Cover Profile: Barrie & Laura Harmon
Barrie and Laura Harmon’s journey is a testament to a life well-lived, marked by love, service, and resilience. Both lifelong Montgomery natives, they met by chance in a grocery store checkout line, a serendipitous encounter that blossomed into a marriage lasting 45 years. Barrie’s dedication…
Don’t Become an Identity Theft Victim!
Montgomery and Tuscaloosa ranked in the 25 worst cities for identity theft per capita in the first half of 2023 and Alabama ranked as the eighth worst state in the country. The year 2023 was the worst year on record thus far for identity theft,...
Rejected Movie Sequels
If it’s March, it’s Oscar month, and this year, a sequel (“Dune: Part Two”) is nominated for Best Picture. This doesn’t happen often, and it’s even rarer for a sequel to win that coveted award, with only two sequels having won Best Picture – do...
Grumpy But Grateful: Tech Support Tantrums
Tech support. Two words that strike terror into the hearts of anyone who’s ever tried to, you know, use technology. If Dante were alive today, there’d be a 10th circle of hell, and it would be a never-ending loop of trying to fix your Wi-Fi...
The Joy of Becoming a Pen Pal with Your Grandchildren
In today’s fast-paced digital world, handwritten letters have become a rare treasure. While text messages and video calls offer instant communication, there is something magical about receiving a letter in the mail—especially for a child. Becoming a pen pal with your grandchild is a wonderful...
Keep Moving Forward… A Trip to the History Museum of Mobile
A few years ago, a talented young Mobile entrepreneur named Brad May purchased my memoir, “How Prayer Helped Me Escape the Corporate Rat Race.” He later contacted me via email to convey his thoughts about my book. His exact words were: “I put it above...
Decluttering: Get Started and Stay Motivated
It starts with a drawer. You open it to grab something and suddenly realize it’s overflowing with things you haven’t used in years. That’s when it hits you—clutter has taken over more than just your drawer; it’s creeping into your home and mind. The mess...
SNL at 50 (and Bill Murray Live!)
BOOMers- like it or not, we’ve been around for all 50 seasons of Saturday Night Live. When it launched in ’75, it was appointment TV. You watched it live, or you missed it. Now, an app makes watching any bit from any season or time...
Cover Profile: Donna Hughes
For over five decades, this Montgomery resident has called the city home, building a life rooted in faith, family, and community. Her career at John Knox Manor has been a testament to her passion for helping senior adults and their families navigate the emotional journey...