they say the nile used to run

from east to west…

In Downtown news:
One of my favorite things about the holidays in Downtown!
Some construction progress
More on possible parking changes

In Raleigh news:
Black Friday boutique deals
Election results were approved
Good news for Raleigh homes

In local-ish news:
Blockbuster ‘on-demand’
Michael Vick pled guilty
Life in other galaxies?


In irrelevant news:
Wow. Black Friday shopping guide (thanks Catherine)
Good news for pie!
Carson Daly is going to be a dad

Events:
Messiah opens Wednesday
Sam Fisher is at Amra’s on Wednesday
Thanksgiving!! – Learn a little too!
Get some shopping done at Downtown Designers Market Saturday

Fun Stuff:
Some bubble wrap to ease your holiday stress (thanks Erin)
Touching strangers….
I love urban exploring…
Live text message answers from the UK

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I guess it’s good that he’s in jail now…


I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Travel safe!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

im just sittin' out here watching airplanes

take off and fly, tryin to figure out which one you might be on…

In Downtown news:
Changes at the Biscuit Station
Bruegger’s is open
Updating First Presbyterian

In Raleigh news:
Parking fines have increased
More parking changes?
Raleigh has low crime – yay!

In local-ish news:
Give me your car or I’ll hit you with a turkey!!
NCMA launched a blog
Germany is running out of Santas!


In irrelevant news:
It may be a bit longer before you can get the Beatles on iTunes
Get a free tote from Target
Boy George has always scared me a little…

Events:
Messiah opens Wednesday
Sam Fisher is at Amra’s on Wednesday
Turkey Day!!
Get some shopping done at Downtown Designers Market Saturday

Mark your calendar to learn about Raleigh’s President!

Fun Stuff:
What is your favorite bike path in Raleigh?
Top 10 useless limbs and organs
Helvetica and the Subway
Life put all their photos on-line

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
It’s a bad day when your dog shoots you…


Sorry for the delay folks – getting back into the swing of things! Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

they are turning my head out

to see what i’m all about…

I’m just saying… (thanks Adrianne)

In Downtown news:
Sitti opens today! Check out the menu!
Bridge Pub progress – it may be worth it when it finally opens…
Capital City Grocery has closed

In Raleigh news:
Everyone loves Dave Sedaris AND Theatre in the Park (thanks ma!)
Frank Harmon is going to do work for UNC-Asheville
If its Paper is closing!

In local-ish news:
Some happy housing news
A computer that works like a brain – that’s scary.
Guns n Roses released their new album


In irrelevant news:
“the injured man said the panda had looked so cute he had just wanted to hug it…”
You can audit courses at Oxford for free and online!
JoPa is sticking around

Events:
Messiah opens Wednesday
Sam Fisher is at Amra’s on Wednesday
Turkey Day!!
Get some shopping done at Downtown Designers Market Saturday

Fun Stuff:
Your guide to Obama’s first 100 days
I met the Walrus [video] – but a really fantastic animation.
Crazy fun games!


Flashback:
A year ago, men were marrying dogs, we were fighting about zoning, kids were writing notes to God before they left for internet addiction camp, folks were stabbing each other for $1.50, and Dan’s bike had been stolen. – We’ve come a long way….good work kids.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Tasering folks at funerals – awesome.



Happy Monday folks!! Hope everyone had a great weekend!!




Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

it's like you were my favorite drug

only problem is that you was using me

In Downtown news:

Fall Skyline Pictures - amazing as always
Sitti Opens Monday
Last Chance to Speak on Public Transit

In Raleigh news:

David Sedaris, Bill Cosby Coming to Durham this Spring - tickets go on sale today
Acrobats in Cameron Village
'Big, Fat, Fluffy Flakes' this Morning

In local-ish news:

Umemployment Hits 7%
UNC is Getting More Expensive
Economy Could Slow Airport Development

In irrelevant news:

Hairyspray Linked to Birth Defect - not good news for the guys ...
Joe the Plumber Gets a Book Deal
Who Doesn't Have a Belly Button?
Live Piracy Map - there are pirates everywhere

Events:

Foldesi, Gliders Playing at Pour House Tonight

American Indian Heritage Celebration Tomorrow
Raleigh Christmas Parade Tomorrow!
North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting

Fun Stuff:

Today in Pictures
Where to Go Hiking this Winter - and see a skyline
Guiness Announces New World Records Today
Mickey Mouse is 80!
10 Video Reasons to Watch UNC Basketball - if today's my last day with the email, I can be a shameless fan ...
19th Century Vampire Killing Kit

Today's Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

She said, 'I never have luck with men' (Thanks Charlotte)

Rumor is that Ashton is back in town ...
Everyone have a great weekend!

