By Emily Williams-Robertshaw North Shelby County tech executive Martha Underwood took her time during quarantine to step out of her box. While in lockdown with her family, she fulfilled a longtime dream of writing a children’s book. The book is inspired by her youngest son’s experiences and reactions during the pandemic. “He was so worried that because of COVID, we weren’t … [Read more...]
Colorful Characters: Cissell’s Festive Display in Mountain Brook Is a Must-See on the Wacky Tacky Tour
By Rubin E. Grant Bob Cissell might be 90 years old, but he has the heart of a child. Perhaps, that’s why the quirky, funny Christmas village at his home in Mountain Brook, on 4125 Brook Way, appeals to kids and adults alike. This is the third consecutive year Cissell has decorated his yard as part of the Wacky Tacky Light Tour, which runs Tuesday-Thursday this week. The bus … [Read more...]
‘Turn Our Pain Into a Purpose’: New Software Allows Users to Connect About Life’s Challenges
By Rubin E. Grant Three years ago, James Morgan and his wife, Caitie, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare: the death of a child. The Mountain Brook couple had gone to the Alabama-LSU football game Nov. 4, 2017, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, and since the game ended late, they spent the night at a friend’s house. They had left their young daughter, Caroline Grace, … [Read more...]
‘Sharing The Hope of Christmas’: Six Homes Open for Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
Samford Legacy League’s 10th Annual Christmas Home Tour is set to be held Dec 10. The event during its tenure has raised more than $250,000 to provide transformational scholarships for students who have faced monumental challenges, including homelessness, inner city violence, the disability or death of a parent or sibling, foster care, parental job loss, abandonment, parental … [Read more...]
Double Duty: Paige Albright Is Heading up IPC Tour – and Opening Her Own House to Virtual Visitors
Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Paige Albright is truly putting her all into this year’s Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour. She’s the tour chairman, and her house is one of four that will open its doors – virtually speaking – for the 71st annual event. “I’ve been on the tour committee for a long time, but this is the first time our house has … [Read more...]