By Lee HurleyThe millions who have been touched in some way by addiction know that drugs and alcohol are often only the tip of the iceberg. Most people strung out on fentanyl or vodka have inner demons to wrestle with. As Dudley Moore said in the movie “Arthur,” “Not everyone who drinks is a poet. Some of us drink because we’re not poets.” Simply stated, … [Read more...]

By Lee HurleyFrank S. Buck is a storyteller, litigator, devoted husband, proud father and, last but not least, an avid collector. Buck collects mission furniture, steins and quartz for starters, but his most prized collection is called Trench Art. He wagers he has the largest collection in Alabama, and by the looks of his law office, it would be risky to bet … [Read more...]

By Lee HurleyAt the heart of silence is prayer.At the heart of prayer is faith.At the heart of faith is life.At the heart of life is service.– Mother TeresaThe Robert Reed Foundation will once again host an Iron Bowl Casino Kickoff Party to help raise money for gastrointestinal cancer research.The event will be at The Club on Nov. 21. Expect to find … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiIn the 100 years since Edgewood Elementary was founded in 1924, the Homewood school has weathered a major fire, restoration and expansion while remaining a mainstay of community life. On Nov. 17, students, alumni, teachers and staff – past and present – and city and school officials will celebrate the centennial of the beloved school with an afternoon … [Read more...]

By June MathewsTen years ago, Julie Maeseele learned she and her family would be moving from their home in Belgium to New York. At the time, she was working with a nonprofit organization on a social textile design project. She was also training to become a seamstress and beginning to seriously consider a career in fashion design. So, the idea of living in one of … [Read more...]