Here’s a quick quiz for baseball fans. Note: Those whose arms are in tomahawk-chop mode this time of year might have a little edge.The Atlanta Braves’ trade for what player was a key component to their 1995 World Series title?Spending time with what well-known pitcher was like hanging out with John Wayne?What did Chipper Jones’ teammates sometimes call him? (And no, … [Read more...]
Couple’s Big Spoon Creamery is Cool New Business
By Donna CorneliusThe last two Aprils have been milestone months for Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara.The young couple got engaged April 12, 2013. A year later, they married on that same date.This year, the O’Haras will be working during their anniversary weekend. But they’re not complaining.On April 11, the opening day of Pepper Place Saturday Market in downtown … [Read more...]
Shindigs’ Mac Russell Takes His Food to Selma Anniversary Event
By Donna CorneliusWhen Mac Russell returned to his hometown for an event that made international news, three things stood out, he said.Russell, who now lives in Mountain Brook, was among those in Selma earlier this month for the 50th anniversary of the civil rights marches from the Black Belt city to Montgomery.“What struck me was the amazing mass of people in … [Read more...]
Jane Hodges Talks Trends and Traditions
By Kaitlin CandelariaPeople in the Over the Mountain area who haven't met Jane Hodges likely know of a home that has experienced her decorative flair.Hodges has been helping Over the Mountain residents decorate their homes for 69 years. The lifelong Birmingham resident houses her interior design shop in the heart of Mountain Brook in English Village. The shop has … [Read more...]
Food for Thought: Shelly Terry Stays Healthy with Smart Eating and Exercise
By Kaitlin CandelariaShelly Terry is somewhat of a fitness guru. At 77 years old, she puts most college students to shame with her workout routines.Terry, who lives in Hoover and sells real estate for RealtySouth, is a member at not one but two different gyms. She committed herself to working out seriously over a decade ago, she said."Within three or four months of … [Read more...]