Timothy Steele Lehan
Beemer, Hadler & Willett, P.A.
1829 E. Franklin Street, Suite 800-B
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 929-0391

always off in the night

while you live it up i'm off to sleep


In Downtown news:

Noodles & Company Open in Cameron

New Salon in Glenwood South Today

Met Hall Bell Comes Back to Raleigh

In Raleigh news:

Cowher to be NCSU Grad Speaker

More Ferris Wheel Talk

Thank You, Mailman


In local-ish news:

NC is Not Competitive

Holly Springs May Get Their First Hotel - Yay!

In irrelevant news:

Tony Romo is a Swell Fella

Goodwill Finds Thousands of Dollars in a Shoebox - and has to give it back ...

Cocaine is Destroying the Rainforest


Events:

Old Habits Tonight at 42nd Street

Saturday is Christmas Parade time!!

North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting

Fun Stuff:

It's World Philosophy Day!

Group Meetings - No Good (Thanks Emily)

Dunder Mifflin Infinity (Thanks Sarah)

How Much for a Baby Pic?


Today's Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

The Stock Market
Pretend as if it didn't even happen, and simply enjoy your day.

Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

do i have a girlfriend ...

... technically no.


In Downtown news:

Urban Living in Raleigh - Palladium Plaza Pics

Improving Downtown Parking

New Review of Cameron Bar & Grill


In Raleigh news:

Men Can Shop in North Hills, Too

Ferris Wheel for Pullen Park?

Raleigh Architect Featured on HGTV


In local-ish news:

Umstead Keeps its Five-Diamond Review - Fearrington did too

First Tissue-Engineered Whole Organ Transplant - Amazing ...


In irrelevant news:

A New Way to Order Pizza from the Couch


Events:
Provide feedback on the Downtown Circulator Route
Saturday is Christmas Parade time!!

North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting

Fun Stuff:

"KRS One, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, De La Soul, Wu Tang, you know, The Old School."

Puppies - that's it, just puppies

United Nations of College Basketball

50 Greatest Sidekicks of All-Time



Today's Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
49 year old 'Cyber-bully'



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i lean against the wind, pretend that i am weightless

and in this moment I am happy…

In Downtown news:
Some crazy, cool shots of Downtown
Downtown Lunch is Getting Cheaper (thanks Economy)

In Raleigh news:
Crabtree developments
It's Cold - snow, maybe?
NC State's Newest Fashion Designer

In local-ish news:
Target is getting cheaper
Final NC Vote Count
Major Cancer Center Expansion at Duke

In irrelevant news:
Bruce Springsteen is putting out a new album
It's never to young to start critiquing
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey's Replacements - no big deal ... (thanks Charlotte)
A Way to Bring Teens Closer to their Parents

Events:
Hey – it's a Souper Supper!
Provide feedback on the Downtown Circulator Route
Saturday is Christmas Parade time!!
Dick Vitale is in the Hill Today

Fun Stuff:
"Tar Heels got nothing on the Banana Slugs"
Just Mail Yourself Out of Jail (Thanks Sarah)
Looking Around Blog
Sombrero for your Kayak

Today's Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
We all have our hobbies ...

Day 1 without Ashton ...

Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

you want a coke? maybe some fries?

the roast beef combo's only $9.95…

In Downtown news:
Renovations at Oakwood Cafe
More on 500 Glenwood
Green Planet Catering takes an award!

In Raleigh news:
Power bills are going up
“I thought they were no passing signs…”
They are giving out more speeding tickets in the next few weeks

In local-ish news:
Bike racks are cool.
All those babies!
They found more planets


In irrelevant news:
They filmed the last TRL
Soooon – I think Google might be a real person, like Jeeves…
There was flour on her dress…

Events:
Learn about historic tax credits tonight
Hey – its Souper Supper!
Provide feedback on the Downtown Circulator Route
It’s Christmas Parade time!!

