By Ally Morrison“Aunt Sister – a Southern lady who was raised right but overcame it, bless her heart.” Julia Harwell Segars came up with the tagline that brought laughter to many readers of the Talladega Daily Home. From an anonymous humor column in a small county paper to a well-liked book, Segars has brought light and laughter to many readers.Segars explained … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantIf Disney World is looking for someone new for one of its television commercials, perhaps they could consider The Exceptional Foundation volleyball team.You probably have seen those commercials in the past when they interview famous athletes after they have just won a championship and ask them what they’re going to do next.In the case of The … [Read more...]

By Ally MorrisonGus Mayer on April 30 will be hosting Brunch with Birdy, an event featuring Smart Birdy, a women’s luggage company. Beginning at 11 a.m., Gus Mayer will have complimentary tea and pastries while founder and CEO of Smart Birdy, Abby Listo, gives a demonstration of the brand’s newest collection.Listo also will educate guests on how to pack … [Read more...]

By June MathewsThe moment Ronnie McBride witnessed the magical effect of a Therapy Team on a young chemotherapy patient he was visiting at Children’s of Alabama was a decisive one. The handler and dog, he saw, brought comfort and joy not only to the patient, but to the patient’s family, as well. And for McBride, that brief encounter was all it took.“From that … [Read more...]

Ally MorrisonHomewood artist Sue Ellen Brown began her art career at the early age of 5 with a Crayola drawing of her cat, Taffy. Today, Brown has years of art experience under her belt, as she previously worked for Hallmark and most recently designed a puzzle for the popular puzzle retailer Ravensburger.Growing up in Houston, Brown explored her imagination … [Read more...]