Birmingham Zoo’s groundhog, Jamie “Birmingham” Bill, may have slept through this year’s Groundhog Day, but recent bouts of warm weather have us thinking spring is coming either way. If you’ve been pushing “prune the roses” farther and farther down your to-do list, we don’t blame you. Luckily, it may not be too late for you and your roses. Why You Should Prune Your Roses Let’s start with why you should prune in the first place....
Admired for her timeless elegance and strength in the face of adversity, Jackie Kennedy is just as much an icon today as she as when she captured our hearts as First Lady. As one of the most photographed women in the world, Kennedy always managed to look flawless. From her perfectly coiffed hair to her flawless fashion choices, it’s no wonder she remains synonymous with classic beauty. And while the decades have laid bare a number of her style and beauty secrets, people have always wondered how she managed to achieve her glowing complexion....
From Broadway’s glimmering lights in New York City to Nashville, the show—sadly—will not go on. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to screech businesses, restaurants, events, museums, and beyond, to a halt, Jennifer Garner has a message to student performers, athletes, musicians, and the like: Show her what you’ve got. “To the Elsas and Matildas; to the Willy Lomans and Romeos. Not to mention the flautists, the pianists, the gymnasts, the shot-putter....
Jon Batiste, award-winning musician and band leader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joins host Sid Evans to talk about his work on the animated film Soul, his friendships with Stevie Wonder and Mavis Staples, and growing up in Kenner, Louisiana. Plus, how his faith drives his creativity, and the meaning behind his new album We Are. Get to Know Jon Batiste By the time he was 20, Jon’s piano talents had him touring Spain, Paris, and South Africa....
Even with more than five decades of marriage under their belts, Terry and Nick Saban might as well be newlyweds. Take, for instance, the moment they saw each other after Alabama’s Iron Bowl victory over Auburn Sunday. Video footage shows Miss Terry cheering and jumping up and down for the Crimson Tide coach after his team cinched the win in four overtimes. Nick’s eyes appear to light up when he sees her, and they share an emotional hug....
There are so many things we admire about country singer Martina McBride. There’s her incredible voice, of course. But we’re also deeply moved by her Team Music Is Love global charity initiative to make the world a better place through music and other philanthropic efforts. It also goes without saying that we can’t get enough of the cooking ace’s delectable recipes, whether it’s her chocolate cake or green beans with goat cheese....
Watching Osa Atoe at the potter’s wheel in her breezy coastal studio, throwing clay to make delicate forms into stunning works of art, it’s hard to imagine her former life as a musician in punk bands. But Atoe credits her edgier brand of artistry for her success. “My philosophy as a punk performer was that it’s okay to make things that aren’t perfect,” she says. “It was less about technique, and I think having that background helped me live in the moment with pottery, rather than focusing on creating objects that were pretty....
Next month, Mike Wimmer will not only finish high school as valedictorian of his class, the 12-year-old from Salisbury, North Carolina, will also graduate from college with a 4.0 GPA. “I went through all of the grades in school at a faster pace,” Mike explained to WCNC. “I’m like a sponge, I take in knowledge very fast.” You can say that again. The self-taught robotics whiz and longtime MENSA member has been dabbling in computer programming since he was just five years old....
It’s your house, so you should be able to paint it however you like. Right? Technically, yes, but not if you’re planning to sell it. You might recall Zillow’s 2018 Paint Color Analysis from last year, which revealed how the right colors can have a significant impact on a home’s sale price. Most media coverage focused on the shocking discovery that homes with black or charcoal gray front doors sell for $6,271 more than expected....
Is this the winter of your discontent? Grumpy knows how to make you happy. Plant a paper bush. Not only will you win instant recognition as a gardener to be reckoned with, but you will also enjoy a carefree shrub that brightens winter with months of fragrant blooms. Read on to learn how to plant and care for this winter garden star. About Paper Bush Native to China, paper bush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) gets its name from its bark, which is used in Asia to make high-quality paper....
