Photo by Morgan Trinker I leave today on the Localist train tour ... it seems surreal even to write that. I…
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Quick Lunches and Stupid Good Ideas
Today is a day of gloom and wintery mix (whatever that is), but yesterday was a day for a picnic. Once…
Crowdfunding, Community, and Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Very few people care as much about community and art as much as Laura and Caleb Chancey do. They started a…
It’s Our Birthday, and We Want to Give You Presents!
My train tour starts this Friday, and I won't be back to Birmingham until ... Sunday. It's not because the trip…
All Aboard! The Localist Train Tour Starts Friday!
Photo by Morgan Trinker This Friday, I’m going to hop an Amtrak train to New Orleans and start a Localist book…
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way (and So Does a Little Coffee)
I had a rough morning. Maybe it's because today is so gray and gloomy. Maybe it's because I got excited about…
When Book Clubs Attack: The Localist Goes to Book Group
Last night, I was invited to speak to a book club about The Localist, and I was scared; I didn’t know…
The World Is My Focus Group
This week, I spoke to one of Birmingham’s CO.STARTERS groups about creative marketing. CO.STARTERS is a program for local entrepreneurs, and…
It Always Hurts to Ask
I don’t like to ask for favors — but you probably won’t guess that from how often I ask for favors.…
Valentine’s Day in Birmingham: A Guide for Procratinators
I have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. I think it’s fun to have a day to eat candy, give little…