Birmingham Zoo article

I've written an article about the Birmingham Zoo which can be read at http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-32433-Birmingham-Culture--Events-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Birmingham-Zoo-attracts-locals-and-visitors-yearround##

I'd be ever so pleased if you'd check it out.

:)

Kendra Sutton

Award-winning songwriter Kendra Sutton, lead singer of Kendra Sutton and the Bad Luck Boys, has been compared to Janis Joplin and Nora Jones. Band members include Jubal Dalzell, Brandon Cates, and Mark Beasley.

During recent performances, the band has played such crowd-pleasers as "Love Me, Love Me, Love Me," which earned Sutton the No.2 spot in a national songwriting competition.

A mix of soul, folk and blues, the band's new album "The Sun Sessions" is out now.

To learn more about Kendra Sutton and the Bad Luck boys, visit Kendra Sutton's Myspace page.


If you like what you see and want more, check out coverage of the band on NPR.

Golden Rule B-B-Q

For a true taste of the south, look no further than Birmingham. The Southside neighborhood alone boasts seven restaurants serving barbeque in the Southern tradition.

One favorite among locals is Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill. The original building, opened in 1891, was a roadside stop for travellers on the way to Atlanta and served as a gathering spot for locals.

Originally serving pork plates, beer and cigarettes, Golden Rule has expended its menu and grown to include 16 locations across Alabama.

Information and images on this page were gathered from Golden Rule Bar-B-Que.

The Birmingham Zoo

With more than 800 animals and over 450,000 visitors each year, The Birmingham Zoo is the most popular not-for-profit attraction in the state of Alabama. More than 200 species of birds, reptiles and mammals make their home at the zoo.

In addition to the animals, the zoo features a water park, train rides and a carousel.

The zoo, open year round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cost of admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children 6-12 years old and seniors 65 and older. Visitors receive half off the regular admission price each Tuesday.

Information and images on this page were gathered from The Birmingham Zoo.

Handmade Jewelry on Etsy!

Check out the handmade jewelry at OldFashionedButGood on Etsy

Also check out the new shop run by the same owner.

Order early to beat the Christmas rush!

Artwork!

This beautiful picture was a wedding gift from local artist and close friend Linsey Martin. Of all the gifts we received that day, this is by far my favorite.

If you like what you see, more of her work can be found here.

My Family

This was taken immediately after Patrick and I exchanged vows in our backyard. My son and daughter were the first to rush over when the deal was done. Hidden in the back is Patrick's brother who performed the ceremony.

These three people are the center of my universe.

Exterminate! Exterminate!

Check out what's happening at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories this Halloween. You'll find instructions for this remote control Dalek on their web site.

My house gives me gifts.

We've closed on the house and are in the process of moving. There were some things left in the library, and I've been working on going through everthing and getting rid of most of it.

While cleaning out the closet, I found these.

In case you're not sure what you're looking at, they're three different models of Kodak Brownie. From left to right, we have the six-16, the six-20 and the Brownie Baby.

The cameras were made in the 1930s by the Eastman Kodak Company and originally listed for a few dollars each.

My husband found a manual for the two bigger cameras online.

Witches' Ball

If you're in Birmingham that weekend, the Witches' Ball can't be beat.

Sponsored by Books Beans and Candles.

Braaaaaaains

Don't miss Zombie Prom: Last Night On Earth !

Featuring live music and a costume contest for Zombie King and Queen.

Matthew's Bar and Grill

October 16, beginning at 10 p.m.
$10 at the door.

More information can be found on the event's Facebook page.

Time and Relative Dimensions in Space

So many things about this picture make me happy. I'm at Dragon*Con. Wearing a corset. Standing in the TARDIS. My husband is behind the camera.

OK, so the TARDIS is not real. When I was a kid I read about people who had replicas in their back yards. I learned from talking to the owner of this one that plans can be found online. I want one in our garden. It's for the kids, I swear.

Our house

My husband and I are buying a house somewhere in Alabama. It's a lovely house built in the 1920s with hardwood floors and fireplaces and chandeliers and deep bathtubs and a sweet little garden in the backyard.

So many things about this house make me happy, and I'm sure it will be the subject of many posts in the coming years.

Don't Miss the Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival September 25-27!

Beginning in 1999, The Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival has brought independent cinema to downtown Birmingham.

Since the debut of this annual festival, filmakers from across the country and around the world have screened their films at Sidewalk for a growing and enthusiastic crowd.

With films screening throughout the weekend in nine venues, festvial-goers have a variety of films to choose from at any given time.

Information and images on this page were gathered from Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival.