I am writing this from a sunlit chair in my piano room. Actually, I am only sitting on half the chair, maybe less, because Dave is occupying the rest. This détente is a considerable improvement from earlier in the day, when Dave was in deep, dark dog trouble. Naughtiest he’s ever been. The termite inspection guy had arrived, and when I opened the front … [Read more...]
The Parade is Coming: Home Showcase Shows Features Buyers Most Want Now
By Anne RuisiThe Birmingham Parade of Homes presented by the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders will return to highlight the metro area’s best new residential builds across the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7.Despite widespread economic headaches for the industry, the upcoming spring Parade is evidence of a resilient building community in Birmingham, a … [Read more...]
Homebuilder Giving Back: Hoover’s Alicia Huey Leads National Home Builders Group
By Anne RuisiVolunteer work with Habitat for Humanity convinced Alicia Huey that early childhood education was not to be her career path.Instead, it led to more than 30 years in the home building industry and in February, chairmanship of the National Association of Home Builders’ board of directors.“I’m really enjoying my role. I hope I’m giving back in a meaningful … [Read more...]
Like Father, Like Son: Vestavia Hills’ Jackson Harris and His Dad Bring Competitive Spirit to the Diamond
By Rubin E. GrantJackson Harris doesn’t mind that he can’t escape his father’s shadow. He prefers it that way.Harris, a senior first baseman/pitcher, plays on the Vestavia Hills baseball team that his dad, Jamie Harris, coaches. “I love it,” Jackson Harris said. “I know some people see it as a challenge, but I can’t imagine playing for anybody else, especially … [Read more...]
Winning Team: OTM Miracle League Celebrates 10 Years of Bringing Smiles to Children and Adults Alike
By Rubin E. GrantShay Hammonds wanted her sons to learn the value of volunteering while they were growing up, so she tried to become involved with the Moody Miracle League near Leeds.But whenever Hammonds contacted the Moody league about her and her boys volunteering, she was told they already had enough volunteers.So Hammonds decided to form a Miracle League in … [Read more...]