It was off the coast of Newfoundland. I was waiting for the ship to pull into port when I turned to see a rainbow in the distance; just a small arc, mind you, but it was beautiful as all rainbows are. I was prepared to watch it fade when another rainbow appeared, then another, then another, each one more brilliant than the last. They came down in front of the mountains. I could … [Read more...]
Recipes to Follow: Shelby County Woman Shares Her Mother’s Love for Cooking in New Cookbook
By Virginia MacDonaldIt began as a love of her Mother’s love of cooking. It has evolved into a way to share recipes with her daughters and everyone else, said Tammy Heinss who last week, for the first time, clutched her brand new 260-page cookbook.She took the name of the cookbook, “Cook With Love,” from an inscription her mother wrote in a cookbook she gave … [Read more...]
Inspired by Coca-Cola: Vestavia Hills Native Creates Popular Series of Santa Claus Paintings
By Anne RuisiArtist Dirk Walker didn’t discover his true calling until he was in his 30s, but since then he’s created several series of paintings that focus on scenes such as wildlife, landscapes, Birmingham landmarks and, notably in the holiday season, Santa Claus.His Santa Claus artwork will be on display Dec. 1 at a Christmas trunk show at Brombergs in Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Dancing, Music and Fur: Red Mountain Theatre’s Holiday Spectacular to Hit the Stage
Traditional and modern music, exciting choreography and some four-legged friends will highlight Red Mountain Theatre’s Holiday Spectacular next month.The show, which runs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 18, features several guest stars who’ve performed with the company in the past and showcases the most talented young performers in Birmingham, according to a Red Mountain Theatre press … [Read more...]
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Woman Continues Christmas Stocking Tradition Started by Mom
By Anne RuisiPreparing for the Christmas season is a year-round job retired teacher Susan White inherited from her late mother, Lois Lee. That’s because White’s hand-knitted Christmas stockings, originated by Lee, are in demand at Homewood gift shop PrimeTime Treasures not only during the holidays but throughout the year.“It’s one of our most popular items. … [Read more...]