Wade on Birmingham

the all-spin zone

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

The humble snowboard
sends riders high into the
sky with bold panache.

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high praise from the orchestra

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

The brass bumped fists, the
strings tapped bows, and the woodwinds
trilled for no reason.

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rock on comedy

Saturday, March 25th, 2017

The high point of a
great routine is the silent
anticipation.

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if elation lasts more than 4 hours

Friday, March 24th, 2017

Laughing at oneself?
Pre-existing condition,
high deductible.

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on high alert

Friday, February 24th, 2017

Nerves worn and yet still
working, every input a
threat. Sheer exhaustion.

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julian’s katrina

Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Like Dubya, he flew
high above the ruins of
his land without care.

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sugar sugar

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

The sweet stuff hangs out
everywhere we shop, ready
to give a brief high.

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the purring of motors

Monday, January 4th, 2016

Not crickets, but the
refrigerator. Not cats,
but the high street lights.

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zapping the summer doldrums

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Does boredom still come
round when the sun’s high and kids
worship Xboxes?

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the long lean line

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

The slouch, while somewhat
comfortable, gave way to the
grace of high shoulders.

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meanwhile in the nba

Sunday, December 30th, 2012

Maybe out-of-work
replacement refs can call some
balks or high sticking.

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the dentist will be with you shortly

Saturday, December 29th, 2012

The sound of high-pitched
drilling in the next room made
her squirm in her chair.

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two feet high

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

The champion stands
above others, hand over
heart, beaming proudly.

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spas like us

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

The mud is relaxed.
The towels, fluffed and piled high.
Bring us a chai tea.

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they’ll never flap in this town again

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Nominees’ tummies
eat high-powered butterflies
for nervous breakfast.

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