By Joe Hobby I’m not a handyman. I truly wish I was, but it’s just not in my DNA. I can’t make a straight cut on a 2×4 to save my dog’s life. If you give me a hammer and a handful of... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired l... Read more
By Ken Lass It is a breezy, summer, weekday morning in Trussville. I find myself sitting on a black metal bench behind the new Fallen Warriors Memorial in Veterans Park. Sharon and I attende... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For an inspiring example of starting at the bottom and working your way up, look no further than Chancelor (Chance)... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The contribution Ericha Shelton-Nix continues to make to Alabama’s nongame wildlife populations has been recognized... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-the-counter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them. Hard of Hearing Dear... Read more
By Joe Hobby Oh Lord, I can almost smell the estrogen. It’s so powerful that it overpowers the hundreds of bouquets of flowers that parents and grandparents have brought in the auditorium.... Read more
By Ken Lass The alarm on my smart phone awakens me from a deep sleep. For a moment I am disoriented, wondering where I am. Once my senses begin to function properly, I manage to crank open o... Read more