By Laura McAlisterWhen Dr. Scott Weisberg turned 36, he decided to take up running with the goal of one day being in the New York City Marathon.Two years later, he checked that one off his list. Now, the 26-mile jaunt through the Big Apple seems like a walk in the park compared to some of his more recent runs.The 42-year-old Mountain Brook resident participates in … [Read more...]
Prime Time Treasures Benefits Older Adults – and Shoppers, Too
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorTo James E. "Jim" Davis, one man's trash truly is another's treasure.That's why over the years, he's gotten the nickname "the Twig Kid." The 73-year-old collects twigs and discarded wood to create one-of-a-kind tables.He's been selling them at Prime Time Treasures in Homewood for some 10 years. Patrons there also agree that what … [Read more...]
Firefighter Fare
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor During the holidays, it's business as usual for firefighters. But that doesn't mean they won't have a holiday meal worth celebrating.In fact, firefighters all over the country have become known for their gourmet grub. Whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner at the firehouse or just a typical day, firefighters come together to cook a … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Scott Swedenburg always wanted the holidays to be more about giving than getting in his family, so before the first present is unwrapped or turkey dinner devoured, his family piles up in the car and heads to downtown Birmingham.Scott, his wife Kathie and sons Jake and Matt have been volunteering at the Jimmie Hale Mission for nearly 15 … [Read more...]
Tribble: Take Two
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Tribble Reese may have missed his chance for love on the first season of CMT's "Sweet Home Alabama," but the network has given him another chance.Actually, it's more like 22 chances.Mountain Brook's Tribble is the star of the second season of the reality dating show that pits contestants from the country and the city against each … [Read more...]