Well, things in Birmingham obviously aren't getting any better, as noted in several sources lately. Lately, Men's Health and the Boston Globe wrote a story on the greenest and the less green cities in the country. Birmingham, in a list of 100, made 96, and scored a big, fat "F." I'd say that is pretty consistent with the city, considering that most people don't attempt to carpool, use public transportation, and refuse to do anything but commute alone. Plus, God forbid you get behind a bus in the city, or your car will be filled with black exhaust when they hit the acceleration pedal. 

Because Birmingham is such a commuter city, and gas prices are so high, you rarely see things that happened this morning. A local radio station's morning host from 960 WERC, opted to ride her horse to work. While backing up traffic, she also decided to pick up her breakfast through Arby's drive-thru. You can check out pictures of the exciting parade through the streets of Birmingham here.

Seeing how "The Magic City" also loves its cars, it's also no surprise that the airport is also under risk of further suspensions and reductions in air service. Of course, that's not so great for people who live here. Not only will flights cost even more now, it will mean that every flight will continue to require connections in other city… most likely Atlanta: the city that Birmingham loves to hate. But, as the old adage says, "If I die and go to hell, I'll have to layover in Atlanta." It's so true, and it seems it will only remain so for as long as I will live, and generations beyond.