Battery Park Hotel

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1910

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Mother Bakery & Cafe

That's Mother straight ahead.

Looking back towards where I parked

Down the road is Sauna House, where I've been a number of times.

new townhomes

Avocado Toast

Frontiers

Frontiers

Back in 1994, right after college, I got involved with Frontiers.  They were based in Arizona, and I went out there for training in Mesa for two weeks.  I was intending to go with this missions organization to Uzbekistan.  I was being recruited and mentored very heavily by the director at that time.  I'm not sure how I even heard of them.  It might have been through Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.  Ultimately, I decided not to go with Frontiers, and instead chose the organization ESI (Educational Services International) out of California.  They were less serious about missions - at least, pushing you to be proactive.  I could teach English with ESI.

In time, I will share some of my activities while with Frontiers in Mesa.  For example, I had to get up in front of the participants and give my testimony.  I talked about Headland and my family.  I also remember my brother coming out there to see me.  We went to see the movie Schindler's List, which created a spark to learn more about the Holocaust and WW2.  Another thing I did was hang out at Dan Majerle's bar while my brother joined some friends at a Sun's game in Phoenix.  I didn't have a ticket to the game, unfortunately.

Click here to read about the founder of Frontiers.

Grove Arcade

 A Historical Timeline of Grove Arcade

Asheville, North Carolina

Autobell Car Wash

Asheville

Ambler Heights

 

Click here for some history of the sanitarium.

Dawson's Creek

I remember Kade loving this series.  It was very  popular in Thailand.  It was interesting learning that, although it was set in the northeast, Dawson's Creek was filmed in North Carolina.  Kade thought Katie Holmes was really pretty.

One of the stars died today.  I was touched by what he shared while reflecting on his mortality.

Willie B.

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When I growing up, we went at least once to Zoo Atlanta.  All the hype was about seeing Willie B..  I certainly remember the experience!  Click here for some history about him. 

Champions

 Abbeville Yellow Jackets

I actually saw them play in the Christmas tourney that year.  I remember Chris Porter making an electrifying fast-break dunk.  He went on to amazing career at Auburn University.

The Dukes of Hazzard

Saenger Theatre

 

Opened on January 19, 1927.

History of the Saenger Theatre

On a solo trip to Mobile in the '90s, I saw a classic movie at the Saenger.  I think it was Dr. Zhivago!

Happy Days

 

Blue Demons

Mark Aguire standing behind his coach, Ray Meyer

I would occasionally watch DePaul's fantastic basketball teams in the early '80s.  Their games were shown on cable network, WGN.

The Judds

 

RIP, Naomi.  Hard to believe what happen to her a few years ago.  My mother loved their music.  I was more of an Ashley fan.

Skincare Routine

When I was growing up, I remember my mother always using Clinique face soap.  And I've been using it for a lot of my life.

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And then I apply a moisturizing lotion.

Brain Phases

"Billie Jean"

 

All in the Family

1971-1979

Nine Seasons

Here are more TV Guide covers that featured the iconic show:

DoiTung Coffee

 

DoiTung Coffee is a premium, single-origin 100% Arabica coffee cultivated in the Golden Triangle of Northern Thailand, specifically within the Nang Non mountain range. Grown under shade by local communities as part of the sustainable Mae Fah Luang Foundation project, it is known for its balanced taste with fruity, caramel notes, offering light to dark roasts, drip coffee, and capsules.  - source

Since we purchased our new Breville espresso machine, we have been sampling a huge variety of coffee beans.  You can check them out here.

Just got finished posting my 2025 Thailand photos.  You can see them here.

Henry County - 1902

 

Henry County

Alabama

Tales and Legends

 

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Thanks to cousin Amy for these images.

Bling

 Thanks to a special someone for thr Prince Christmas ornaments.