By Sarah OwensLulu Strong” has become a phrase tied to resilience, perseverance and a recovery that has inspired people far beyond Mountain Brook.Lulu Gribbin, however, doesn’t spend much time thinking of herself that way.To her, she’s just your average teenager. Sure, life looks a little different than it did two years ago, but she still gets up, … [Read more...]
Tim Tebow to Headline Alabama Gala Supporting Families Affected by Parkinson’s
The Parkinson Association of Alabama is preparing for an evening that will blend philanthropy, personal testimony and public awareness as it hosts its second annual Tulip Gala this September.On September 24, the black-tie event will bring together supporters from across Alabama to raise money for individuals and families living with Parkinson’s disease. The evening will … [Read more...]
Ashley Jones-Thompson Returns to ASFA
By Naima SalvaryPhoto by Jordan WaldThree years ago in May 2023, Ashley Jones-Thompson hung up her cap and decided to leave her teaching position at the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) to lead the UAB Honors college. Now she’s back, as the head of the creative writing department replacing long-time chair and former colleague, TJ Beitelman. Jones-Thompson, … [Read more...]
Show Me The Line: A new documentary highlights the rollercoaster of fertility medicine and the power of art to connect us
By Nausicaa ChuBirmingham’s Emily Capilouto knows her way around the healthcare system. She worked in India on cervical cancer screening access, has two master’s degrees in epidemiology and medical anthropology and directs outreach initiatives for prostate cancer at the Mike Slive Foundation.But nothing could have prepared her for her quest to … [Read more...]
Spirituality in the Key of D: John Burruss on the parallels between art and ministry
By Lee HurleyPhotos by Jordan WaldThe Reverend John Burruss will tell you that his musical life is not merely a hobby or an interlude from his calling in the ministry. Music and ministry are not separate tracks in his life. They are different forms of the same calling. Burruss, rector of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal church in Mountain Brook, traces his … [Read more...]