At the moms’ table,
no shortage of funny tales
and resourcefulness.

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One way, and then an
opposite way, cars stutter
along to reds, greens.

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Singles Island grows
less crowded as daily tides
kidnap newlyweds.

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Sometimes, the spark comes
from outta nowhere to bring
bold inspiration.

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The neighbors’ front yards
exercise their free speech with
plastic campaign signs.

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Gods of tennis trade
shot after shot after shot,
battlefield of grass.

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Enjoy the Fourth, my fellow Americans!

• Fun activities around Birmingham and Alabama
• Independence Day playlists from Birmingham magazine

And some fireworks and tunes to celebrate our freedom!

The freedom fries taste
better because they offend
France on all levels.

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Mushroom walks into
a bar. “We don’t serve your kind.”
“Why? I’m a fungi!”

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The gathering brings
supporters from far and wide
to lend helping hands.

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January through
June made for a warm-up.
Now for main event.

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Note: See our Independence Day weekend activities for 2010.

Looking for some hot and/or cool ways to spend your Independence Day weekend?

• The Birmingham News has 12 things to do (and one not to do, confusingly labeled under “Drinks”) around town. [PDF version]

• The Alabama Tourism Department has great activities across the state from A to V (Alexander City to Valley Head). [PDF version]

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Photo: Flickr: Jim Brickett / CC BY-ND 2.0

The worn buildings wear
their mustiness with solemn
pride as twilight fades.

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Lo the winged bugs
come to feed on bare skin that
hides sweet blood beneath.

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Pantry reboot needs
less dust, less antiquated
foodstuffs, more shelf space.

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