It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. -Muhammad Ali For better … Read more »
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Category Archives: Cause
This little piggy plants a garden – {Swine & Wine}
The jonquils are popping up with their bright yellow blooms and I’m thanking the heavens for the imminent arrival of spring. Soon pear trees will … Read more »
We told you so! {Broken and still beating}
I’ve been accused of being a Pollyanna – too optimistic to see the realities of the world around me, too caught up in my own … Read more »
I need your money! {Help me ‘Save the Lyric’.}
Before I begin my plea, let me offer the reader a quick bypass to the official Rally.org site for donations that will go directly toward … Read more »
OM, Sweet OM
If I was asked to flee my home and take only three things I would take my journal, my wedding ring, and my yoga mat. … Read more »
Yes, Birmingham IS worth fighting for. {A reader’s response}
“Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak … Read more »
Friday Photo: Where in the world
I’ll give you a few hints as to where this snapshot was captured: 1 – The neighborhood is historic, and has been subject to a collaborative focus on revitilization within … Read more »
Friday Photo: The Ultimate Comeback
Earlier this week I had the privilege of walking through the glorious Lyric Theatre, the historic vaudeville theater located directly across from the Alabama Theatre … Read more »
Take advantage of all Birmingham has to offer…this Saturday!
So, not too long ago I unfairly criticized a fellow Birmingham transplant after she eluded to being “bored” in the Magic City. And, after I groveled … Read more »
Is Birmingham worth fighting for?
I wear a pendant of Birmingham around my neck. It’s a clipping from a map (made by this local artist and purchased at this local boutique), … Read more »
I have wings, you know.
It’s true! I have wings, and I’m working on a second pair. Once again I’m honored to have been asked to join Elizabeth Hunter (along … Read more »
Faceless {Future} Development?
…Wanted to share some recent activity that’s been keeping me up at night. I’m fascinated. And wondering where it will all lead, what it means … Read more »
Friday Photo: Fading Fast
The Thomas Jefferson Hotel (later renamed the Cabana Hotel) was opened in 1929, at the height of Birmingham’s ”Magic” era; however, the 19-story building has been … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: Javacia Harris Bowser
There’s a little pack of dynamite wandering about these Magic City streets and it’s disguised as a small-statured, young black woman named Javacia. On some … Read more »
Gaming the impossible victory
In the case of #Winning, I might not know any better… but more on that later. “Those who do not learn from history are doomed … Read more »
You’ll want to hear this…{Birmingham BoE}
UPDATE: In case you were wondering the outcome, I regrettably direct your attention here: {LINK to al.com}. If you don’t catch a Birmingham Board of Education … Read more »
REPOST: {Just a building? No, it’s more than that.}
We’ve fled town again. Starting today, the boys and I are embarking on our second #DCTour in three months. Current weather conditions are pretty nasty, … Read more »
The distance between black and white, in Birmingham.
If you regularly follow this blog, you know that when I started talking about Birmingham, I was a newcomer overcome with curiosity and enthusiasm. I … Read more »
Friday Photo: Hollow Hope?
Powell School, the Victorian Gothic structure built for Birmingham’s first school, was nearly destroyed in a fire last year. It sits on the southwest corner … Read more »
Urgent Action Alert, from Alabama Birth Coalition
I don’t care who you are – man/woman, father/brother/uncle, sister/grandmother… What’s important is that you believe in doing what’s right. I happen to believe that … Read more »