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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Vicky Vale (Stop the presses!)

Vicky Vale (Stop the presses!)

A post-humanity excursion

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Hip-hop theatre revisited

Hip-hop theatre revisited

Act 1, Scene 2 of a possible five-act play about the life and times of the Ol’ Dirty Bastard

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Posted on October 15th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Hip-hop theatre

Hip-hop theatre

Act 1, Scene 1 of a possible five-act play about the life and times of the Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

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Posted on October 8th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Doom-Vessel 11, Holding Steady…

Doom-Vessel 11, Holding Steady…

None of that matters now. Six days ago, we were told that earth would be destroyed.

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Posted on October 1st, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

You don’t know half of this stuff!

You don’t know half of this stuff!

Important knowledge from the mind of J’Mel

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Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Little boys are dirty…DIRTY! 61 things that are always funny!

Little boys are dirty…DIRTY! 61 things that are always funny!

J’Mel’s update (and comprehensive) list of things that are funny. All of them.

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Posted on September 16th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

What I hate and why (abridged)

What I hate and why (abridged)

Common ingredients that fuel my constant annoyance

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Posted on September 9th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Horoscopes for the skeptic in you

Horoscopes for the skeptic in you

ARIES: There is a great possibility that you or someone you know will become a [...]

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Posted on August 20th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Legendary Black

Legendary Black

This time, it’s dark. I guess it’s nighttime but I can’t be sure. I remember [...]

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Posted on August 6th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Tossed salad & scrambled yeggs

Tossed salad & scrambled yeggs

World-renowned actor and all-around good guy Kelsey Grammer takes a moment out of his busy [...]

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Posted on June 24th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

On Smoking

On Smoking

 
I used to smoke. I started in my last year of high school. I didn’t [...]

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Posted on June 17th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Even African princes get the blues

Even African princes get the blues

 
Dear J’Mel
   How fortunate and blessed it is today to write to you. I am [...]

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Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

“I’m sighing as hard as I can”

“I’m sighing as hard as I can”

A couple of weeks ago I snapped my phone in half. It was bound to [...]

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Posted on June 1st, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Welcome to the neighborhood

Welcome to the neighborhood

 
I pretended to rake the front yard and tried my best to keep a straight [...]

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Posted on May 14th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

The Commodore Crack’d: A Malone Twins Mystery

The Commodore Crack’d: A Malone Twins Mystery

 
Everyone in the room had had a reason to want Commodore Cusack dead. So far, [...]

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Posted on May 7th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Strokeversary: one year since my brain stopped

Strokeversary: one year since my brain stopped

A year ago this week I had a stroke. As soon as the doctors let [...]

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Posted on April 22nd, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

Considering toddler butter beat-downs

Considering toddler butter beat-downs

I’m sure it’s happened to you, too…
An out-of-towner asks you the simple yet damning question [...]

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Posted on April 16th, 2009 by J'Mel Davidson

“Whoa. What is going on?”

“Whoa. What is going on?”

I watched Twilight
“I’m writing a book about vampires.”
“Sweet! Classic rules, right? Burn in the [...]

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Posted on February 14th, 2008 by Kyle Whitmire

Valentine’s Day is Balls

Valentine’s Day is Balls

It is the American way to celebrate openly and with much vigor the fact that you have something that others may not.

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 1 day ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society