The past several months I have found myself looking and trying lots and lots of apps in search of those that would make my life simpler. Â I think Homer Simpson said you have to delete something from your brain to add something else (or something like that) and I believe he’s correct. Â I find my list of task each day, both personal and work related a bit overwhelming, Â so I’ll forget to check this file… Read More
Month: December 2011
Overwhelmed â But I Have a Plan
Iâve found that lately Iâm just getting overwhelmed with too much information. I counted ten to fifteen newsletters I get on a daily basis via email, several magazines are delivered each week by the post office, a stack of vendor catalogs at the end of each month, not the mention various apps on the iPad2 or iPhone that seem to require my daily, if not hourly attention. My âTo Doâ list is out of control… Read More
APR’s Audi R8 â Getting Ready to Race Daytona
I want to share more of the excitement of racing done by the teams of APR here in Opelika. There are several Links below to learn more and we’re not done yet as we explore the other cars racing in coming days. APR Motorsport is proud to announce that it will become the first team to compete in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series with the Audi R8 LMS, when the team takes the green… Read More
Looking Back to Eight & Rail’s OpeningâŚ
Eighth and Rail⌠This is the original review I posted in June 2002 after the Tavern opened in downtown Opelika! With the Tavern’s last day coming New Years Eve with a Black Tie event, I thought you might find my initial observations interesting. Itâs Open and itâs Way Cool! Opelikaâs jump into the 21st Century begins with a jump back, to a look and feel of a San Francisco Hotel lobby of the late 1800âs… Read More
Not To Rush ThingsâŚÂ ButâŚ
For folks that live like I did in a previous life, let’s get that tree down and ready to recycle.  We would begin undoing Christmas decorations after lunch on Christmas Day! Christmas Tree Recycling in Opelika! This Saturday, December 31 from 8am-12pm at the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Keep Opelika Beautiful will have volunteers to unload your tree. Plus: Receive a free dogwood seedling in exchange for your tree! From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News… Read More
Look what Santa put in APR’sďż˝Garage!
More details on this new addition to the APR Racing Lineup in a weekend post coming…
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 24, 2011. View the original page.
School’s Out for Christmasďż˝Break
Wednesday is the first day of the Holiday break for kids going to Opelika City Schools. Students return on January 5th, with Teachers back the day before to prepare.
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 20, 2011. View the original page.
Christmas in a Railroad Town
Personalized ornaments at Picket Fence Jr. Cheesecake and cupcake decorating at Cheesecake Cottage Spinning and weaving demonstrations at Yarnhouse Studios Wreath-making at Frou Frou A 4 man Bluegrass band will be featured at TLC Gift Shop Painting activities for kids and adults at Sips N Strokes Photos with Santa and Aubie at Flip Flop Foto Face painting, pony rides and a Letters to Santa station will be set up for the kids. Marshmallow roasting A… Read More
Christmas in a Railroad Town Loft Tour
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on December 8, 2011. View the original page.
Jimmy Johnson Book Signing Part of Christmas in a Railroad Town
As I noted below, buddy Jimmy Johnson will be at Heritage Gifts and Gourmet with his new book, a great Holiday gift idea. Â But wait, just listen to what his fans have said from his website. minnesotadon on 01 Dec 2011 at 6:08 am # –Â And I canât say it any better than both Blinky and Matt have already said it. If you are on the fence about buying the book, go ahead and buy… Read More
