By Donna CorneliusThe Beaux Arts Krewe will give its 51st ball a global flavor with a Chinese theme, which coincidentally is an appropriate choice for this year’s king, Harold Goings.Goings and his wife, Jane Goings, love to travel. Among the places they’ve visited is China.The ball, set for Feb. 9 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium, always is one of the … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Eats: Menus for Dec. 24 Dinners Range from Crabs to Chinese Food
By Donna CorneliusYou usually can count on several things spread out on the table for Christmas dinner: turkey, sweet potato casserole, hot rolls, and maybe Uncle Charlie if he’s indulged in a tad too much spiked eggnog.Menus for the night before Christmas, however, can be more creative and thus more fun – even when there’s a snag in your dinner plans.“We do a big … [Read more...]
Tiny Heroes: 10-Year-Old Supports Families Facing the Congenital Defect He Overcame
By Sarah KuperAt 20 weeks pregnant, Liz Rich was delighted to learn she would be having a baby boy. Then during the appointment, the doctor’s tone quickly turned serious. The baby was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a potentially lethal condition affecting fetal lung development. But today, 10-year-old Par Rich is doing well and actively helping to bring … [Read more...]
Quiet Strength: Christian Author’s New Book Promotes Humility
By Sarah KuperChristian writer and speaker Richard Simmons has published eight books dealing with topics such as wisdom, success and effective living. Now he’s taking on the damaging effects of pride and discussing how to take active steps toward humility.Simmons is the creator of the Center for Executive Leadership – a nonprofit organization that offers biblical … [Read more...]
A Thanksgiving to Remember: A Trip to Disney is Just One More Way the Area is Supporting Mountain Brook Cancer Patient “Super Sam”
By Sarah Kuper For more than a year, the Over the Mountain community has been rallying around 5-year-old cancer patient Sam Hodnett, more affectionately known as “Super Sam.” Now, after months of support from family, friends and people he doesn’t even know, Sam and his family are getting a Thanksgiving to remember at Disney World from one Alabama organization. The Crestline … [Read more...]