Several months ago, I found a letter from my mother that had been written in the early 1990’s. She passed away in 2003. I thought my 29-year-old daughter might like to read the letter as a trip down memory lane. I told her who it was from and handed it to her. She took one look at it and said, “I can’t read this. It is written in cursive.”That got me up on my … [Read more...]
Comfortable, Stylish Hospitality: The Kelly Birmingham Owner Assembles Unique Furnishings to Make Her Home Playful and Elegant
By Susan SwaglerKelly Lewis knows what she likes. When it comes to decorating the home she and her husband, Jim, own in Mountain Brook, she knows how to source the fabrics and rugs and art and furnishings to make the place uniquely their own. Anyone can walk into The Kelly hotel in downtown Birmingham to get a sense of Kelly Lewis’ style. She was … [Read more...]
Encore: Mary Badham Returns to Her Hometown for Role in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By Donna CorneliusMost audience members who see the stage version of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will recognize the man playing the role of lawyer Atticus Finch: the Emmy Award-winning Richard Thomas, who’s probably best known as John-Boy on the TV series “The Waltons.”But when the play comes to Birmingham this month, there’s another cast member who likely will be even more … [Read more...]
We Gather Together
By Susan Swagler Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved tradition, but – let’s face it – it can be quite stressful. If you’re the one hosting this meal, that means days and days of work.But what if you begin to gather before actually gathering with your family and friends? What if you gathered every aspect of your dinner – from appetizers to sides to … [Read more...]
No-Show Ball Aims to Lower the Rate of Infant Mortality in Alabama
By Rubin E. GrantWith Alabama’s rate of infant deaths among the highest in the nation, the No-Show Ball is hoping to help save the lives of babies.The No-Show Ball is a virtual fundraising event put on by the UAB School of Nursing’s Junior Board of Visitors. Now in its 16th year, all proceeds from this year’s event, on Nov. 5, will benefit the … [Read more...]