The inspiration: Magic & me in 2003. My journalism career can be traced to #32's pursuit for greatness. Click the picture for my story on a 2009 effort by Birmingham officials to partner with Magic Johnson's development firm.

Forever to Thee: The University of South Carolina is a part of my soul. The Horseshoe & Gamecock football are in my blood, click the picture to read my story on returning to the press box.

Bad in Plaid: I've been skanking to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones since '92 & will until I die. Click on the picture for my story in The Capital on seeing them live again for the first time in nearly 20 years.