By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Kessler Companies like to emphasize outdoor living spaces in their developments, and in this year’s Parade of Homes, they’ll showcase three neighborhoods that do just that.“That’s one thing we’re really big on -- outdoor spaces,” said builder Charles Kessler.And when Charles refers to the “outdoors,” he’s not just talking about … [Read more...]
Digging It
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe Vestavia Hills Men’s Garden Club is looking for a few more good men to help keep an almost 30-year tradition flourishing.The garden club, one of the only (if not the only) men’s garden’s clubs in the area, was formed in 1984 by a few retired residents led by Henderson Walker. Over the years, members have been responsible for the … [Read more...]
Take a Break on a Budget
By Donna CorneliusOh, this pesky economy. It has most families looking for ways to trim their budgets, especially when it comes to non-essentials like vacations. And you never know, when you pull up to the pump, if you’ll need a second mortgage to pay for your gas.With that in mind, is it any wonder that the term “staycation” has quickly found … [Read more...]
Back in the Game
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorRuss Arthur has been retired for years. But about once a week come spring, he gets to feel like a kid all over again.That’s when he meets up with fellow senior citizens to play softball with the Central Alabama Senior Softball Association’s daytime league.“I used to play Little League,” … [Read more...]
A New Stage of Life
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorJust because Rick Rivenbark is retired doesn’t mean he can’t pursue his childhood passion.Rick, 74, first got involved with theater when he was in the third grade.“I was in some school plays,” he said. “Then I got to be in a Stetson University play because they needed a child part. We … [Read more...]