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Trussville author’s new book on Cahaba Project, Trussville history releases July 8

June 16, 2025 · 1 Comment ·

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Lloyd http://www.garylloydbooks.com Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com TRUSSVILLE – Gary Lloyd’s new book, The Model City: History, Heritage, and the Hereafter of the Resettlement Administration’s Crown Jewel, is set to … Continue reading Trussville author’s new book on Cahaba Project, Trussville history releases July 8

The journey for a newer tomorrow

February 3, 2025November 21, 2024 · 1 Comment ·

By Gary Lloyd On a stretch of Highway 11 that most motorists drive 15 mph over the speed limit, I ease off the gas. Glendale Farms has been in the … Continue reading The journey for a newer tomorrow

Time to cut a new path

January 1, 2025October 12, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

By Gary Lloyd I wrote this back in October, after the first sunrise of the fall that required a hoodie, but you’re reading it now, likely after Sonny has celebrated … Continue reading Time to cut a new path

Moving in our midst

December 3, 2024September 11, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

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

Circling the centers of Atlanta

November 1, 2024September 9, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

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

August 25, 2024April 25, 2024 · 2 Comments ·

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 brand new ballgame

July 24, 2024April 13, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

By Gary Lloyd A decade ago, I’d be at a couple baseball games a week. I would bring two printed rosters, a three-subject college-ruled notebook, three black-ink pens, a tape … Continue reading A brand new ballgame

Time to face the music

June 26, 2024April 5, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

It’s time to face the music. Literally. Before this spring, I hadn’t been to a live concert in five years. Had it really been that long? Wow. Well, when your … Continue reading Time to face the music

A present ride into the past

May 23, 2024February 25, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

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

April 25, 2024February 25, 2024 · Leave a comment ·

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

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