Septembers Gone
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in OffTheBeatenPath
Had she not gone to be with the Lord three years ago, she’d have turned 98 last month. In some ways, the years since my Granny’s death seem long, the void created by her passing more and more apparent each year. But in other ways, the years since, filled with the joy of growing children […]
Louisiana’s Cajun Country
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in Travel
Story by Andrea Gross | Photos by Irv Green (Editor’s Note: Lafayette is recovering from recent floodings. Assistance can be provided through a number of agencies, including the American Red Cross, www.redcross.org, and Louisanna Flood Recovery, http://lafloodrecovery.org/.) Challenging the Queen of England isn’t a job for the average attorney, yet Warren Perrin speaks of it casually, […]
Solve this History Mystery
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in History Mystery
Three Montgomery-area photographers have shared their decades-long collections with the Alabama Department of Archives and History. The task before us now is to identify everyone we can in those photographs, and you can help. If you recognize anyone in these, or previous photos (available at www.primemontgomery.com or www.archives.alabama.gov), contact Meredith McDonough, 334-353-5442 (meredith.mcdonough@archives.alabama.gov), or e-mail […]
Robin “Boy Wonder” turns Canine Crusader
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in Tinseltown Talks
There was a time when Burt Ward would leap dramatically across our TV screens in green shorts, beige tights, and a gold cape masquerading weekly as ‘Robin, the Boy Wonder,’ one-half of the crime fighting Dynamic Duo in the popular television show “Batman,” which first aired 50 years ago this year. Today, you’ll find Burt […]
How much is enough?
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in MoneyWise
“Financial planning is the process of using limited resources to meet one’s needs and reach one’s goals.” One of the best questions to ask yourself when considering a financial decision is, “How much is enough?” The question implies that, for any financial choice, a line exists. On one side of the line is territory labelled “insufficiency” […]
My Father’s Alzheimer’s
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in Features, Health
By William McDonald I comb his hair and ask, “Feel like going for a walk?” He smiles, points at his feet. I get his shoes. Slip-Ons these days. Easier for both of us to manage. It is 20 feet from his front steps to the sidewalk that runs up and down the street where he […]
Cancer Risk & Genetic Testing
Posted on October 2, 2016 by bob in In Every Life
As a component of routine assessments, healthcare providers ask about your three-generation family history of various types of cancers. An individual may be at higher risk for some cancers if that individual received one or more particular genes from family members. Research on the human genome, genetic sequencing/mapping/biomarkers, and changes in gene patent laws have […]
8 Things You Pay Too Much For
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in Features, Financial
1. Checks Most people run low on checks and automatically reorder them from their bank. The problem is, you’re probably paying more than you should be. Banks often charge about $20 (including shipping) for a box of basic checks, but you can get them way cheaper elsewhere, says Karen Hoxmeier, founder of Mybargainbuddy.com. Checkadvantage.com & […]
Quartet of Popcorn Treats
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in A Gracious Plenty
Next time you reach for a snack, go for a great-tasting option that delivers both flavor and nutrition. Sensible snacks can be surprisingly delicious when you choose ingredients wisely. One pop-ular choice: popcorn. Ideal for between-meal snacking since it satisfies but doesn’t spoil the appetite, popcorn is also the perfect addition to treats such as […]
Resolve
Posted on September 1, 2016 by bob in OffTheBeatenPath
The shrimp landed softly near the edge of the wide, illumined circle formed by the dock lights. It skittered across the surface, legs sending a thousand pulses through the water, unaware that below, a long shadow was slowly rising to investigate. The shrimp stopped momentarily and in that instant, both shadow and shrimp disappeared with […]
