By Emily Williams Though she doesn't have a garden of her own living in her downtown Birmingham apartment, Brooke McMinn, plant adventures program specialist, finds ownership in her work with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. McMinn grew up in the Hoover school system and recalls going on field trips to the Botanical Gardens, but she did not have a concrete passion for … [Read more...]
Spark Match: Venture Club Sponsors Business Pitch Tournament
By Sarah Kuper According to the online service marketplace Thumbtack, Birmingham is the number one city for millennial entrepreneurs. The Birmingham Venture Club is working to keep the city supportive of young entrepreneurs by hosting a tournament-style Spark Match pitch competition this year. On May 26 at the Venture Club's members meeting, eight applicants will have three … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: Mountain Brook Car Club Driver Readies for Barber Historics Race
By Sarah Kuper Michael Wright fell in love at a young age. His childhood sweetheart wasn't a playground crush, but rather a passionate admiration for beautiful sports cars – especially Porsches. "I don't know why I locked into Porsches but I did," Wright said, "There are a lot of little boys who fit this category and for some reason are attracted to cars and find out … [Read more...]
Making Memories: A Daughter Finds Light in Darkness of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Emily Williams When Pam Arenberg was first introduced to Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, it was a somber visit to one of the organization's family support groups. Her father had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, most likely due to a small stroke, and she found herself unprepared for the rapid deterioration of his mind and body. "One of the best things about the … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Meredith Hornsby, One Mom Shares Insight on Being a Special Needs Parent
By Meredith Hornsby Being a special needs parent is a journey no one ever expects to take. It can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating – and wonderful. My daughter, Caroline, has cerebral palsy, and I’ve learned so many things since we began this adventure when she was born 4½ years ago. Life Isn’t Over When a child first receives a difficult diagnosis, it’s easy to … [Read more...]