This is the online home for the thoughts and ramblings of André Natta (that’s me on the left). I’m a native of New York City and currently live in Birmingham, AL. For some reason, folks decided to create a page about me on our local Wiki project, Bhamwiki.com. Check it out (knowing that some of it is only a little off).
This blog’s purpose has not really changed that much from it’s inception on Blogger. Here’s a link to the first post. The idea is to share my thoughts about living in the South in general and Birmingham, AL in particular during the 21st century. It allows me to talk about those things that lead me to enjoy it rather than focusing on the negative. Maybe even talk about ways to change the negative.
It’s also a forum to share the things that make the region unique. The occasional comment about a national or international event may creep in too. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it.
Cheers.
P.S. – A lot of the information that people may want to know about me is covered in this early post from my old blog.
Dre as quoted (a.k.a. Dre in the news)
- “The Hot List: The Terminal”. Birmingham Magazine. Vol. 47, No. 7, p. 168, 7.2007
- Terminally Optimistic, Black & White, 7.10.2008
- Americans find funny side of Birmingham skyline mix-up, Birmingham Post (UK), 8.13.2008
- WordCamp Birmingham interview, CBS 42, 9.28.2008 (courtesy of studionashvegas)
Some mentions of Dre on blogs
- New Urbanism, same old habits?, Bike Year, 8.24.2005
- Dre’s Ramblings, Go Mojo, 11.21.2006
- The Birmingham Terminal, jeremyflint.com, 5.2.2007
- André Natta discusses the Birmingham Terminal, Video Mojo, 4.13.2008
- Plurkshop #3: Blending Traditional and Social Media, PlurkShops, 6.25.2008
- Scoop! Local online celebrity may be moving to Norwood, Urban Upscale, 9.7.2008
Dre’s speaking engagements
- Internet Professionals Society of Alabama, 10.9.2008
- National Trust Main Streets Conference (Chicago, IL), 3.1 & 3.2.2009
- Crash Course Blogging 101
- Marketing in a Tough Economy (Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce), 3.27.2009
- Panelist, Social Media’s Effect on Mainstream Media and how to use it to your Advantage
Current affiliations:
- Community Development Vice President, Birmingham Jaycees
- City Appointee, Jefferson County Historical Commission
- Member, Leadership UAB, Class of 2009
- Member, PARCA Roundtable
- Vice President, Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
- YP Roundtable
