Just us Chickens

Went to check out "the girls" at my cousin Shirley's organic egg farm. They are really pretty birds. I liked the Rhode Island Reds the best . I came away with some yummy fresh eggs and the knowledge that I am too girly for chicken farming .

Birthday Girl

This was a get-together for Aunt Ann's 85th Birthday. We had fabulous desserts from Chez Lulu. Five year old Edie asked her if she was " the old one " ! Aunt Ann replied " I guess I am ' .

Race for the Cure 2010

This was my 6th race and still as wonderful as the first. Went with my sister and met up with friends and co-workers. Once again , we did not actually walk , but found something else for our "walk". This year it was the Southern Women's Show, last year Leonardo DiVinci at the art museum.

Day of the Dead

Toured Oak Hill Cemetery this morning. Almost any name associated with Birmingham's history is here. The "dead " told their stories as we walked on dusty paths and fallen leaves.

Sunday on the Lake

We went to the lake for my sister's Birthday yesterday. Since the Birthday Girl did not want her picture taken, this is what I came up with .

The Ghosts of Sloss

A beautiful sunny day, but you could still feel the imprint of the hard working men who made Birmingham what it is. Now the buildings are cool, dark and quiet, how different it must have been when this furnace was in production.

A stream runs through it ....