By Jim NolesThe United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, is home to approximately 4,400 students – or, as they are known to the Army, cadets.Of those hundreds of cadets, only about four dozen First Class cadets wear the rank of captain on their sleeves.And, of those four dozen, the Corps of Cadet’s first captain stands singularly above them all – the … [Read more...]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
How did you sleep last night?Was your gel foam mattress topper comfy? Did you pick the right sleep number for your side of the bed? Were your sheets just the right thread count and made from Egyptian cotton? Did the electronic tilt make watching TV a little easier?I exaggerate, yes? Hmmmm.We spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping. Most of us give it little … [Read more...]
Put Your Blue Shoes On: Mike Slive Foundation Ball Raises Awareness and Funds for Prostate Cancer
It’s time to break out the blue shoes again for the Mike Slive Foundation’s annual gala to spotlight prostate cancer awareness. The black-tie optional Blue Shoe Ball will be Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Regions Field. It will be a night with live music and dancing along with live and silent auctions that will include sports memorabilia, VIP experiences and tickets to the … [Read more...]
Lulu Strong: Mountain Brook Teen Lulu Gribbin Defying the Odds After Shark Attack
After more than two months of surgeries, recovery and therapy in Charlotte, Lulu Gribbin is coming home to Birmingham on Sat., Aug. 24, and a celebration is being held in Mountain Brook. At 4 p.m. community members are invited to line the streets starting at Bromberg's down Montevallo Road into Crestline Village and to wave and cheer to show support for Lulu and her … [Read more...]
Looking Good!: Down Syndrome Models Score Big Win at Fashion Show
By Anne RuisiSporting Auburn University gear, including a white pullover boasting a tiger’s face in bright orange and a dark blue ruffled skirt, 15-year-old Athena Hontzas was ready to hit the runway in front of Troup’s Pizza in Cahaba Heights. The Mountain Brook High School student was among the group of children and young adults with Down syndrome who modeled … [Read more...]