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Category Archives: Events

swine n wine

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 »

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Home is where this ode is.

A lot of people ask me about Birmingham. As a result, I suppose I’ve unconsciously created my own little elevator pitch for the Magic City, after answering … Read more »

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Friday Photo: Breaking Bread {and squash casserole}

Earlier this week, Boss and I found ourselves utterly famished around lunch time. And for two Southern-bred, self-proclaimed foodies, the meat-n’-three experience is never, ever … Read more »

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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 »

Friday Photo: Colors of Summer

Today I’m feeling generous, and a bit indecisive, so you’ll be getting TWO photos to get your weekend started… The first is a portrait of … Read more »

Sweet Pea loves a good Magic City event, and he works hard to make a presence at all of them. {Thumbs Up}

It’s not supposed to be this good.

Somebody get me a tissue. Birmingham is making Mama so proud. I can’t even believe that, within the last three weeks, all bloody hell/fire/brimstone of … Read more »

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Time, To Do, Today

Time never quite seems to be on my side. And lately it has been moving so swiftly, I can barely keep up. Much may be … Read more »