Fun Stuff:
Someone gave this kid giant silverware…
Another cure for your boredom...
Is the outlet worth the drive?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Yeah – that’ll teach her….. – this is awful. (thanks Katie)


I will be out of the office for a couple of days or so, so look for Tim Lehan to be making a guest appearance in your email over the next few days! I hope everyone had a great weekend!!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

and we find the reasons why

one step at a time…

In Downtown news:
An ale house on G.South??
Love for Ed Mitchell
Friday history!!

In Raleigh news:
We gonna get realllll big….
Robin Williams is coming to Durham
It aint so bad…

In local-ish news:
You can ship the ‘que now
A very rare, though important, real estate link
The eagles are coming to Greensboro

In irrelevant news:
Who issss open Thanksgiving day??
Wine in plastic bottles?
Let’s get nakkkkedd!


Events:
Check out the arts this weekend
Global Toast opens today
Jerry Seinfield is here tonight
It’s Old Reliable Run time
Burning Coal is bringing Fayetteville St to life this weekend

Dora will be here in February
Annuals tour dates!

Fun Stuff:
Check out a virtual tour of ancient Rome (thanks Katie)
The most genius anti-spam idea around!
You’re not as original as you thought…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I love productive use of time and tax dollars


Sorry for the delay – hope everyone has a great weekend!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i ain't happy, i'm feeling glad

i got sunshine in a bag…

Help out the Joel Lane house! It takes a mouse click!

In Downtown news:
Hey good lookin!
Learn about Raleigh
And get to know your neighbors

In Raleigh news:
An Andy’s in Cameron Village?
Some things going on in 5 Points
Recycle your electronics this Friday

In local-ish news:
Chapel Hill fire is ruled arson
I just don’t think an 8 year old that kills 2 people is ‘normal’
I lost an H bomb once…


In irrelevant news:
In case you didn’t know – Facebook is a public forum.
You broke my heart, so now I will blow up my building
Some folks won some awards

Events:
Cabaret at 101 tonight
Global Toast opens Friday
Jerry Seinfield is here Friday
It’s Old Reliable Run time
Burning Coal is bringing Fayetteville St to life this weekend

Fun Stuff:
Cool election stuff
If you’ve never checked out Post Secret – do it.
Some love for Emily’s new blog: Foodstalkers
If you were President…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Too fat for jail??

Happy Thursday folks!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i like gospel music and canned applause,

because it doesn’t remind me of anything…

Do something good, easy, and free today (thanks Lisa)

In Downtown news:
Progress on my amphitheatre!
Buckhead is running an absurd special
The Pit has a new lunch menu

In Raleigh news:
More new HD channels
Southwest will take you to Mexico
Perhaps Soleil will happen

In local-ish news:
A shameless plug on the importance of literacy
Doesn’t all beer make you live longer?? (thanks Steve)
I wassss irritated by the normal shape of my vegetables


In irrelevant news:
What happened to Einstein’s brain?
Jennifer has thoughts on Angelina
It must be sooo awkward to be president sometimes…

Events:
Sam Fisher is at Amra’s tonight
Global Toast opens Friday
Jerry Seinfield is here Friday
It’s Old Reliable Run time
Burning Coal is bringing Fayetteville St to life this weekend

Fun Stuff:
Pretty things make me happy.
New words in the dictionary
Google is tracking the flu this year

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A Family That Drinks Together... Gets DUIs (thanks Jim)


Happy hump day folks!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

in a way i need a change from this burnout scene

another time, another town, another everything…

It’s Veterans Day - tell someone thanks.

In Downtown news:
A little Veterans Day history and some more history
Changes to the Morgan St. roundabout
Some skyline shots
Sitti should open Monday the 24th

In Raleigh news:
Some Raleigh history
I want a diamond gorilla!

In local-ish news:
The new President-elect and his folks have a website for you
Want to go to Inauguration?
A spin off of The Office will be around in January


In irrelevant news:
I want a dog that can drive! (thanks J.Ross)
It’s sort of cute [weird] that Hef is giving her away… (thanks J.Ross)
Is Obama bad for comedy?

Events:
Do something good for Veteran’s Day
It’s Old Reliable Run time
Burning Coal is bringing Fayetteville St to life this weekend

Mark your calendars to give feedback on the Downtown Circular route
The Rosebuds are playing Lincoln on December 3

Fun Stuff:
WWI photos
ITB Insider update!
Literally, these are the top 10 irritating phrases (thanks J.Ross)

Flashback:
Where is the Dell guy now? [well, a year ago…]
Nana’s was closing, Porter’s was starting to serve brunch, Village Deli was reopening
And, there were leprechauns in Alabama [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She lived with threee dead people!


