By Keysha DrexelJournal editor On the weekend that they will mark a dark anniversary in their family's life, the Bakir family in Homewood will open their home to neighbors and friends in an effort to help the people who helped them during their time of need.The Bakir home at 218 LaPrado Place is one of the homes featured on the 2013 Historic Hollywood Home … [Read more...]
Growing a New Career
By Keysha DrexelAt a time when most her peers were retiring from the everyday grind, Frances Gorrie embarked on a second career.And the retail veteran who has owned and operated Blackjack Gardens and Blackjack Farms for the last 15 years said she has no plans to retire anytime soon."I was retirement age when I started this, but I think if I had gone the traditional … [Read more...]
Serving Hands and Hearts
Donna Greene Teaches OTM Girls Service and CompassionBy Margaret FrymireJournal Contributor Forty years ago, Donna Greene of Mountain Brook had just left her job as a flight attendant and found herself in a state of disillusionment, not knowing where to go next.She had little idea that by 2013, she would have led more than 4,000 Over the Mountain … [Read more...]
Rising Designers Use Recyclables to Rule Runway
By Margaret FrymireOver the weekend, Annie Bloomston got her birthday wish.The Mountain Brook High School student was named the Rising Design Star during the finale of the 2013 Birmingham Fashion Week on Saturday and celebrated her dream come true on her birthday on Sunday."All I wanted for my birthday was to win this contest. It was the best present," Annie … [Read more...]
Tucker’s Turn in the Spotlight: Vestavia West Student Shines at International Talent Event
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhile Tucker Meek of Vestavia Hills is excited about signing with a talent agent and attracting the interest of casting professionals from around the world, what most pleased the 7-year-old about his recent performance at an international talent event was the trophies he got to bring home."I got two trophies while I was there. Here, … [Read more...]