Spitball Army

The Birmingham News’ John Archibald writes a thrice-weekly column of opinion, most often about the happenings at Birmingham’s City Hall and the Jefferson County Commission. His writing is usually pointed, insightful and well-reasoned if, at times, a melodramatic match for the political histrionics he’s observing. Today’s “Archiblog,” as his column is called, veered unpredictably toward the illogical.

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The following sight greeted me as I made my morning trek through the backyard, and I could only imagine the drama that had occurred in this spot during the night.

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About a week ago, on the Facebook website, someone posted an event entitled “Election Day.” Members were asked to choose whether they were “attending” or not, much like R.S.V.P.’ing for a dinner party. I selected Yes, and added a note: You would have to kill me to keep me from attending. I haven’t always felt this way.

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Jackson Browne and band
24 October 2008
Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, Alabama
Set list

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The show, a 30-minute episodic live show reminiscent of Austin City Limits – kind of like ACL’s younger, scrappier sibling – features new and innovative bands from all over America, including some internatonal artists and, of course, some based right here in the ‘Ham.

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Also on the menu at El Mexicano on 20th Street South in Birmingham:
“Fish filets available individually – only $350!”

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As I pulled into the parking spot in front of the Crestwood Coffee Company, I noticed some scribbling on the asphalt. I pulled back out a few feet and saw this graffito.

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Eventually, in that retail business mileau, I had to tell the community, “Thanks, but no thanks,” for that financial black hole to nowhere. If I really wanted a financial black hole, I’d dig it myself.

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The Monday after Labor Day, I went for a swim and was greeted upon submersion with a mouthful of briny water.

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This car emblem was spotted in the parking lot of the main post office in downtown Birmingham today.

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