Happy Tuesday folks!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

ran into a chum with a bottle of rum

and we wound up drinkin all night…

kind of boring today…

In Downtown news:
Can we make Cherry Bounce a Downtown thing?
What you missed on First Friday
Will the public safety center get delayed?

In Raleigh news:
Quail Hollow likes their trees
Southpoint is getting an Anthropologie
More toll roads?

In local-ish news:
Could there be a cure for HIV?
Gun sales are up in NC
They’re finding new ocean creatures and stuff


In irrelevant news:
Free Zaxbys!
Ohhhh yeah! Chocolate covered bacon! Hmmm…
This guy is a genius.

Events:
Sustainable NC is around today
Do something good for Veteran’s Day
It’s Old Reliable Run time
Burning Coal is bringing Fayetteville St to life this weekend

Fun Stuff:
Stuff White People Like
Design your own fabric (thanks Lisa)
What are we missing?

Flashback:
My new haircut [youtube]
Remember that silly drought?
Is it Christmas yet? A favorite, compliments of Dan

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
8 year olds who kill folks…


Hope everyone had a great weekend! Happy Monday!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

let this candle burn

till you get home…

In Downtown news:
Capital City Grocery changing owners?
Brewski Ball!
Friday history
Jibarra will open the week after Thanksgiving – or so I hear…

In Raleigh news:
Fleming’s is open
There will be a lot of little soccer players in the area
Noodles and Co will open next Thursday

In local-ish news:
NC went Blue
Progress in cancer research
Time Warner is introducing ‘Start Over’


In irrelevant news:
Win free burritos for a year!
Catch a flight to Paris from RDU
Well, good thing we got that issue settled…

Events:
It’s First Friday!!
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!
Handmade Market is Saturday
Neu Romance, special post election edition at Alibi on Sunday!

Fun Stuff:
Cool – MTV has launched a classics-type website
Buy space food
Why kind of dog should the Obamas get?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She should have stuck with huffing glue…


Happy Friday all!!


Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

but the airwaves are clean

and theres nobody singing to me now…

In Downtown news:
Give your thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan
Missed election night in Downtown? Here is some more of what you missed
Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas!

In Raleigh news:
RTP will be the GSK headquarters
18,000 ballots uncounted, and they’re still counting provisional ballots
I love news about news…

In local-ish news:
Some elections you might not know you cared about
Michael Crichton died
North Carolina goes blue, California bans gay marriage


In irrelevant news:
So now what?
Ah – this is what
Tina Fey will give up Sarah Palin

Events:
Check out the new Burning Coal show
It’s First Friday!!
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!
Handmade Market is Saturday

Fun Stuff:
Are you as unique as you think?
Hamster on a Piano [youtube]
Puppies on a webcam

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Classy Fayetteville, classy…


Happy little Friday!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

and we're still waiting,

waiting on the world to change…

You will all be delighted to know I have nothing to offer about politics :) Except, if anyone finds that snazzy demographic breakdown that CNN had yesterday, send it my way please!

In Downtown news:
More on Oxford opening
Hatem’s Bat light made MSNBC (thanks Joann)
Be a better driver

In Raleigh news:
They’re paving the front lawn
Anthony Bourdain is coming
We’re good at soccer… and the ACC tournament is starting

In local-ish news:
FCC is opening more radio frequencies
Start taking that B3
“…he had described himself as a multilingual special envoy for war zones, although in reality he sold chicken at a fast food stand.”


In irrelevant news:
Imagine erasing part of your brain?
Hoping for a perfect golf swing?
Does Christina Aguilera have that many greatest hits?

Events:
Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas on Thursday
Check out the new Burning Coal show
It’s First Friday!!
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!

Dancing with the Stars is coming to RBC
Randy Owen and Lee Ann Womack at Lincoln

Fun Stuff:
“A week of the New York Times contains more new information than the average 18th century person read in a lifetime.”
So what else happened why we weren’t looking
What to do with that pumpkin (thanks Lisa)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Lil Wayne has reproduced. (thanks Jim)


Sorry for the delay – hope everyone has a great day!




Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

we both know

we only have tonight...