Have a seat, Fido. Step aside, Furball. A challenger to your posts as the South’s favorite pets is quickly moving up in the pecking order. For while dogs may fetch and cats may hunt, this critter boasts a talent neither can match: It lays delicious eggs. Yes, the once-humble chicken is conquering new territory from Texas and Oklahoma to the Carolinas and Virginia. No longer relegated to the farm, backyard chickens are now the rage in cities and burbs, including areas so tony the butlers have servants....
As the coronavirus crisis continues, we’re doing two things: Staying home to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, and looking for as many sources of joy as we can from the comfort of the couch. One such beacon of light, and, well, color? Flowers. The world may be on pause, but it lifts our spirits to see that nature always perseveres. If we don’t have our own yard, even when viewed through our screens, beautiful blooms give us a much appreciated dose of tranquility....
Despite all the good things about senior dogs—they are often already potty trained, well-behaved, and adjusted to life in a home—they often get overlooked in favor of younger pups. In fact, senior dogs have a 25 percent adoption rate compared to the 60 percent adoption rate of younger dogs. That’s why, in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, raw pet food brand Stella & Chewy’s is offering adoption fee reimbursement for senior pets (age 5+) rescued from any animal shelter across the U....
Today, in boggle-your-brain trivia, we learned that Waco, Texas, native Steve Martin is a GRAMMY-winning artist for the Best Bluegrass Album for his debut album, The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo. The album featured guest appearances from musical greats like Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Tim O’Brien, Earl Scruggs, and others. This fun piece of information bubbled up onto our radars thanks to our friends over at country music website, Wide Open Country, and it’s safe to say we’ll never look at the comedian/actor/screenwriter in the same way again....
Summer is here and hummingbird-watching is in full swing. The beautiful creatures are oh-so-riveting to watch, and as we all spend more time at home during the coronavirus outbreak, it’s no surprise that many of us are looking to up our bird feeder game. (Or, you know, take on bird-feeding as a verifiable hobby during all the downtime.) That’s why we were oohing and ahhing over this $28 geometric window feeder from SweetFeeders on Etsy....
Ferns are great problem solvers for shade. They offer strikingly handsome foliage, a wide variety of sizes and textures, and critters mostly leave them alone. Out of all the different kinds I see at garden centers, though, there’s one I would recommend first to someone just starting out. Autumn fern. Native to Asia, autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) gets its name from the way its foliage transforms spring into fall. Newly unfurled fronds shimmer orange, copper, bronze, and pink before turning deep green in summer....
It’s a magical word that seems to lift the spirits of all who hear it – tacos. They’re crunchy on the outside and overflowing with delicious Mexican flavor on the inside. We all have our favorite taco recipe on hold for the nights when life has become a little overwhelming and dinner needs to be fast and tasty. After all, tacos are one of the few dishes that please everyone in the family....
“Barriers need to be broken,” says Rev. Carol Burnett. “And breaking them is hard work.” She knows from personal experience: In the 1980s, Burnett was among the first women ordained as United Methodist ministers in Mississippi. Today, she helps low-income women, most of them single mothers, find their places in the male-dominated construction field. She serves as the executive director of Moore Community House in Biloxi, Mississippi, an organization that provides women with training to land those lucrative jobs....
The timing of putting up a Christmas tree has long been the subject of spirited holiday debate, and everyone’s family has their own unique tradition. There are those among us who are avid believers in “no Christmas before Thanksgiving,” where nary a carol or twinkle light can be found until the last of the stuffing has been stored. Then there’s team “mix and match,” where Santa’s likeness can be found just around the corner from handprint turkey art....
They’re usually located somewhere in the industrial district of your city, hidden between warehouses and bathroom fixture showrooms. Maybe you’ve seen their signs and wondered what a restaurant supply store might contain—or thought, can I, a civilian, go inside? Perhaps the commercial deep fryers and three-compartment sinks advertised in the window put you off, as surely there’s nothing for the home cook in there. But that’s not strictly true. Not unlike Costco or Sam’s, restaurant supply stores offer discounts on kitchen items in bulk, but they also sell restaurant-grade (i....
