Monthly Archives: November 2011

It’s Time to Light the Lights

They’re baaack! After a ten-year hiatus from the silver screen, my favorite plush, furry pals are making a major resurgence. That’s right: I’m referring to the Muppets, and their new movie, which opens nationwide today. The current media blitz surrounding … Continue reading

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November Recommendations

Book of the month: Fans of Charles Frazier (Cold Mountain) know his characters are traditionally underdogs from the Appalachian Mountains. His newest book, Nightwoods, is no exception. Told with sharp precision and attention to detail (descriptions of people and nature … Continue reading

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Tuscaloosa Tailgating

I looked out over the quad and watched a football fly across the afternoon sky. Then another, and another. This wasn’t a typical fall Saturday; it was Alabama v. LSU game day. It also happened to be my first tailgating … Continue reading

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Graphic Content

Last Thursday, my husband Tom and I ventured to the Walker Art Center’s new exhibit Graphic Design: Now in Production, which opened on October 22. From the moment we entered the expansive, white entryway, I was captivated by sights, sounds, … Continue reading

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