Opinion: Imagine, and be thankful
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
People are called visionary after whatever seemingly crazy idea they’ve envisioned becomes reality against all odds. Otherwise, they’re just called crazy. And it’s just crazy how many visionaries this city has been blessed with.
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