It helps to have other from New Orleans. It really does. They always know who you feel.

Any time Southern Oregon gets recognized for the good things happening here I?m pleased. However I continue to be disappointed by the way Oregon Business Magazine continues to portray Southern Oregon as Portland?s country cousin.

We're a pretty grounded group, we're just plain folks from Birmingham.

I told him he could come incognito, or as a fan, or as part of the ceremonies.

He could come incognito as a fan or participate in the ceremonies.

It's really weird how your life changes. Tonight I'm drinking water. Four years ago? Opium. Night and day, you know?