By Anne RuisiBy 2013, Kenya Buchanan was so miserable working in the corporate world that one day she decided to just quit her job with an industrial distribution company.“In that cubicle, I was losing my mind,” the fashion designer and owner of Homewood atelier Kenya B said. “I quit cold turkey.”Now, she’s designing a luxurious gown that will be featured in the 2nd … [Read more...]
‘Our Doors Are Open to Everyone’: Newest Homewood Library Director Takes on Renovation, Expanding Program List
By Anne RuisiIn its 81 years, the Homewood Public Library has had just seven directors, with Judith Wright as its newest leader. “It’s an all-encompassing position. There are a lot of things you don’t learn about when you’re in library school,” Wright said, such as dealing with bills, and the painting and carpeting that are components of the library’s upcoming … [Read more...]
OTM Cities to Hold Patriot Day Programs
By Anne RuisiOver the Mountain municipalities are preparing to hold commemorative events to mark the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.Hoover will observe the anniversary Sept. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. with a ceremony and stair climb at the Riverchase Galleria. The ceremony will be held in the Galleria food court. Specific details of the event, … [Read more...]
Wild at Heart: Rhino Crash Zoo Fundraiser Set for Sept. 8
The Birmingham Zoo is debuting a reimagined version of its marquee fundraising event on Sept. 8 – Wild at Heart: Rhino Crash. No, this isn’t a rhinoceros showdown. Crash is what a group of rhinos is called.The event will feature an evening at the zoo’s plaza with food, an auction, open bar and live music by Yacht Rock Schooner, according to a zoo news … [Read more...]
Go Mighty Shrimp!
My grandchildren and I watched “Zombies 3” this past weekend. I was grateful for the sequel if for no other reason than it meant I would not be hearing the soundtrack from Zombies 2 on repeat whenever we were together in the car. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, let me fill you in a bit: In Zombies 1, zombies leave their isolation and become part of the human … [Read more...]