Laurie Stroud
Mistakes Parents Make, and How Not To: STEPS Proactive Parenting
Parenting Points Brought to you by: White Plume Technologies www.whiteplume.com All parents make mistakes, but we can learn from them and help protect our kids from the dangers of addiction. Parents want to raise their kids the right way. But many are hampered by some prevalent misconceptions of modern-day moms and dads. By correcting these …
What Will Wake Me Up?
Music Notes When you find yourself staring death in the face, something special happens. I shifted in my chair as I felt the tired and calloused hands from years behind a piano. I turned around to see CDs filled with hymns and gospel music stacked next to the CD player in my grandmother’s room. Ironically, …
Are My Social Security Benefits Safe?
Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial In the news from time to time we see a report that states that Social Security is “going broke.” However, these reports are often based on projections by the Trustees of these programs. And projections are just that, projections… like pre-season football or election polls, they are trying to …
Don’t Void Your Will By Mistake
Legal Matters Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning, www.bradfordholliman.com Parents often prepare Wills leaving assets equally to their children and then make mistakes with their accounts that favor one child over the others. By Mistake: Sally Denton’s Will leaves her assets equally to her three children. To help pay bills, Sally made the mistake of …
Great Escapes: The More You Travel, The Farther You’ll Go!
Healthy Living We all know how great it feels to get away, but do you know how important those vacation days are for your health and well-being? Trips away are good for our body and soul. And as it turns out, adding mileage to your vacation can also increase your longevity. According to an article published by U.S. News & World …
Serving Alabama Children through CASA
For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) can help make a difference by helping them work their way through the court and child welfare systems in search of a loving home. Each time a child is paired with a CASA Volunteer, their chances are greater to have the …
Splash into Summer at Alabama Splash Adventure!
Enjoy a Cool Adventure Close to Home! Alabama Splash Adventure! Alabama Splash Adventure in Bessemer, Ala. opened the 2018 summer season with the largest expansion in park history. Enjoy six new amusement attractions, the Pirates High Dive Show, and many more enhancements to provide more fun all summer long. Depending on your mood, enjoy a …
Quite a Catch! Regency Retirment Residents Enjoy Time Outdoors
Photo Fun Residents from Regency Retirement Village, www.regencybirmingham.com, recently visited Oak Mountain State Park for a fishing adventure. Joe Faust, Mike Bearden, Jack Hoffman and Debbie all caught fish!
