bird bird bird...bird is the word: ravens edition

There is no denying that we are a town that loves our football. You can't go anywhere in the city in the fall without seeing Ravens purple somewhere...a bumper sticker...a flag....a jersey...a sign in a window.  We just love our Ravens to bits and pieces. It's more than just a game...it's a religion...it's an obsession...it's a way of life. I've been to two games so far this year, the season opener on Sunday Night...

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phursday phavorite photo: phursday night football!

Ray Lewis rallies the troops. This picture was taken from my section at M&T Bank Stadium on opening night, Monday September 10th.  Since then, my boys have played three games, two of those in prime time, plus one more prime game tonight.  That's 4 games in 17 days for those who aren't counting.  Tough! I have to admit, tonight almost feels like a re-start of the season, even though it's technically not...

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super sucktastic september

September is usually one of my favorite months. I love the tail end of summer that transitions to crisp autumn air in September.  I love the start of a new school year, and all the excitement that brings.  I love new extracurricular activities for Sadira.  My mom's birthday.  Labor Day weekend...there are always lots of things to look forward to in September. Except this year. This September has sucked in a major...

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ravensvision

   Attend an outdoor movie night - DONE! Living in Baltimore City there are lots of opportunities to attend an outdoor movie night in the summer. In Federal Hill there are the Flicks on the Hill at the American Visionary Arts museum on Thursday nights. In Little Italy there is the Cinema al Fresco series on Friday nights. In Fells Point there are the Films on the Pier on Wednesday nights. Charles Village, Johns...

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