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Archive for May, 2016

white sauce is the devil

Saturday, May 21st, 2016

Chicken, grilled or smoked,
deserves a tangy red coat.
White is for the birds.

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up with down-ballot

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Who’s president does
matter, but who occupies
lower posts counts more.

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best behavior

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

An illusion of
camaraderie with a
hint of courtesy.

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with lyrics by the cakehole

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

The best songs come from
the diaphragm with support
from the trachea.

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keep birmingham weird

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Renegade skaters
hunt artisanal popsicles
and hoppy craft beers.

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The Birmingham channel: Blazer film festival 2016

Monday, May 16th, 2016

A look at Birmingham in videos, featuring the latest short films from students in the UAB Media Studies program (Vimeo channel) …

“Seeking Shelter” by Ashley DeSouza and Ericka DeSouza.

A young mother shares her struggles with homelessness. Community leaders point to a broader picture and analyze why Alabama is lacking adequate resources to assist.

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“Blocked” by Amber Pope and Suzanna Swanson.

The Fountain Heights neighborhood fights a highway plan that will further divide it from the rest of the city.

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“Wildfire” by Sonya Mitchell and Jonathan Nilsen.

An examination of the root causes of youth violence, the devastating impact on a family and the work of Growing Kings to change the story.

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“Company Town” by Amir Ahmed and Gina Sherman.

Globalization makes a big local impact on Fairfield. When U.S. Steel closes its doors, workers go without jobs, and a community struggles to meet the needs of citizens.

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“The Acceptance Part” by LaCoriya Ford and Rebecca Sylvester.

The young LGBT community all too often faces rejection, bullying and violence, but the Magic City Acceptance Center offers a supportive community.

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“Design for Everyone” by Benjamin Johnson and David Love.

Birmingham designers partner with the Lakeshore Foundation to create innovative fitness equipment for the old and young, those living with and without disabilities.

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“Vitalize” by Spencer Portis and Lauren Smith.

Avondale’s boom in bars, restaurants and businesses prompts some to ask if this is gentrification.

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See the UAB docs from 2015.

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The Birmingham channel

bob’s -30-

Monday, May 16th, 2016

A great reporter
but also a great human
all in one body.

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life in the 21st century

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

A combination
of notifications, memes
and medications.

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#sundayread for May 15, 2016

Sunday, May 15th, 2016
Photo: Loz Pycock (CC)

Photo: Loz Pycock (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for May 15, 2016:

The latest #sundayread tweets

tactile beings

Saturday, May 14th, 2016

A reality
composed of stamps, bullfrogs, milk,
paper and kisses.

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familiar steps into the unknown

Friday, May 13th, 2016

Take my hand and don’t
let go. Close your eyes, follow
your heart and breathe deep.

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the forever echo

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Reaching out, he would
pick up on a faint pulse, then
lose it in the hush.

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kneel before sod

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Grassy transplants hid
the scalp of the yard, waiting
for rain and chipmunks.

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dance like several people are watching

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Staying on your toes,
regulating your rhythm,
keeping up your smile.

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the letters unsent

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Unwritten words stay
off reams of stationery,
frozen and silent.

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