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Tattered index cards. Accidently knocking out teeth (Yikes!). Hot, humid weather. And the need for House of Pies... We get to know Huey Rudder, President of Druid City Pride in Tuscaloosa. He talks to Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the quintessential experience of living in the Yellowhammer State Plus, the beautiful "quilt" of the West Alabama community.

World Rabies Day is a reminder to make sure your furry friend is vaccinated and protected against this deadly disease, which will also protect you - because rabies can be transmitted to humans!

This week on StoryCorps, Blackbelt resident Charles Flaherty tells us about his travels around the country and the numerous odd jobs he has had over the years.

Hear ye, lords and ladies! Sir William of Lincolnshire, High Herald of the Alabama Renaissance Faire, dropped some wisdom --and history-- on Quickfire Quips with host Baillee Majors! The event in Florence this weekend promises exciting swordplay, glimpses of the monarch and Medieval dancing -- taught by the steward himself! Whether getting into character is your thing (or if you just want to enjoy a giant turkey leg), he invites you to part ways with your problems and come out to play!

On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam Marston continues to be interested in the research he's doing on retirement trends. He's discovered something called a "Men's Shed" which is different from a "Man Cave" where men can go and stand next to each other.

Step into the peculiar world of Butch Anthony, a self-taught artist and maker of oddities, as he sits down with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors. In this episode, the mastermind behind Alabama's one-of-a-kind Museum of Wonder dives into the stories behind his "bone quilts," garfish curiosities and his famous Drive-Thru Museum in Seale. He also shares his passion for deviled eggs (even if they never make it to the potluck) and his continuing search for a feather from the elusive, possibly not-extinct Ivory-billed woodpecker.

In this edition of StoryCorps, Clint Moore tells the story of a mysterious creature he has come across multiple times over the years.

On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam checks into a hotel and wonders about people and where they left their sense of humor. After all, he told the joke perfectly...

This week on StoryCorps, Ann Thomas and her daughter's elementary school teacher, Louise Wood, remember the innovative hands-on teaching styles implemented in the Selma, Alabama area decades ago and discuss the benefits that came from them.

This week, Don reviews Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver by Beverly E. Thorn.