I miss my friends (and the energy!) of The Bike Room at Ignite Cycle at Pepper Place. Often I was the oldest rider in the room, but that never mattered. We all become equal on those bikes, riding for ourselves and, recently, for each other. Also, I loved, loved, loved going to class there with … Continue reading Virtual Dance Party
Find a Happy Place
The beach is my happy place, but now I'm finding joy outside my windows here at home. I saw a red-headed woodpecker yesterday--the first one I've seen in a few years-- and it made my heart leap. But I only saw it because I was looking. Take time to look for joy during these stressful … Continue reading Find a Happy Place
Doodle With an Expert
I thought I'd use this blog space to share something new every day that might make sheltering in place a little easier during the coronavirus pandemic. Maybe it's a book. Maybe it's a recipe. Maybe it's a tip. Maybe it's just something to make you laugh. I hope this helps. It helps me to be … Continue reading Doodle With an Expert
Fox 6 Books: March
These are the books I took to WBRC Fox 6 in March. All are brand new and all are well worth your reading time. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid is a Reese Witherspoon book club pick, and it's a page-turning, witty, satirical commentary on race and privilege and transactional relationships. Alix (pronounced uh-leeks in … Continue reading Fox 6 Books: March
T-Bone’s Brings Some Philly to Birmingham’s Southside
When Anthony “T-Bone” Crawford was just a kid, he dreamed of having a cheesesteak restaurant. He drew pictures of what his place would look like – with lots of happy customers and a mailbox out front. Today, the Philadelphia native, who was raised in Oakland, California, owns and operates T-Bone’s, a cheesesteak shop in Birmingham’s Five … Continue reading T-Bone’s Brings Some Philly to Birmingham’s Southside
Birmingham’s Miami Fusion Cafe is Nourishing Body and Soul
There’s a lot going on at Miami Fusion Café, and the food is only part of it. The restaurant does a brisk lunch business with the nearby city center office crowds; it draws diners downtown for dinner on Fridays and caters special events. El Conquistador, the Miami Fusion food truck, takes flavorful dishes, salsa music … Continue reading Birmingham’s Miami Fusion Cafe is Nourishing Body and Soul
Fox 6 Books: February
These are the books I took to WBRC Fox 6 in February. Timely page turners include a picture book to celebrate Black History Month (and our state), a novel about words, another about food and a survival guide that will make a great guy gift. The Slave Who Went to Congress, by Marti Rosner and Frye Gaillard … Continue reading Fox 6 Books: February
Fox 6 Books: January 2020
These are the books I took to WBRC Fox 6 in January. A great way to start the reading year! How to Walk is by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the best-known Zen teachers in the world today. In this little book, he shows how the everyday act of walking (walking!) can offer opportunities to … Continue reading Fox 6 Books: January 2020
Little India: deliciously different and convenient, too
Some of Birmingham’s best Chinese food is at the Shell gas station on Highland Avenue. The one next to Bottega. But this is not just any Chinese food. It’s Chinese-Indian fusion that combines cultures and flavors in exciting, delicious ways we haven’t seen here before. After eating there several times, I wrote a story on … Continue reading Little India: deliciously different and convenient, too
Fox 6 Books: December
Thrilling distractions. These are some of the year's best books. They all are well-written, thrilling works of fiction that will offer the perfect distraction during a busy season. Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson shows why you need to stay on topic during your book club discussion. Amy Whey, a loving wife and mother, lives … Continue reading Fox 6 Books: December
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