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© Robert W. Kelley

Cowboys and Guns

© Robert W. Kelley I have an admission story. I grew up in a family and a supportive culture that did not involve a fascination or a need to have guns. But my small developing soul was drawn to play with cap guns, chaps and a straw cowboy hat; like most of the young boys […]

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David Lyle

Single Cell Optimism

David Lyle.   David is from Tennessee but lives in Moab Utah. He is as close to what we call a renaissance man as anyone I know. He can guide you in a raft down any river on the planet, has built his own loom to make a rug in the native american tradition, does […]

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Mark Kelly

Liberation of the Spirit

Mark Kelly. Mark is a father, a songwriter, a band member, the publisher of Weld and a devotee of the City of Birmingham. He was born in Haleyville, Al., did most of his growing up in Russellville, but not long after coming to Birmingham for college, knew he’d found his home for life. I began our conversation […]

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David Sher

David And Goliath

David Sher. David is a serial entrepreneur, dedicated community volunteer, husband, father, grandfather, Internet evangelist and blogger. He publishes the ComebackTown.com—a blog to begin a discussion about a better Birmingham. After serving as President of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce (BBA), Operation New Birmingham (REV), and City Action Partnership (CAP), David developed a passion for […]

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