Month: September 2007

I am ready for some cooler weather , and as we’ve approached October, it’s been pretty nice in the evenings. There’s really a ton of stuff coming up this month, including First Friday, The Lee County Fair, On The Tracks , some fun downtown events including Noon Tunes, the return of the Performance Arts Series for the Opelika Arts Association, which has actually changed it’s name to the Arts Association of East Alabama and this… Read More

Friday Night it’s Robinella, which I’ve highlighted in a post below. Then Saturday, it’s probably one of the bars favorite Atlanta Bands, Trances Arc. You can listen to their music on their MySpace page. Check out a review of the latest project here.

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 26, 2007. View the original page.

So buddy Redman sent me this quote from an email over the weekend, with news that Hurricane Jerry had downgraded. At that same time, I was getting a case of the crude. Fever and down for the count, much like weaking into a depression and then dissapating. Missed work on Monday and finally got back to normal today. So the point is , if you don’t see me for a few days, least you can… Read More

Could Jerry be forming now in the Gulf? Stay Tuned

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 20, 2007. View the original page.

Robinella is coming to Eighth & Rail (Friday, September 28th) so I thought I’d put some of her music up to listen to this week. You’ll find a smaller “player” under the Parrot picture to the right. Click on the start button. The music is from the “Solace for the Lonely” CD. Here’s what she has to say from her website: “The more things change the more they stay the same.” The longer I live… Read More

I understand there’s a party for the day over at the Auburn Ale House for this on Wednesday Night. Say hey to Kate if you head over there! Read More about the Event Here!

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 18, 2007. View the original page.

Gosh, I take a few days off and catch heck from friends for not posting to the site. The weekend was all about cooking for me. Helped Lyndsay at Fukai Manor with the “Drunk Chicken” on Saturday and grilled up some Donut Hamburger’s for the week. I know I’ve been a bit slack posting, but I’ll gat back. From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 17, 2007. View the… Read More

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has a special training session for helping local folks work with folks from outside the US who migrate to the Opelika Area. Block out 8:00 AM-12:00 PM for “International Protocol: How to Succeed in the International Business Arena” Friday, September 28 at Southern Union Community College Health Science Building. Cost for Chamber members $40 and Non Chamber $60. To register contact the Chamber at (334) 745-4861 or email coc@opelika.com &#8211… Read More

Thursday Night is the opening of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women  performed by the Opelika High School Drama Group. The story was written in 1867 and 1868 about four sisters growing up during the Was Between the States (aka The Civil War). I haven’t seen Revel at the school, but understand the kids are sporting some cool T-Shirts for this show.  In past days of Fellowship, Revel and Kate would come over to show off those shirts before… Read More

This weeks Character Trait is Responsibility. Winston Churchill said this of responsibility: “Responsibility is the price of greatness!”

From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on September 9, 2007. View the original page.