In case you’ve been living under a rock:
Today is Election Day! Probably the most important most of us have ever seen…
So, get informed – Read some more…. Then print your ballot.
And go VOTE.

When you’re finished, rack up on all the free stuff out there, then come back and keep up, have some fun. Tell the world how you feel. Then join in any of the fun tonight while results come in. Or stay at home and follow along.

Thinking about not voting? Here are a few excuses for you. Gonna go with the Ninja one? Great, but Steve Mallinson has volunteered to pick up your bleeding Ninja attacked self and drive you to the polls. Or really do anything to help ya out. So give him a call – 919.260.5039.

And hey, you don’t have to vote. But then, remember this. Besides, Lindsay wants you to…


In Downtown news:
Help bring some stores to Downtown? (thanks Matt)
Riviera closed and more
The Capitol is getting renovated

In Raleigh news:
We get to keep our Circuit City – woohoo.
Get a break on appliances
Be a better driver…

In local-ish news:
People like North Carolina
Rainfall relates to autism?
We may not have Tasmanian Devils much longer…

In irrelevant news:
Beer fights!
Britney’s new album is called Circus
Even antelope have to flaunt it…

Events:
Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas on Thursday
It’s First Friday!!
Rosie’s Plate is having a tasting Friday
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!


Fun Stuff:
Hear the way any word is said around the world!
How well do you know yourself?
Fun Halloween pictures
Virtual autopsy – not for the faint, but cool.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Breaking into a police station?? Really??

And today’s sign that we just might make it:
“…his mother always told him not to keep anything that wasn't his.”



Happy Election Day!!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

we both know

we only have tonight...

In case you’ve been living under a rock:
Today is Election Day! Probably the most important most of us have ever seen…
So, get informed – Read some more…. Then print your ballot.
And go VOTE.

When you’re finished, rack up on all the free stuff out there, then come back and keep up, have some fun. Tell the world how you feel. Then join in any of the fun tonight while results come in. Or stay at home and follow along.

Thinking about not voting? Here are a few excuses for you. Gonna go with the Ninja one? Great, but Steve Mallinson has volunteered to pick up your bleeding Ninja attacked self and drive you to the polls. Or really do anything to help ya out. So give him a call – 919.260.5039.

And hey, you don’t have to vote. But then, remember this. Besides, Lindsay wants you to…


In Downtown news:
Help bring some stores to Downtown? (thanks Matt)
Riviera closed and more
The Capitol is getting renovated

In Raleigh news:
We get to keep our Circuit City – woohoo.
Get a break on appliances
Be a better driver…

In local-ish news:
People like North Carolina
Rainfall relates to autism?
We may not have Tasmanian Devils much longer…

In irrelevant news:
Beer fights!
Britney’s new album is called Circus
Even antelope have to flaunt it…

Events:
Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas on Thursday
It’s First Friday!!
Rosie’s Plate is having a tasting Friday
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!


Fun Stuff:
Hear the way any word is said around the world!
How well do you know yourself?
Fun Halloween pictures
Virtual autopsy – not for the faint, but cool.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Breaking into a police station?? Really??

And today’s sign that we just might make it:
“…his mother always told him not to keep anything that wasn't his.”



Happy Election Day!!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

soon everybody will ask

what became of you…

What do you need to vote?? – okay, Obama put it together, but the information is still valid…
Need some motivation to vote?

In Downtown news:
Oxford and Ugly Monkey are open and more
Edison!
Chris Rock was in town

In Raleigh news:
Palin spoke in Raleigh this weekend
The Dewey’s cookie stores are coming back for the holidays
Raleigh should get the state’s 3rd Mini dealership

In local-ish news:
Obama is in Charlotte today
The state is changing the way your car gets inspected – you want to look at this….
Ooooh cannons!


In irrelevant news:
Tickets for survival equipment…
Get free stuff for voting!
The Leaning Brownstone

Events:
Check out election day events
Sam Fisher on Wednesday
Have a Holly Raleigh Christmas on Thursday
Check out the new Burning Coal show
It’s First Friday!!
Black Crowes are here this weekend
And a parrradddeee!

Fun Stuff:
Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, and Tim Reynolds – covering Jimmy Buffett… [youtube]
Stuff People Write on Money
Baby Palin (thanks Lisa)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Joe the Plumber hired a publicity team…

And Today’s Sign that we Just Might Make it After All:
Soup kitchens for dogs…


Happy Monday folks! Sorry for the delay!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com