Sean Dietrich, widely known as Sean of the South, visited the Trussville Public Library on Friday night. Make sure to check out his website, and keep an eye on the … Continue reading Sean of the South visits Trussville
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Weatherman
This story appears in Gary Lloyd’s book, Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get it here. Still eyes were all around us in a dark living room on Main Street, … Continue reading Weatherman
Austin Way
This story appears in Gary Lloyd’s book, Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get it here. My grandmother lived in the greatest place when I was little. It was perched … Continue reading Austin Way
The youth director
This story appears in Gary Lloyd’s book, Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get it here. I’m not a big believer in the accuracy of first impressions, but I … Continue reading The youth director
Professor Pulitzer
This story is the epilogue to Gary Lloyd’s book, Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get it here. Most people know him through his poignant books on his … Continue reading Professor Pulitzer
A walk through the Cahaba Project
By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE — I remember that bottom-floor classroom, the one on the corner of the building not far from the gymnasium where I tried out for the Hewitt-Trussville … Continue reading A walk through the Cahaba Project
Pride
This story appears in Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get the book here. Pride is a difficult thing to find when you’re staring at a building overcome by … Continue reading Pride
The best BMX trick
This story appears in Valley Road: Uplifting Stories from Down South. Get the book here. The elementary school was on the periphery of our coverage area, and I rarely … Continue reading The best BMX trick
Sandlot Sonny
By Gary Lloyd As someone who writes stories, I am conditioned to find the theme, to dig for the hidden meaning like a dog after whatever lies a foot beneath … Continue reading Sandlot Sonny
Field of Themes
By Gary Lloyd Before my YouTube channel included interviews with Alabama football stars, scenes from tornado-ravaged cities and city council meetings, and seldom-watched book promotions, there was a lone video. … Continue reading Field of Themes
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