OK. We understand, God. We must've irritated you in some way, shape, form or fashion recently- which has resulted in this epic rainfall we've seen and the run on arks down at the ol' used ark lots.
As this story indicates, our Orlando area had one dreary September- and October's started off with a frog-strangler outside, too!
4 dry September days? Unreal as we see things around here. It truly makes it all … (10 comments)
storm: There's a storm coming- I might not be able to show you that house
- 08/25/12 07:33 AM
There's a storm coming- I might not be able to show you that house State of Emergency in Florida AP/MyFoxHurricane Florida Gov. Rick Scott declares emergency as Tropical Storm Isaac gains strength and speed after dousing Haiti, pictured left, just days before Tampa's Republican convention. There's a storm coming- I might not be able to show you that house No offense intended folks...at least not yet. In case some folks happen to be away from their TV's, radios and newspapers (yet have access to this post, of course), I'd like to let you in on a little bit … (4 comments)
As most who have followed this space for any amount of time are well aware, I hail from what is still the great State of Alabama. God let fly with a powerful set of storms a year ago today, and I know my life- and that of many, many more in my Sweet Home, Alabama will never be the same.
For the families of those whom God called home a year ago, Alabama remembers today.
To those from around the state, nation and world who have contributed to the rebuilding efforts, Alabama says thank you … (2 comments)
storm: Alabama Fights On- 3 Months Down
- 07/27/11 10:21 AM
Alabama Fights On- 3 Months Down The author of the following essay "The Real Estate Commission Will Always Remember" is D. Philip Lasater, Executive Director of the Alabama Real Estate Commission. I thank God that my Real Estate Commission remembers. Though a Florida resident for 4 years as of next week, I remain an Alabama licensee as well- and a proud one. To all who have answered the calls for relief thus far, and those that will answer the continuing needs of my brothers and sisters back in my Sweet Home Alabama as the days go by and other anniversaries pass- … (0 comments)
Alabama's still hurting, and the effects of the 4/27 storms will be long-lasting. Recovery won't takes days...won't take weeks...won't take months. It'll take years for many, and many more will have souls that never rest.
There are many ways folks can help my Sweet Home, Alabama- I'm just not sure if this is one of the better ideas. There may be good in this plan, may be bad to … (0 comments)
storm: "Florida people" helping "my people"
- 05/06/11 09:18 PM
Maybe it's a good thing...maybe it's a bad thing. Maybe it's both, maybe it's neither. Call it what you will, but "home" is where the heart is- and "my people" are "my people". I've been around the world (both literally and figuratively) and lived in a number of places. My physical home's changed a good number of times- and I've even grown so attached to some communities that I've thrown caution into the wind and called them home. But in the nearly 24 years since I left Alabama for the Navy on May 18th, 1987, Alabama people have remaned (and will … (4 comments)
storm: Sweet Home, Alabama- survivors, not victims. Pay it forward.
- 05/04/11 02:09 PM
Today's Alabama is a lot different from last week's Alabama- but in many ways it's exactly the same: Alabama's full of survivors- not victims.The homeland took a beating- in case the news reports and never-ending stream of pictures have left any doubts in one's mind. Possessions were lost, homes destroyed- and yes, far too many loved ones lost. Words don't feelings any justice when I call back home and hear of this, that and whatever else has been wiped clean off the map.The American Heritage Dictionary defines a victim as "One who is harmed by or made to suffer from an … (4 comments)
storm: Alabama's down, but getting up- "The scab's starting to itch"
- 05/02/11 05:07 PM
"The scab's starting to itch a little bit". That's the word from The Birmingham News' photojournalists a bit earlier today. Things are by no means "normal" (whatever that's meant), but there are surely signs of healing.I called up to speak with a buddy of mine that's been with their staff since '89, and he was out hustling and taking more photos. Frank Couch and the rest of the folks there have dedicated an untold number of hours towards taking photos of last week's devastation. Now, more photos of recovery, togetherness and the human spirit. Yes, the scab appears to be healing. … (2 comments)
storm: Just another Alabama Sunday...
- 05/01/11 01:26 PM
Well, not really. But the home of "Roll Tide, Roll!" and 13 National Championships, and the cry of "War Eagle!" from the 3-time (and defending) National Champion Auburn Tigers will show the world it knows how to come back again. When you take big hit, though, it takes a little longer to get back up- and it takes a bit more help. And Alabama took a big hit. Here's another thing to remember when watching the evening news and reports that may be to the contrary: Folks in Alabama are survivors- not victims. Alabama folks were out today and praying under … (0 comments)
storm: Dateline Alabama...bowed, but strong
- 04/30/11 07:16 AM
In some ways and in some times, having a good memory can be a bad thing. That's a memory of places and things, mind you- not of people. It's always great to look back on the places of your younger days...nice to stroll down Memory Lane whether with others or alone. Who doesn't remember a certain store where their parents used to take them? Or the towering pine or cedar tree on the corner? Or that off-ramp motel that's gone by far too many names to keep track of? Surely everyone can relate. Those places are gone for many in Alabama and … (4 comments)
storm: Please pray for Alabama today...
- 04/28/11 02:44 AM
Quick post here as I- like many others today- await word that all of my family is OK. May God Bless and keep all in my Sweet Home, Alabama and in other parts of The South n the coming days.... … (10 comments)
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