By Lynn Grisard FullmanSharing a meal can be romantic, especially if you choose a quiet place, a remote corner and order something special, whether a plump steak, crisp salad or towering dessert.This year, as the Alabama Tourism Department promotes the Year of Alabama Food, (www.yearofAlabamafood.com) the state’s restaurants are in the limelight, making it easy to … [Read more...]
Miniature Masterpieces
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIt was more than 20 years ago, but Nan and Dr. David Skier remember when they saw their first lover's eye.Dating back to the 18th century, lover's eyes are typically jewels with a miniature, single eye painted on them.David and Nan came across their first one at the Cyclorama Antiques Show in Boston, and the Mountain Brook couple … [Read more...]
A Heartfelt Connection
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThrough Feb. 15, Yogurt Mountain is having a promotion to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association in recognition of American Heart Month.With each dollar donated to the AHA, Yogurt Mountain will place a card on its wall honoring a loved one or just showing support for heart-healthy lifestyles.David Kahn, CEO of … [Read more...]
Breaking Camp
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorDuring Lynn Thompson's 23 years as executive director of Camp Smile-A-Mile, it wasn't uncommon for her to come across some skeptical parents.In fact, years ago, Lynn herself was one such parent.It was 1985, the year Alabama's camp for children who have or have had cancer was founded, and Lynn’s oldest daughter Charlotte had been … [Read more...]
Blue Bows in Mountain Brook Strengthen Young Cancer Patient
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe blue bows on mailboxes in Mountain Brook might not mean much to some, but to Sean Fredella, they represent hope, support and, most importantly to him, prayers.The 11-year-old knows each time he sees one of those bows that someone is praying for him and hoping he overcomes his fourth bout with cancer."The support we've had from … [Read more...]