By Anne RuisiWorld War II veterans William Jackson Lee and James Oliver Richards were among the countless vets across the country honored Nov. 11 for their military service. As family and friends attended the Veterans Day program at their senior living center, Danberry at Inverness, and paid tribute to the men, they also knew that before the end of the year, they’d … [Read more...]
‘Give It My All’: Vestavia Man Pivots From Constructing Buildings to Reconstructing Lives
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Jim McFarland is a little like Old Testament Jonah, except it didn’t take a ride in the belly of a fish for him to do what God wanted him to do.The Vestavia Hills resident was hesitant but ultimately stepped away from the contracting company he had formed to accept the mission to which he was being called – to “love on” persons living on the … [Read more...]
Flying High
Raise your hand if you enjoy flying. There’s no need to put your hand down. Nobody raised one. The first plane trip I remember was when I was around 9. The five of us in my family flew to Florida from Michigan to escape winter for a week or so. I had to get dressed up for the event. I recall our seats facing each other. The stewardesses (the term at the … [Read more...]
Every Recipe Tells a Story: OTMJ Writers Share Their Favorite Recipes for the Holidays
Writers for Over The Mountain Journal not only love to share the stories presented in each issue but also enjoy making holiday favorites for our families and friends. Here are some of our can’t miss recipes sure to please your guests. Happy holidays!Anne RuisiBeef LasagnaMy father’s side of the family is Italian-American from New York state and I grew up … [Read more...]
Viva Libero!: Hoover’s Durban Earns OTM Volleyball Player of the Year Honor
By Rubin E. GrantWhen it comes to player of the year honors, defensive players usually have to take a backseat to offensive players.But that wasn’t the case this year. Hoover senior libero Sydney Durban moved to the front seat.Durban was voted the 2024 OTM Volleyball Player of the Year in balloting of Over the Mountain coaches.“I’m super grateful because usually … [Read more...]