Dream Car Series - No. II

"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap"

-good ol' DOLLY PARTON

The Lovely State Flower of Alabama

Camellia

The Auburn Creed

I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
-George Petrie (1945)

I ♥

It's Not Just Me that Loves Beagles :)

My wonderful grandfather (Papaw), - the late Clarence Bailey - was an avid "Beagler". He hunted and raised the cute dogs for as long as I can remember... He had, like, a mini beagle farm. They were so very spunky and full of energy... I always loved the dogs. And when they are babies?? SOOOO precious...

I remember this one particular beagle, "Sissy". Sissy was blinded since birth because she was born in the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter. Because of the cold (I forget the details)?? Anyway, Sissy quickly became the family pet and was kept indoors. She was my Uncle David's best friend. Their bond was so sweet...


In the memory of Sissy and all the rest of the beagles that warmed my heart, let me introduce you to Uno, the beautiful boy that lived up to his name by becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.

You Say Tomatoe...

One final taste of summer?
Juicy heirloom tomatoes!

Dream Car Series - No. I

Cornbread, Greens & Blackeyed Peas

Southern folks have the tradition of eating black-eyed peas, greens, and cornbread (or some variation on this theme) on new years day...

The peas swell as they cook; ensuring prosperity, the greens ensure plenty of greenbacks in the coming year, and the cornbread ensures a wealth of gold. Many people eat the peas on New Year's Day itself, while some Southerners insist it must be the first thing eaten after the clock strike twelve--for maximum good luck...

Moona Lisa

FLAMINGo

Sometimes two male flamingos pair up, and sometimes two females do. They even have threesomes and – when the mood is right – foursomes.

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Bloom Where You Are Planted

Banksy in New Orleans !

To commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, Banksy left his mark on the streets of New Orleans...

Some are obviously about the impact of the hurricane while others are an attack on an infamous New Orleans anti-graffiti crusader known as the "Gray Ghost".
" Across the city, hundreds of times each week, Radtke pulls to the curb in his cream-colored Dodge 600 with thin red pinstripes and a mismatched navy-blue driver’s door. He gets out, opens the sagging trunk and pulls out one of the gallon paint cans – usually gray, but sometimes his other option, a putty-colored beige. (He says those two colors are what he gets for free from Helm Paint and Supply.) He stops, takes a quick photo, runs his roller back and forth a few times, and the job is done. It’s a routine he’s performed almost constantly for the past five years. He’s filled 10 photo albums with snapshots of the graffiti he’s conquered." (www.bestofneworleans.com)

Manifest Hope

"Stars and Stripes"
By Phil Fung from Miami, FL

About the Manifest Hope Gallery:
Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The Manifest Hope Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists across the nation who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grass roots movement surrounding the Obama Campaign. The Manifest Hope Gallery highlights the central themes of the progressive grass-roots movement- Hope Change, Progress, Unity and Patriotism.

The Manifest Hope Gallery was on display in Denver, CO at the Democratic National Convention.

http://manifesthope.com/

Let It Be

by Thomas Anderson

Yes Mam, It's Peach Cobbler !

INGREDIENTS

• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• MIX TOGETHER:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
4. Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Dale Jr