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After reading Lilly Ledbetter's story of working years in a tire plant, all the while harassed and paid much less than her male peers, I blush to think I ever murmured when the vending machine was out of Diet Coke. Lilly Ledbetter is one tough lady – make that person – with a compelling story […]
Many an anxious mom is waiting for the postal carrier to deliver the letter that will determine their child’s lifelong fate. These moms have already projected how the right kindergarten teacher will either scar a child forever or assure a good foundation in math, hence good grades, hence acceptance into medical school, hence financial independence […]
There seem to be thousands of children’s books and hundreds of very good ones. Then, there are our favorites. One of those favorite authors, Jan Brett, will be in Birmingham on November 19th. Touring the country in a decorated bus to promote her new book, Cinders, Brett will be available at the Birmingham Public […]
Mike Rice, basketball coach at Rutgers, was just fired for abusing players during practices. It seems that public opinion generally supports the decision, but it’s interesting to note that some former players went on record to say that they had no problem with Rice’s behavior. They more or less were conditioned to expect the harsh […]
Do you know any seniors with spry, agile minds who use their natural curiosity to… work the newspaper crossword puzzle every day? My mom is part of a retired bunch who tear into the daily crossword puzzle as if they were contestants on a reality show. It’s nice to see them so excited about their puzzles, but is […]
The Scarlet A of the receipt When you last purchased a chocolate bar, was it a premeditated item already on your grocery list, or was it an impulse purchase at the check out stand? If you’ve been telling yourself that it was your reasoning mind and not your chocolate-loving, reptilian brain that impulsively made the purchase (while the real food was riding down […]
I had dinner with a friend who was insistent that she treat from among a fist full of promotional one-day deals she had purchased. She announced that she had put herself on a moratorium from buying more deals because she didn’t know when she would get to use up the certificates she’d already purchased. Surely you are familiar with the […]
The Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam opened tonight at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex in downtown Birmingham. For two hours, monster trucks jumped over or crushed old cars and tested each other about the distance of those jumps (Gunslinger won the contest tonight besting a crowd favorite, Maximum Destruction). A surprise and highlight of […]
Plain chair before For months I’ve been searching for a “mama-bear” chair. This time I wanted a chair that felt great to me alone, no consulting with the husband about his comfort (after all, he is one foot taller) or the kids, who just want to wallow around with their feet all over everything. I […]
After cup holders, the greatest revolution in family road trips has to be the DVD player. If you’re braving a trip over the holidays, you’ll want to scout out some entertainment for your back seat riders that won’t make you crazy by the time you arrive at your destination. Here are some ideas: Kung Fu Panda was just released and is $15.97 at […]