Constantine “Gus” Koutroulakis, owner and operator of Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs on 2nd Avenue in Birmingham since 1948, died this morning at his home. He was 81. As a boy, I remember very well going with my dad to Birmingham on car-related business—auctions, shows, swapping vehicles with his friend Jay, or whatever—and frequently a trip … Read more
Lea bought some jellybeans last week. I had five or six that day. Today I came home at lunch with parts I needed to fix Nathan’s aquarium hood, and spied the jellybean container when I was making a sandwich. I could see through the side that a goodly number remained. Thought I might have some … Read more
Glorious! I hope you got out today, and if you didn’t, get out tomorrow. (Back to severe weather rock ‘n’ rolling on Monday, they’re saying.) As I type, Clan BamaDan is expected anytime for burgers, dogs, and fellowship, so as you can see, we have our work to do. I hope you’re having a good … Read more