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Category Archives: Parks
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 »
Same problems. Different {naysaying} name.
Our little four-pack took a trip this past weekend to visit good friends who live just south of the Mississippi/Tennessee border. We spent a good … 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 »
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 »
Our Past, Our Future, Our River
How many times have you heard me refer to Birmingham’s railroad as her “river”? Too many to count. It’s one of my favorite characteristic of … Read more »
Friday Photo: Birmingham is beautiful.
It’s going to be a busy weekend for our little family. Tball games, Art in Avondale Park, Pepper Place Farmers Market, a porch party (hosted by this favorite … 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 »
Relax by the Tracks is back!
Wanted to share some info on one of my *favorite* locally-inspired events, Relax by the Tracks. This concert series is sponsored by the Railroad Park … Read more »
Friday Photo: Looking Up (and Staying Fit) at Railroad Park
Little boys love things that fly…and chug…and scoot. And so we find ourselves spending lots of time at Railroad Park because, well, that’s THE place … Read more »
If not us, then who? {Championing Birmingham}
When I was in high school, there was a girl who made it her mission to rob me of any sense of self-confidence. (No doubt … Read more »
Friday Photo: Groundbreaking Day
Yesterday was Groundhog Day. And I’m ashamed to admit, I know not whether Puxatony Phil saw his furry little shadow. All I can say for … Read more »
Friday Photo: Underground Sound
I got lucky last week and found myself near Rhodes Park with a hot mama I picked up a few years back at McWane Center. … Read more »
Friday Photo: Brewing Up Business in Avondale
There’s quite a lot brewing over in Avondale these days. Have you felt it? We sure have. Let’s see… We’ve been enjoying every inch of the newly renovated Avondale Park, … Read more »
On a day such as this, in a place like Birmingham
Today, families gather throughout Jones Valley to remember the impact one brave man (one of many) manifested during the city’s most turbulent era. Happy birthday, Dr. … Read more »
Friday Photo: An urban park
Perhaps you’ve seen this image before, as it was captured several months ago (via my iPhone, no less!) during an outing with my two little … Read more »