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It’s GAMEDAY!!!!
Before the game….. After the game….. It wasn’t that great. I found myself cringing and whining at various times. And it felt familiar…similar to last year, maybe? We’ve got some kinks to work out,...
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A Taste of Tuscaloosa
It’s Game day here in T-Town and I love how Tuscaloosa comes alive with the excitement over a possible Alabama win. By whole town, I mean the WHOLE TOWN. You won’t have to look around more than once to...
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Seen on my run
Today was a BEAUTIFUL day for a run along the heart of Tuscaloosa, RiverWalk. Over the past few years, this area has really developed into something great. I took my time since I’m slowly starting back...
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We are back in business-Roll Tide
Wow. It’s been a while..say maybe…mid season last year since I’ve seen our team look this good. 59-0. That’s not just winning, that’s an annihilation. Saban put in the 2nd and 3rd strings mid-way...
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Mary’s Cakes and Pastries
A few days ago, I had the privilege of attending a Paleo baking class at our local bakery, Mary’s Cakes and Pastries in Northport. I have been a huge fan of Mary’s bakery because she makes gluten-free...
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Sunday Get-it-Together Day
We have a new store in town. I have heard of Fresh Market but I have never been in one. I wasn’t sure if this was an alternative to Whole Foods Market or if it was another store that would compete with...
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A very awesome Saturday
I have survived the first 2 full weeks of school and I fully expected to sleep in this morning. But 6:00 am came around and I was wide awake and did not want to waste a single minute trying to go back...
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It’s FOOTBALL!!!!
Before I get to football, let me tell you about my morning. I didn’t sleep well last night and certainly didn’t have much planned for today. I felt horrible and the only thing I needed to do was drive...
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GAMEDAY is in Tuscaloosa!
It usually happens at least once a season, but this year, ESPN Gameday is in Tuscaloosa early. They came out for the “rematch” of Ole Miss and Alabama. I got up early and headed to the Quad to see what...
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Saturday in the South
Big big huge gigantic game is about to be played on the plains of Athens, GA. Alabama hasn’t been that impressive lately. The sports talk is all about the dynasty being over. Alabama is done. Saban is...
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So long, Rocky Top
I’ve told this story more than a few times.. 10 years ago, we left the state of Tennessee after living there for 10 years. 10 long years. As Alabama fans, living in TN during their NC Championship and...
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Rainy running before breakfast
Lately, I’ll take anything but the heat and humidity. Fall rain is pretty close to perfection. I took these on the Riverwalk path in Tuscaloosa. After a gorgeous 4 miles, I ran some errands and came...
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Ice Skating in Alabama
A couple of years ago, Tuscaloosa decided that we needed an ice skating rink. And that was a great idea. Last year, I think it down by our River Market farmer’s market area. This year, they moved it to...
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Christmas Afloat 2015
This year marked the return of Christmas Afloat in Tuscaloosa. This is a boat parade down the Black Warrior River. Teams decorate boats and participate in a river parade. This annual event came to a...
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Snow’s Bend Farm
This year we joined one of our local farms for a CSA box each week. Community-Supported Agriculture is a partnership between farms and buyers and it’s a fantastic way to “know thy farmer”. I know where...
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Trucks by the Tracks
One of the things I’m ecstatic about seeing around town is the increase in food trucks! I have seen them at farmer’s markets in Birmingham and they are a mainstay in markets out west. I thought it...
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Roll Tide Roll! Alabama v MSU
We decided earlier this fall that we would not go to any games this year because we are about to sign a construction loan and building a house takes lots of coin. We would save our pennies for fixtures...
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All Fired Up Tuscaloosa
It’s time for another year of making ornaments at All Fired Up pottery in Tuscaloosa. This tradition dates back to our first Christmas after we got married. We had no money to buy the fancy Hallmark...
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Tuscaloosa River Market day!
I love that the Tuscaloosa River Market is open year-round. Alabama has a fantastic growing season and there is always fresh produce available. And while I do love fresh produce in season, the main...
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Super Saturday
The rowing team is out this morning! It’s a great cloudy morning in Tuscaloosa! People are out in their spring flip flops because the groundhog is a loser and winter has left the building. It’s 80...
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