By Ally MorrisonRealtySouth Realtor Stephanie Robinson describes one of her listings with one word: magical.In a letter from the sellers, Jamie Thacker wrote about her first time seeing what would end up being her home of 30 years.“It all began in 1992, when Bobby and I were living in Vestavia,” Thacker wrote. “He had completed … [Read more...]
Compton Comes Alive: Busy Homewood Chef Jeffrey Compton Takes Home Alabama Seafood Cook-Off Crown; Set to Open New Restaurant
By Ally MorrisonJeffrey Compton was just taking his cooking back to his roots when he won the 7th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off on May 18.Compton, executive chef at a new restaurant opening in Homewood called The Battery, grew up in Destin, Florida, eating fresh seafood and produce from the Gulf region.“The competition entailed using … [Read more...]
Euphonious 2.0: Tech and Tunes Festival Returns to the Birmingham Zoo
By Ally MorrisonWhen Bradley Metrock, a 1999 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School, moved back to the Birmingham area after living in Nashville for 20 years, he was faced with a twinge of loss. He missed City Stages.So, Metrock meshed his love of music and technology together along with a dash of nostalgia to bring music back to the Magic City on … [Read more...]
Theresa’s Angels: Blind Senior Continues Making Clay Angels, Giving Them to Special People in Her Life
By Ally MorrisonAs a retired elementary art teacher, Jo Ann Brown has seen a lot of natural talent. But she said the most incredible talent she has seen comes from one of her dear friends, Theresa Thrasher. “My journey from teaching kids to facilitating hand-built clay for seniors in Homewood led me to Theresa, an incredibly talented senior lady who makes porcelain … [Read more...]
Good Boy: Children’s of Alabama Throws Retirement Party for Beloved Hand in Paw Therapy Dog
For seven years, Duke Ritter roamed the halls of hospitals and special needs programs, working to comfort and cheer everyone he met. Children’s of Alabama was his favorite place to visit. In his prime, he would go every week with his human, Carol, to help patients and staff through some extremely difficult times. He didn’t retire with just a pat on the head … [Read more...]