My Funny Valentine

Yesterday I photographed the adorable kiddos from the Bell Center for Early Intervention before and during their race, as part of the Mercedes Marathon weekend. I walked into the Boutwell Auditorium, Command Central for the marathon, and met this adorable little guy. He blew me a kiss. Best Valentine I've ever had. xoxoxo

Positive Words

For quite some time now, the words, "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" have cropped up around town. I'm not a fan of graffiti, but I will have to admit that this uplifting message has made me smile when I've run across it . This one, is worded a bit differently, but equally appreciated.

Happy Valentine's Day. Tell someone today how beautiful they are, in their words, deeds or spirit.

Love Songs

Mike and his wife Jan

Yesterday my dear friend and very talented pianist, Michael Dulin played a Valentine's concert for the residents at St. Martins in the Pines Assisted Living.  There were red balloons, cupcakes, punch and a lot of smiling faces as Michael played some of his original pieces and then took requests from the audience, a crowd pleasure, that brought on so clapping and toe tapping!  Tomorrow, come back to meet the King and Queen of Hearts and a few more happy faces.

If you'd like to know more about Michael , hear his fabulous music, and order CDs or sheet music, go here.  I work for Mike and if you order a CD, I"ll be the one putting it in the mail for you! :)

J'aime

Today,  I decided to share a new blog with you.  My friend Terry has this amazing ( 44 carat) ruby that he loves sharing with friends and strangers just to see their reaction.  I've watched him in action, and he is so at ease approaching strangers.  Maybe the 100 Strangers Challenge is in his future???  Well he's created a photoblog just to chronicle the people he meets and what they do when he puts this lovely stone in their  hands.  One- Red-Stone is his new blog.  I decided to try and put my love of Paris, champagne and of course this lovely ruby all rolled into one photo. This day seemed the perfect time to share it!

Big Love

Many of you know that I have had a not so secret love affair with a neighbor's.......red truck for some time. I bared my soul about the whole thing here. Since then, he's been parked down the driveway, and I've had to admire him from afar. Sigh! Well on Friday during the snow, I drove by, wistfully glanced his way, and there he was, lightly dusted with snow. What did I do you ask? Well I pulled over, jumped out and marched right down the driveway, that's what! Looking even better with snow on his * fender!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

* Merci to my technical advisor Wayne, who assured me that "the humpy thing over the tire" was a fender,not a bumper.

Love Boots!

It's Valentine's Day so put on your foxy red love boots and boogie the night away!!  I have been looking at these snazzy boots in the window of Zoe's for weeks.  Zoe's is a funky little consignment shop specializing in vintage wear.  The shop is in my neighborhood and I love driving by and seeing all the outrageous/nostalgic clothing displayed in their windows.  Yesterday I popped in and took these photos.  Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

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Attention Birmingham Viewers:  Our friend Ken Mac  ( Greenwich Daily Photo) has posted the latest on the Cheyenne Diner as it begins to make its way to Birmingham. Check it out.  If you have any additional info about the new owner and where it will be, please email me.

Click HERE to see KC and the Sunshine Band singing...."BOOGIE SHOES"!