Pop pop pop goes the
gunfire, the champagne corks
of our rowdy hood.

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The signal phases
in and out, but the caller’s
voice stays in my head.

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Among the cupboards,
we huddle to bask in each
other’s friendly glow.

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Vacant stares greet my
eyes from all points, including
my own reflection.

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Crazy deep discounts
drive shoppers wild with armfuls
of clearance goodies.

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The local dead-tree media made its annual roundup of the hottest wettest bloggiest blogs, name-checking our pals Amy Bailey at My Scoop and André Natta at The Terminal. We applaud the report for two reasons: First, it shamelessly plugs its in-house blogger (who said blurring the line between news and promotion was limited to blogs?). And second, it gives this site a thrifty seven-syllable mention (hey, we’re shameless, too). How’s that for edgy?
• The Birmingham News: For local bloggers, heart is where homepage is

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The shops are abuzz
with bargain hunts and a few
unhappy returns.

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1. keeping hope alive
   When will the next great
   leader step forward and drag
   us into the light?
2. diplomatic tide
   Citizens of the
   world find their way to the hills
   of Alabama.
3. are you smarter than a mayoral candidate?
   Forum sheds little
   light on dark reality
   of city’s problems.

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Have a Merry Christmas, y’all!

It’s not the season for me without hearing Darlene Love singing “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).”

And look for an extra-special bonus video on the jump, whether you’ve been naughty or nice!

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All’s quiet. The world
outside settles in for a
night of peace on Earth.

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Even gifts exchanged
in the parking lot are still
treasures without tree.

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The feds have questions
about past payments and loans.
Honeymoon? Over.

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Every 23
days, the city gets a much
needed clean sweep. Thanks.

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Real reason to give
15,000 laptops to
kids? To meet Oprah.

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To pay for favors,
why not raise taxes without
supplying details?

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