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Archive for July, 2017

body positivity gratitude

Sunday, July 9th, 2017

Grateful for teeth that
chew (but not great at tearing),
soft lips and soft hands.

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grateful on the net

Saturday, July 8th, 2017

The fellowship, the
friendship and the endless wealth
of cute videos.

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Wade’s 6,000th on Birmingham

Friday, July 7th, 2017

Wade Kwon

The other day, a friend asked how many blog posts I’ve written. I did some quick math in my head: It’s probably around 8,000.

Here on the mothership, today marks the official 6,000th post for Wade on Birmingham. Many friends and contributors helped get this blog to this most recent milestone.

By the numbers …

  • It took 561 days to reach 1,000 posts.
  • Another 722 days to reach 2,000 posts.
  • Another 594 days to reach 3,000 posts.
  • Another 880 days to reach 4,000 posts.
  • Another 802 days to reach 5,000 posts.
  • And then another 733 days (or 2 years and 2 days) to reach this 6,000th post.

A quick rundown of the state of the blogs …

• Wade on Birmingham — I’ve spent most of my time compiling the Birmingham channel weekly showcase, with videos all about our fair city.

• Wade Kwon.com — I revealed my newest foe, depression, in a March post. (And I’m due to write an update.)

• Birmingham Blogging Academy — Closing in on post No. 500 in August. Better get to writing that one …

• Y’all Connect — Will likely get to post No. 300 before the year’s over. But first, I need to get ready for our August conference.

Dear readers, thanks for your continued support over these past 12 years. I am grateful.

Wade Kwon is a Birmingham native and publisher of Wade on Birmingham.

grateful on the go

Friday, July 7th, 2017

Discount muffins and
cheap gas and a car that lasts
for some 20 years.

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two out of three on the grateful list

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Being in great health.
Having great abdominals.
Great at telling lies.

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the zen of baking

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

The pan holds batter.
The oven radiates. The
cake rises or falls.

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Happy Independence Day!

Tuesday, July 4th, 2017

Video: John Cena’s Independence Day message

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Happy birthday, America!

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Video: Drunk Irish guys explain Independence Day.

declare and conquer

Tuesday, July 4th, 2017

The Founding Fathers
understood all too well the
power-mad tyrant.

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The Birmingham channel: Independence Eve

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

A look at Birmingham in videos …

The 400m finals at June’s National Senior Games at Samford’s track. From RichardW52.

The finish line downtown for the 5k race at June’s National Senior Games. From Best Times Event Timing.

Talking with 5k competitors at June’s National Senior Games downtown. From Best Times Event Timing.

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Highlight reel of Jalen Williams-Luke, strong safety at Arkansas Tech and former Ramsay player. From Street Light Recruiting.

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TRenee leads Caribbean dance fitness at the 6th annual Caribbean Festival in June at Linn Park downtown. From Tanneka Coleman.

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Talking with Kimberly Jeanty, program director for the Community Kitchens of Birmingham. From Alabama NewsCenter.

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Birmingham power pop band the Lolas performs in June at the Nick on Southside. From Tim Boykin.

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Announcing plans for the weekend when UAB football returns. From UAB News.

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Visiting Birmingham to ride Zyp bikes, hang out in Kelly Ingram Park downtown, dine at Bottega in Five Points South. From Wonderful_u.

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A triple for the Birmingham Thunderbolts at June’s Scenic City Summer showcase in Chattanooga. From 2 Big Girlz.

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Singer-songwriter and “The Voice” contestant Melanie Martinez performs in 2015 at Tin Roof in Lakeview. From Luis Fernando.

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Drone footage of Vulcan, UAB, Railroad Park and Regions Field. From the Hen Men.

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Time-lapse footage of Regions Field during a Barons game. From Don Naman.

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Highlights from the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association Convention in June at the Bessemer Civic Center. From Jman’s Video Productions.

Talking with artist Robert West the Southeastern Region of the National Model Railroad Association Convention in June at the Bessemer Civic Center. From Tahiera Monique Brown.

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A big tap number at the Birmingham Dance Theatre recital. From Karen Briley.

Birmingham Dance Theatre recital performance. From Karen Briley.

Performing “Waltz of the Flowers” at the Birmingham Dance Theatre recital. From Karen Briley.

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May’s Party at the Parks at Railroad Park downtown. From Al Baptist Children’s Homes.

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Bus ride along I-20/59 and through downtown. From Walking Tourist.

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Amtrak Crescent heading downtown from Southside. From Oat324.

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Desert Storm parade in 1991 downtown. From James Carden.

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A look at Andrez from Birmingham, attending Kids Across America sports camp in Branson. From Kids Across America.

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One Voice performs “I Came to Magnify” at at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

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Commercial for a July 6 concert at Sloss Furnaces featuring Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and Chicago rapper Famous Dex. From Lightfoot Media Group

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Praise Team performs “How Excellent” at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.

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Birmingham’s Jordan Guerrero pitches his fourth strikeout against Mobile’s Jared Walsh in June at Regions Field downtown. From Minor League Baseball.

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Mountain bike racing at Oak Mountain State Park. From Scott Brown.

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The beauty of Railroad Park. From Unincstudios32.

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GG and Diana visit downtown and stop by the McWane Science Center. From Javi Garcia.

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Demo video for the Birmingham Home Show in February at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From AllSouth Appliance.

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Dance battle at Woodlawn High. From Jas and Bri.

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At Pridefest 2017 in June at Sloss Furnaces. From Kira.

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Teaching Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From Tim McGee.

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Columbus, Miss., gospel singer Shondolyn Young Richardson performs “God and God Alone” in May at the BJCC South Meeting Room. From Be Encouraged.

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Around town at the Market at Pepper Place in Lakeview, Outback Steakhouse at the Riverchase Galleria and other stops. From Tangerine 탠저린.

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Opelika rapper King Meesee plugs his project. From Gatorsquadenttv.

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Wrinardo McKennedy, president of 45 Inc. business consultancy in Inverness, talks about freedom vs. security. From Wrinardo McKennedy.

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Rapper/YouTuber Froggy Fresh performs “The Baddest” in June at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From Foamdog.

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San Diego sales consultant Claude Diamond gives the keynote address at the Alabama Real Estate Investor Association’s June meeting at Embassy Suites in Homewood. From Alabama Real Estate Investor Association.

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certain unalienable rights

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

That among these are
Life, Liberty and the pur-
suit of Happiness.

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#sundayread for July 2, 2017

Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop

Photo: Cosmo_71 (CC)

My picks for #sundayread for July 2, 2017:

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The latest #sundayread tweets:

salt water tally

Sunday, July 2nd, 2017

Waves write their names in
lattice letters of foam with
disappearing ink.

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every day’s a vacation in the ocean

Saturday, July 1st, 2017

Even the sharks are
headed to the beach for some
swimming and nibbling.

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