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Jim Reed is a native of Tuscaloosa and graduate of the University of Alabama. His early career in broadcasting and public relations ended 37 years ago when he founded Reed Books and the Museum of Fond Memories in Downtown Birmingham. Jim's writing career has continued since the age of four. He has published a dozen books and hundreds of stories about his life in Alabama. His weekly columns appear on the internet, as do his audio podcasts.

Jim frequently speaks to groups and classes about the joy of writing, the joy of reading, and the joy of not have bosses for 37 years.

Reed is married to editor Liz Reed, with whom he has raised three children. Seven grandchildren call him "Poppy." ...more

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PLEA FOR A MAKEOVER

Life, actually…

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PLEA FOR A MAKEOVER

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Gift me spackle

Bring me grout

Caulk my fissures

Inside out

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Inflate biceps

Toughen pecs

Tic my list

Rebirth my specs

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Stretch me taller

Squeeze me skinny

Reject my life

As old-school ninny

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Unwimp me

And boost my daring

Hotfoot me

To be more caring

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Bring Shazam!

Into my psyche

Levitate me

No more hikey!

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Cloak my being

Hide yours truly

Un-age me

To be less drooly

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Gift me spackle

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