By Gary Lloyd Some of my earliest memories come from the uncomfortable seat of a green Huffy bike, from the soaked rubber of an inner tube in Logan Martin Lake. … Continue reading Moving in our midst
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Circling the centers of Atlanta
By Gary Lloyd The Boston Celtics draw basketball fans from all over the country, and for the last two seasons, I’ve driven to Atlanta to see my favorite green-clad NBA … Continue reading Circling the centers of Atlanta
The Sonny, the moon, and the stars
By Gary Lloyd Each mailbox, some 20 feet apart, others 35, is a can’t-miss historic landmark around here. I suppose the yellow fire hydrants are, too. Every sewer top is … Continue reading The Sonny, the moon, and the stars
A present ride into the past
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
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
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