By Ford BoozerSmall chance, but I’ve got a best friend who’s also named Ford. I was halfway to his wedding on the coast of Georgia, searching the internet from some road-side inn for a way to spend the looming summer. I was a graduate student at UAB and could break away from the coursework until September. Ford got married in March, amongst the blooming oaks in … [Read more...]
Terrific Toys
Tricia McCain of Homewood Toy & Hobby and George Jones of Snoozy’s Kids fill us in on the season’s top toys!By Barry Wise SmithHomewood Toy & HobbyBucket Golf—As seen on Shark Tank, the perfect game for the golfer in your life by easy enough that anyone can play, $139.99. Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home Gift Set—popular toy set including … [Read more...]
Lakeshore Foundation celebrates 100th anniversary
Lakeshore Foundation, a world-renowned leader in adaptive sports, recreation, and advocacy for people with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions, today proudly unveiled its new History Wall. Homewood Mayor Jennifer Andress was on hand with members of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce to dedicate the permanent display and honor the history of the … [Read more...]
Harper Wilbanks’ Mission to End Hunger
Mountain Brook High School Junior Harper Wilbanks and her mom had a great idea for her sixth birthday. Instead of bringing presents, why not ask them to being a food donation. The rest is history.What inspired the idea of fighting food insecurity? Harper Wilbanks: Actually, my mother had the idea. I was having my sixth birthday party, and all the girls in my grade … [Read more...]
Board-certified nurse practitioner releases debut book, The Transform 52 Plan
What if transforming your health didn’t require an overwhelming overhaul, but just one small change every two weeks? In her debut book The Transform 52 Plan, Kate Brand introduces a practical, science-based approach to improving health and reducing chronic disease risk—one step at a time.The Transform 52 Plan guides readers through a year-long journey of meaningful, … [Read more...]