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: Places
From Charleston…
Here I find myself – a familiar place, a happy place, a comfort zone… By the time I reach the end of Interstate 26, eastbound, and … Read more »
Where’s this parade headed, anyway?
Thoughts are back on Birmingham, and this time I’m not leaving anything out… Sometimes living ain’t easy. Sometimes the truth hurts. Sometimes Birmingham will push you … Read more »
Published: A Fading City
Just to be clear - as this post’s title may be a bit misleading - Birmingham is not fading. Hardly. And there are those that make it their … 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 »
Friday Photo: Downtown Distinctions
It has been a while since I snapped this photo, and I must go back and find exactly where I was standing. 1st Avenue North, … Read more »
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: In Tension
Yes, that’s a stack of coffee stirrers. Coffee stirrers which have, in fact, been carefully woven into sturdy little webs that are being quilted together (quite literally as I type, … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: A Brilliant Space
If you happen to be walking along Birmingham Green this week (which I highly recommend you do), be sure to peer inside the vacant building on … Read more »
Friday Photo: Favorite dishes and seafood wishes
Once a top culinary destination in downtown Birmingham, The La Paree, located on 5th Avenue North near the financial district, has been closed since 2003. On my … Read more »
Friday Photo: Words With a View
Last night I had the pleasure of watching the sun set over Jones Valley from the 4th floor of the downntown branch of the Birmingham … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: The Green Seed
In a past life, I was, like, a most righteous hiphop star, complete with entourage and platinum everything. But lo’, I am but a mother of … 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 »
Friday Photo: No place to rest on a pillow made of marble.
Disclaimer: I just pulled out my soapbox. Platform: All great cities have great hotels. Over the almost three years we’ve been here, I’ve been part of casual conversations with BhamArchitect … Read more »
Friday Photo: Winged Victory
Football season is upon us. Hallelujah. Amen. But that’s not really the point of today’s post. In fact, today’s #FridayPhoto highlights one of Birmingham’s public treasures … Read more »
Made: Earthborn Studios
Tena Payne knows clay. She lives it, breathes it, and (quite literally) shapes it in to incredibly unique and functional pottery products that are used by … 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 »
Turning a new corner, in Birmingham.
Tomorrow morning I’ll hold Sweet Pea’s hand as he starts his first day of school. He’s beginning 4K at Avondale Elementary and, along with several … 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 »