Opinion: To those who ‘circle the drain,’ thanks
Lick Creek, now the ditch across number 7 at the Overton Park Golf Course, used to flood Midtown neighborhoods. (Dan Conaway/Special to Daily Memphian)

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Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway is in a lifelong relationship with his city. They fight, but they get back together. His new book – “In a Colorful Place” – is a collection of his columns and the columns of Otis Sanford.
Citizens all over greater Memphis – all over the country – watch over things every day, caring enough about all of us to make sure the greater good is served by the maintenance of the things we care about.