By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerIs your favorite dad still wedded to the same drink he loved at frat parties? Does his neighborhood bartender plop down the usual concoction every time he sees dad walk through the door?If so, maybe it’s time to shake things up this Father’s Day. Do it literally, by giving dad’s go-to drink a fresh remix.LeNell … [Read more...]
‘You Can Help One’
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorFor several years, Denver Nolin would struggle with how he could make a real difference in the lives of the thousands of children he encountered around the world in need of stable, loving homes.In his jobs as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force Reserves and FedEx, Denver said he always wanted to bring the children trapped … [Read more...]
Sumner Breeze
By Lee DavisMuch of Jon Sumner’s childhood was probably spent playing baseball in his backyard, imagining he was the game-winning hero.The dream met reality for the Spain Park senior last week–not once but twice.With his Jaguars playing a best-of-three series with Sparkman for the 6A state championship, Sumner got key hits in the first and third games to give … [Read more...]
Wild Night
The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board hosted its fourth annual Tails in the Trails event presented by O’Neal Industries May 2.Beginning at 6:30 p.m., nearly 600 attendees were greeted by a fennec fox, Virginia opossum, blue tongued skink, ferret, chinchilla, Eastern screech owl, box turtle and a woma python in the Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo.Guests … [Read more...]
Finds Are Keepers
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen the Hutto family of Homewood wanted to create the perfect lakeside getaway, they didn't turn to architects, designers and construction crews.Instead, they went "shore shopping" around Smith Lake. and over the years, the family didn't just watch their dream lake house take shape--they built it with their own hands.From the door … [Read more...]