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 »
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 »
Friday Photo: Theatre Thrills
If you need me this weekend, I’ll be covering downtown’s Theatre District, skipping from venue to venue as I aggressively soak the 14th Sidewalk Moving Picture … Read more »
Friday Photo: Sidewalk Says…
Found along 24th Street North, on my way to 1st Avenue North to pick up some yard signs for the upcoming Sidewalk Film Festival. I … 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 »
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 »
The fireworks I saw in the faces of Birmingham
This is one of my favorite posts, and a good one to reflect on this July 4th. Hope everyone has a brilliantly colorful and safe holiday, … Read more »
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 »
Bored? Bogus.
A few weekends ago, I ran in to a casual acquaintance whom, I’m reminded every time we see each other, is the spitting image of … Read more »
Friday Photo: Watering Hole
If you frequent 2nd Row (the bustling block along 2nd Avenue North between 23rd and 24th Streets), you’ve most likely seen (or maybe even stopped … Read more »
Wishing I was there… {Rickwood Classic}
Wish I was popping peanut shells at America’s oldest ballpark right now, watching the Birmingham Barons take on the Chattanooga Lookouts. The 17th Annual Rickwood … Read more »
I see Birmingham.
Henry David Thoreau said, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” And that leaves me wondering, will the Birmingham I … Read more »
Eat Burgers. Build Community.
Picture this: Five people. One local restaurant. As many burgers as their mouths can feed. Endless conversation… I mean, can it get any better? Enter: … Read more »
Connect with art, this weekend
This. All weekend. Downtown, in Linn Park. FREE. Swarming with artists/foodies/musicians/locals/visitors/kids of all ages…basically, everyone you most want to be around, outdoors, during one of the … Read more »
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 »
Recap: Paint the Town Red
The fourth installment of Paint the Town Red came to Birmingham. It saw. It conquered. It rocked. It lit up the whole damn city, in … Read more »
Paint the Town Red returns…bigger, better, brighter.
This Saturday evening the streets and buildings of Birmingham’s Loft District will light up…literally. The 4th annual Paint the Town Red, an event that draws … Read more »
Home, sweet home.
Each year I get the very special opportunity to travel back to Charleston and join the team that produces the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. … Read more »