I talked to my oldest daughter, Ellen, last night. She lives in Birmingham and is an active member of Church of the Highlands, which operates an outreach mission called the Dream Center in Woodlawn, where she teaches. Woodlawn in North Birmingham is a poverty-stricken area of town hit hard by last week’s devastating tornados. She is exhausted emotionally and... [Read more...]

I am so excited about the Royal Wedding! My 16-year-old daughter and I are going to watch live, which means 4 a.m. for us! She’s just as into the event as I am, maybe even more so. (She knows way more details than she probably should, but that’s another story.) As we sip our tea and nibble our scones (strawberries & cream, cinnamon chip, orange and... [Read more...]

Last Thursday I attended Jazzy Joints at the Governor's Mansion with my mother and two aunts, otherwise known as "The Ya-Yas." The fund-raising event  hosted by the Arthritis Foundation featured jazz music, dancing and a silent auction. Jazzy Joints supports the Arthritis Foundation’s mission by raising funds to support proven programs to help fight... [Read more...]

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