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Back to School from a Mom Perspective
My husband calls me a “schoolie.” I loved being a student, I loved being a teacher… I would go get another degree right now. Post-grad school I taught tenth grade at Briarwood Christian School, and after some settling in, found the job to be a source of great joy. My days were filled with hilarious …
Going for GOLD AGAIN
Allyson Felix Preps for Rio with God-Given Speed Allyson Felix plans to compete in her sixth Olympic Games in her hometown of Los Angeles in 2028. She announced her comeback in an interview with TIME at the end of April 2026. Article first published in August 2016 Felix has won more medals than any other track …
The Great Outdoors
Packed & Ready for the Next Excursion! Vacation, vacation, vacation. That’s what summer is all about, right? Whether you are spending time with the family at the beach soaking in the strong summer sun, or looking for that next hill to climb to check off your summer bucket list, you need to be prepared with …
Music Notes
Steel City Sound: Birmingham’s Horn Band When it comes to music to tap your foot or clap your hands to look no further than the 12 piece modern horn band Steel City Sound. Leader and trumpet player Terry Webster helps combine familiar praise and worship songs with horn stylings of bands like Chicago and Tower …
Encouraging Word
God’s Benefit Package When seeking employment and determining whether to accept a job offer, there are normally two key deciding factors, salary and the benefit package. The benefit package usually includes things like vacation, sick leave, health insurance, retirement and possibly a disability plan and life insurance. In considering this, I was reminded that God …
Healthy Living
Be Sun Smart This August Whether it’s a last minute trip to the beach or lake, band camp or football camp, keep your family protected from the sun this month and all year long. Make sunscreen a part of your daily routine. Ashley Hanna, a nurse practitioner in pediatric dermatology at Children’s South, explains what …
Money Matters
Balancing Work & Family Achieving a balance between work and family is a highly personal endeavor. There is no magic formula, and what works for one family may not work for another. It takes planning and resolve, and you’ll need to make choices along the way that align with what’s important to you. As you …
Back to School: Estate Plan
Legal Matters – A Good Time to Review Your Estate Plan As the new school year begins and summer draws to a close, parents return to their normal routines and focus on needed priorities. Grandparents and adults without children also complete vacations and settle back into routine. For adults of all ages, fall is a good …
Driving Under the Influence
presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury Legal Matters – Alabama’s DUI Laws We all know that driving while under the influence of alcohol and other illicit substances is unwise at best. Not only does it place the inebriated driver in danger, but it also imperils everyone else on the road. According to the Center …
