It must be viewed as 'what I can use to get me to a different plane'.

Anonymous said...

This lady is truly a saint.

Anonymous said...

12:06, the time stamp of your posted sermon tells me a lot about you.

Anonymous said...

Good job KF, and a worthwhile topic -- even got some donation commitments during the broadcast. Kudos.

Anonymous said...

I wonder if the people who post things like: "Y'all jus' wanna talk ish bout Jackson, y'all aint 'bout helpin' nobody" will shut up and thank this lady.

Spoiler alert, they wont.

Anonymous said...

A good cause to be sure.

Anonymous said...

Well done

Anonymous said...

6:36 - To what in the 12:06 post do you object? Please be specific.

Your mentality seems to stop at the notion that 'the goal here is to give people a bath'. My mentality starts at the notion that 'the goal here is to give people a hand-up so they can better themselves'.

The better they feel about themselves, the better their chances for path correction. I bet even you could understand that.

Anonymous said...

6:36 — What exactly does the time of 12:06's post tell you about him or her?

Works a late shift?
Works two jobs?
Is working and taking classes?
Has insomnia?

To make an assumption about anyone based on the time they post (or the time they wake and sleep) is pure idiocy.

Perhaps you aren't aware that we're no longer in the 1940s, 1950s, or 1960s. We live in a 24-hour society with a 24-hour economy.

Would you rather doctors, nurses, firefighters, police, EMTs, cashiers, customer service, tech support, road construction, and countless other personnel shut it down at 5 p.m. so you aren't "forced" to make asinine assumptions about their character, productivity, or anything else?

Some of you who comment on this site truly bewilder me. It's as if you have absolutely no common sense and no awareness of anything other than yourself and what seems "right," "best," or "normal" for you. Reading comments here leaves me with absolutely no doubt about why Mississippi is the way it is today.

Anonymous said...

Great interview Kingfish! Mary Ann is such a blessing to those she is helping! I enjoyed your radio time and wish you had a radio show on a regular basis! Enjoyed your show so much! Do it again soon! Maybe a pod cast or Facebook live? More more more! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

This lady has definitely stepped in to assist, but the person behind the entire Shower Power concept - recognizing the need, establishing the program, partnering with contacts to acquire and retrofit the shower van... is a little bitty thing named Teresa Renkenberger! She just doesn't like the publicity as much.

Anonymous said...

Goodness 3:21. I’m not sure that could have been made any more clear. Did you actually listen to it? There’s been no shortage of publicity.

Anonymous said...

1:13 your last paragraph nails it!!!

PrayForJackson said...

Mary Ann Downey From St. Andrews in the 1970's elementary school!! I have run into her several times through the years.. Always so nice with high energy and a good wit. Love to see that she is working to help the homeless..!!



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.