By Laura McAlister Journal EditorSusan Shields speaks from experience when she describes the positive impact siblings can have on one another.The Homewood resident is one of five children. She has an older sister and brother, younger brother and she's also a twin. Growing up in Mobile, she and her siblings were close and remain so today, even though they've scattered … [Read more...]
Something for Shawntel
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorFriends of Shawntel Dixon Jones describe the mother of three as someone who was always ready to lend a helping hand in spite of her busy schedule, which included her boys' ball and swim practices and volunteer work with Vestavia Hills city schools."She was always the person you called if you wanted anything," said friend and … [Read more...]
Role Reversal
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorAl Pollard considers himself a workaholic, and it's a good thing.His job requires him to work seven days a week and to be ready for just about anything 24 hours a day.Al is a stay-at-home dad of 5-year-old triplets Jackson, Addison and William. His wife works full time as a business manager for a local company.While it wasn't … [Read more...]
Portraits of an Artist
By Laura McAlisterWhen Rollina Oglesbay was a little girl, she entered a contest to receive free art lessons.She didn't win, but her sketch impressed the judges enough to pay her a personal visit to encourage her to take art classes."Someone came to the door and told my mother that I was real talented," Rollina said. "If she'd pay $50, I could get lessons.“Mom … [Read more...]
Setting the Wheels in Motion
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorJennifer Schuble always thought she would serve her country, but she's doing it in a way she never expected.This summer, Jennifer will join the U.S. Paracycling Team for the Paralympics in London. It will be her second time to compete in the Paralympics, and this time she hopes to bring home even more medals than before.The Homewood … [Read more...]