By Gary Lloyd I wasn’t driving 88 mph, but I did go back in time. I suppose I’ve done it quite a few times. I’ve driven those Queenstown Road curves … Continue reading A present ride into the past
Hike & Write might become tradition
By Gary Lloyd My wife is awesome, so let’s just lead with that. For my birthday, she booked a three-day, two-night stay for me and our dog, Sonny, in a … Continue reading Hike & Write might become tradition
Old and new converge in Gatlinburg
By Gary Lloyd This column is a sequel. A year and a half ago, I nostalgically wrote about Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the most popular tourist destination within five hours north of … Continue reading Old and new converge in Gatlinburg
‘Cause it’s a short piece of time
By Gary Lloyd I’ve had a particular book idea saved since May 2019, one that I’ll jokingly hint at as this column concludes. But for everything in between, here goes. … Continue reading ‘Cause it’s a short piece of time
What content do you want to see in 2024?
Check out the below video and let me know what content you want to see from me in 2024? Videos? History? Sports? News and features? Longform? Drop a comment and … Continue reading What content do you want to see in 2024?
A shack of railroad ties, but much more
By Gary Lloyd We weren’t even supposed to go that far down Stemley Bridge Road in the Pell City area. We had planned to eat at this river-view restaurant, on … Continue reading A shack of railroad ties, but much more
My mind travels a path to Massachusetts
By Gary Lloyd On a Saturday in May, my iPhone buzzed with a text message from a former teacher. “Will you be in church tomorrow 9:30 – 10:00ish?” it read. … Continue reading My mind travels a path to Massachusetts
Column: Open season for high school sports
By Gary Lloyd What are we even doing here? Typically, my column ledes are painstakingly developed over dozens of minutes and thought. Sometimes hours. This one was easy. What are … Continue reading Column: Open season for high school sports
No app? I’ve got news for you
By Gary Lloyd I have added 56 apps to my iPhone – yes, I counted – but these days I find myself scrolling Facebook news feeds less before bed, drafting … Continue reading No app? I’ve got news for you
Learning to treasure the moments
By Gary Lloyd Most folks today rarely, if ever, look around. Do I want someone staring down at me from one of those elevated booths as I slather fried chicken … Continue reading Learning to treasure the moments
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