By Lilly LeJeuneAlabama is hot in the summer, and it’s only getting hotter. With temperatures on the rise, it’s important to take care of your furry friends to make sure they don’t get overheated. Here are some tips and tricks for keeping your pups safe in the summer heat!A Fresh Summer CoatIf your dog is especially fluffy, they can get a summer cut … [Read more...]
‘Just Keep Swimming’: Columnist Susan Murphy Leaves a Legacy of Love, Laughter
By Donna CorneliusIn 1990, Maury Wald had just started a brand-new suburban newspaper, the Over the Mountain Journal – and he had a particular space to fill.“We had a spot in the paper to run guest columns, and we received some good ones – and some not so good,” said Wald, the OTMJ’s owner and publisher.Out of all the would-be writers who wanted the job, one stood … [Read more...]
It’s Been Fun
The time has come,” the walrus said, “to talk of many things … .” Not too many. I mean, I only have 600 words, but I’ll do my best to make them count.I have to leave this space. I hate it, I do, and do not admonish me for saying “hate.” I know it’s a strong word, but “dislike” just does not cut it right now. I’m going through some medical challenges and rather than wait … [Read more...]
Mom Car R&R
My daughter and I are taking a road trip to Florida next weekend to attend my grandson’s confirmation. The boy asked me to be his sponsor. I couldn’t be more proud. My daughter offered to do the driving, all 10 hours of it, so I will be riding shotgun, handing off snacks and supplying sparkling conversation. (I hope.)My trip prep to-do list isn’t that long: make … [Read more...]
Don’t Lead Me On
I saw a news segment last week about a professor who was offering a college class designed to teach students how to be “influencers.” The story went on to say that the students would be trained in how to gain large amounts of followers on various social media platforms. The thing that struck me was that not once did the professor mention what the students were … [Read more...]