I was searching for some public domain photos recently -- photos that aren't copyrighted or owned by anyone -- and I found a few that were hilarious. Inspired by my humorous friend Guy McClure, I wrote captions for them. Can you think of funnier or more creative captions? Give it a try. 1. Members of… Continue reading These vintage photos are hilarious. Can you caption them?
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Who is buried in 13 mysterious graves along the Natchez Trace Parkway?
A while back, Sweetums and I made a day trip to Tupelo, Miss., birthplace of Elvis Presley. I have lots of tips on things to see and do if you ever visit the city, but first I wanted to share photos of a mysterious place Sweetums and I found on the Natchez Trace, just outside… Continue reading Who is buried in 13 mysterious graves along the Natchez Trace Parkway?
8 popular (and innocent) songs ruined by horror films
In 1981, when I was a sophomore at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Ala., I went with friends to “Halloween II.” It’s difficult for kids now, who are accustomed to lots of gore and torture, to understand how ground-breaking and terrifying the Halloween movies were at the time. At the end of “Halloween II,” when… Continue reading 8 popular (and innocent) songs ruined by horror films
A visit to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, downtown Lynchburg and Miss Mary Bobo’s
Many people in the northern Alabama region have visited Lynchburg, TN, to tour the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. I finally made my trip last summer with my Baby Girl and I really enjoyed the tour (except for the part when we walked through the steam room, where the incredible heat did not combine well with 90-degree… Continue reading A visit to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, downtown Lynchburg and Miss Mary Bobo’s
The beautiful cast-iron fences of Maple Hill Cemetery
By KELLY KAZEK Anyone who follows me on AL.com or on my blog knows how much Sweetums and I love exploring old cemeteries. I love coming across beautiful funerary art and tombstones that tell interesting tales. But outside of those things, I am fascinated by the cast-iron in historic cemeteries. Cast-iron was used to create… Continue reading The beautiful cast-iron fences of Maple Hill Cemetery
