No, my friends. With the cooler air and falling leaves comes all kinds of fun things to do in and around the Magic City. Here … Read more »
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Tag Archives: places
support local restaurants = support the lyric
On Thursday, August 18, one of Birmingham’s most notable vacant landmarks will be open for the public to see. As part of the 2nd Annual … Read more »
escaping birmingham…
Always the list-maker, I was recently inspired to outline all the many opportunities for escape in the Magic City… …As much as I love the … Read more »
friday photo – a bit of reading
We love this library. And, when life is less chaotic, we try to get there every other week. Sweet Pea favors the computer games and … Read more »
loving the perfectly imperfect
After a long, sleepless night (currently the seven week-old ‘bean prefers to sleep belly down, on my chest, with me sitting up, wide awake) I … Read more »
friday photo
My goodness, it’s Friday. The week has slipped away, just like that… Highlight of the week: The boys and I took off with some friends … Read more »
memorial day – the beginning
It’s not just about barbeque and patriotic streamers… Today is a very important national holiday, observed on the last Monday of May to commemorate U.S. … Read more »
friday photo – a shaded path
Finding a good walking path is like meeting a new best friend. And if you enjoy exercising your bipedalism on a shaded, wooded trail while … Read more »
wednesday link: what’s left of birmingham
Embarrassing confession and self-discovery: I’ve been linking to Naaman Fletcher’s blog/photolog What’s Left of Birmingham for quite some time, although I’ve just now really seen … Read more »
guide to spring in birmingham
You’ve already heard me go ga-ga over Spring’s arrival, so I won’t drone on with my melodious spirit… I will, however, share with you my … Read more »
glorious day!
I woke this morning to a blue sky, birds chirping and an overwhelming sense to get out in this sunshine! No doubt it’s days like … Read more »
a break from wandering – let me “IN”!
I can’t remember exactly where I picked this little guy up, but he’s so cute and purse-friendly that I think we may just become besties. … Read more »
local treasure – 1
Last week I had little to report (it was a busy week), but what’s important is that the post that did make it out of … Read more »
everything birmingham, all the time
Ran into a neighbor Friday evening who just so happens to be heavily involved with the creative/cultural hub of the City, the Cultural Alliance of … Read more »
friday photo
I just so happen to remember exactly where I was this time last year. (Well, a year ago this Monday.) Sweet Pea and I headed … Read more »
a year in birmingham – part two
(Summing up a year in Birmingham…Part Two) I can’t get enough of… …Rojo’s Chipotle Pork & Mushroom Burrito. I have my friend Harold to thank. It … Read more »
a year in birmingham – part one
To commemorate our first year in Birmingham, I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on the people, places and “quaint little finds” that have made … Read more »
friday photo
a step inside woodrow hall
Ever since I moved to the Magic City one year ago, there’s been one recurring wish I have for Birmingham and its many unique communities. I … Read more »
finding the MAGIC!
If you’ve had a conversation with me then you know what my M.O. is: “to bring the MAGIC back to The Magic City”. Thought this … Read more »