By Sarah KuperGrowing up in a family of physicians, Dr. Gustavo Morales said he always knew what career he would pursue. Now, his love of medicine and his interest in the workings of the human heart have brought him to Grandview Medical Center as a cardiologist with Alabama Cardiovascular Group. Morales is board certified in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular … [Read more...]
50 Years of Integration: Samford Recognizes Anniversary With Author Eric Motley Speech on Childhood in Freed Slave Community, Other Events
By Sarah KuperThis year marks the 50th anniversary of integration at Samford University. As part of the commemoration of the enrollment of the first African-American student, Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, administrators are hosting several events to celebrate contributions of African-American students and alumni. On March 1, author Eric Motley – previous Samford … [Read more...]
I Wuf You
By Sue MurphyRoom Mother Alert: Go with sprinkles.I bought a bag of candy hearts to send to my grandchildren for Valentine’s Day, the traditional pastel ones that come with edible messages stamped all askew on the front. I was divvying them up into plastic containers so I could rush them off to the post office, when I noticed that one of the hearts said, “Hot … [Read more...]
Get Smart: Kitchen Tech Pulls People Back to the Heart of Their Homes
By Emily WilliamsFor some, the kitchen is the most important room in the house. Other people don’t care as much. But it cannot be denied that the kitchen is at the heart of technological advances being made in homebuilding today.If technology is supposed to make our lives easier, what could be better than coming home to a fully cooked meal, prepared by the simple … [Read more...]
The Royal Treatment: The Beaux Arts Krewe and Its King Support the Birmingham Museum of Art
By Donna CorneliusThe Beaux Arts Krewe will give its 51st ball a global flavor with a Chinese theme, which coincidentally is an appropriate choice for this year’s king, Harold Goings.Goings and his wife, Jane Goings, love to travel. Among the places they’ve visited is China.The ball, set for Feb. 9 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium, always is one of the … [Read more...]