But all the cool, scrunchie-wearing kids are doing it....

Very wise words conveyed by an anti-smoking sign posted outside Center Street Middle School in Birmingham, AL. I really, REALLY wish I'd had her outfit for the 90's-themed party. Although LS did have the denim vest :) The mismatched earrings are key.

Awwwww

This gem is courtesy of Byrd Dan in Pensacola. Apparently baby-shaking is a big problem in the Redneck Riviera.

So is the availability of wife-beaters/muscle-ts.



I had a lovely trip to southern Alabama (about an hour from Baby Shaker Territory) last month, and my favorite part of the trip involved my hotel: the Best Western Atmore. It is usually terrifying and horrible (the hallways alternately smell like vomit and old salad dressing), but on this occasion I was given a flashlight when I checked in. Because the power was turned off all night. Since it is the only hotel within an hour of my destination, I had no choice but to suffer through the chilly night. You bet I took that flashlight with me when I left.

No fitness room to evaluate, so negative 10 stars.

Socks & Hookers

If anyone needs socks, let me know before my next trip up to Huntsville. Fort Payne is also the home of the Alabama Fan Club Headquarters and Museum, so put in your requests for Dixieland Delight-related merchandise.

And home to these two lovely ladies: http://www.dlisted.com/node/15348.