By Nausicaa ChuIn Cieneguita, Panama, a single main road cuts through a patchwork of grass and trees like a vein. To the south, the road winds through empty swaths of green before reaching the small village. Most people have never heard of this village. Even people twenty minutes down this road do not know that it exists.But three thousand miles of road away, Gina Winn, … [Read more...]
Songbirds keep singing
By Lee Hurley For over 34 years, the Hoover Songbirds have brought professional choral performances to audiences across greater Birmingham. The seniors to seniors singers kicked off their spring season at the Bungalows of Riverchase, and went on to give 16 performances at various locales like the Shepherd of the Valley Church, The Oaks—Independent Living, Brookdale … [Read more...]
Les Dames d’Escoffier closes in on a quarter million dollars of giving
With their most recent round of grants and scholarships, the Birmingham chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International has given nearly a quarter of a million dollars to women across the state of Alabama pursuing culinary- related careers. At an awards ceremony on May 18, 2025, the chapter awarded a record $47,000.Les Dames Escoffier’s literal translation means the ladies … [Read more...]
‘It’s The Season to Get Healthy’
Hello! This is Chris Swicord DMD your local Dentist, located in Homewood at Smile Craft Cosmetic and Family Dentistry!It’s the Season to get healthy, and I’d like to share some life changing tips for your oral health. Did you know? That it isn’t just sugar that causes cavities. Sugary drinks and sugary foods leave sugar on your teeth. Bacteria stick to the … [Read more...]
Beauty and the Beach: An over-the-mountain family gets their own piece of paradise
By Barry Wise SmithWhen a busy over-the-mountain family visited friends at their vacation home in a quiet, gated community on the western end of 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, they started dreaming of owning their own piece of paradise.So when a new-construction home came on the market just down the street, the family jumped at the opportunity. “We love the area,” the … [Read more...]