By June MathewsBarbara Schuler is a cancer survivor whose determination to win the battle saw her through. That same determination later motivated her to fight for cancer prevention on behalf of others. When she learned that the human papillomavirus vaccine, which has proven effective in preventing six kinds of cancers, was widely available but that vaccination … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiWorld War II veterans William Jackson Lee and James Oliver Richards were among the countless vets across the country honored Nov. 11 for their military service. As family and friends attended the Veterans Day program at their senior living center, Danberry at Inverness, and paid tribute to the men, they also knew that before the end of the year, they’d … [Read more...]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Jim McFarland is a little like Old Testament Jonah, except it didn’t take a ride in the belly of a fish for him to do what God wanted him to do.The Vestavia Hills resident was hesitant but ultimately stepped away from the contracting company he had formed to accept the mission to which he was being called – to “love on” persons living on the … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodThe holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, warmth and celebration. But for many, it can also bring an avalanche of stress. From juggling holiday gatherings to navigating the pressures of gift-giving and shopping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Susan Rathmell, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in Alabama, offers a … [Read more...]

By Susan SwaglerAnnie Kammerer Butrus knows art affects people. Her latest collection of works explores just how much.She is exhibiting a show called “Internal: External” at the Palazzo Bembo in Venice through Nov. 25. She’s showing in the European Cultural Centre’s Personal Structures exhibition, concurrently with the Venice Biennale. Butrus teamed up with … [Read more...]