Category Archives: 2nd Ave Life

Behind me? BEHIND YOU! Behind the Scenes: Making a movie at Counts Brothers

The crew of “Behind You” showed up at my place early this morning. “Behind You” is an independent film directed by Rebecca Pugh and filmed by Joe Walker with the help of some other great people. I don’t want to … Continue reading

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Welcome Krewe to the Neighborhood!

The Accordion Player and I just got back into town after a week away. We were walking around doing errands, getting mail, picking up some tomatoes for spaghetti, hitting the ATM, etc. Strolling along 1st Ave we saw a sign … Continue reading

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Loft Tour Volunteers Needed

The LivBirmingham Loft Tour still needs volunteers to greet visitors and give directions. Please consider showing off our friendly neighborhood!

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Movie to be Filmed at Counts Brothers Loft

Rebecca Pugh and Joe Walker are making a new short film. Most of the story takes place in an apartment. When they asked to shoot in my loft, I said “Heck yeah!” After talking to them this weekend, this sounds like … Continue reading

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Details on Loft Tour

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Fall at the Counts Brothers Building

The leaves of the ginkgo trees outside my window have turned a beautiful fall yellow

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Urban Garden Updates

My main goal in planting my gardens was to spruce up the ugly tree wells, but having fresh herbs was a close second. The basil from the garden has exploded. I’ve been using it almost every meal. We have so much that … Continue reading

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Is that a baby downtown? How irresponsible

El Barrio has had a two hour wait pretty much every weekend I can remember but they are truly spilling out onto the streets tonight. I assume it has something to do with the story ABC 33/40 ran last night. … Continue reading

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But where do you buy groceries????

7 years ago, when I told people I lived downtown their first response was to gasp, look over both shoulders, and ask in a low voice “Aren’t you scared?” Occasionally people still ask me, but  most people have come to … Continue reading

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Urban Gardening

Ginkgo trees line 2nd Avenue. The city plants them in 4 foot square tree wells every 25 feet or so. The trees look great and add a lot of warmth to the neighborhood. The city does not plant or cover the … Continue reading

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