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My South: Remembering to ‘Be Here Now’
I remembered the mantra that my lovely wife preaches to her students at work and at the community yoga class: “Where are you? Here. What time is it? Now.” In other words, “Be Here Now.” Read more
Feb 13, 2019
9:47 AM
My South: ‘Seeing’ people with kindness in mind
The thing is, no one knows what each of us goes through. Life can be difficult, but that shouldn’t make you invisible. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
2:40 PM
My South: Lucking Out
At lunchtime the other day, I left my office to attend a Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting. The sky was tombstone grey with light mist falling. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
1:59 PM
My South: The only thing that’s constant is change
There’s a wild crabapple tree down by the barn that has never borne fruit, but through the years, it’s become one of our favorite trees. Jilda has kept her eye on it since early November. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
12:38 PM
My South: Charting a new path, beginning with a bench
I’m coming to another intersection in my life, and I need a good thinking place. Read more
Oct 18, 2018
9:06 AM
My South: Revisiting old roads in season of change
I recently drove down a road that I hadn’t traveled in some time. It’s changed. Read more
Sep 19, 2018
12:02 PM
My South: Remembering the first day of school
On the first day of school, all the community kids flocked to the front of our house. It was a wide place in the narrow road and a good place for a bus stop. Read more
Aug 15, 2018
11:53 AM
My South: The value of a good toy box
Under the ancient glider on our screen porch is a plastic tub of toys. We never had children, but we’ve served as baby sitters for working family members through the years. Read more
Jun 25, 2018
11:59 AM
My South: The importance of friendships
My wife Jilda and I have pictures on our fridge. The photos are of three friends we’ve lost in the past year. They each held a special place in our hearts. Read more
May 18, 2018
12:16 PM
My South: Happy Mother’s Day to mama
Looking through Facebook posts of my friends this week, I felt a little envious and sad. It seems every other post is someone’s smiling mother. Read more
Apr 18, 2018
10:52 AM
My South: ‘Procaffeinating’ the morning away
I’m “procaffeinating” this morning. That’s the tendency to put off doing anything until I’ve had coffee. It’s an affliction that began early, and I’ve struggled with it all my life. Read more
Feb 14, 2018
11:06 AM
My South: Reconnecting down by the river
A few weeks ago, I stopped by the forks of the river in Sipsey on the way home. Normally, there are several people there sitting in folding chairs, shooting the bull and watching time pass at the speed of a slow-moving river. Read more
Jan 17, 2018
9:33 AM
My South: An old book and a small stream
I’ve been at a creative low tide since November. Usually, when I get in a slump I simply wait it out. But that tactic wasn’t working this time. So many times in the past when I found myself flailing, I did a mental reset and got back to the basics. Read more
Dec 20, 2017
2:27 PM
My South: Nothing says Christmas like a pig in the yard
What’s pink with jingle bells around its neck and goes hippity-hop through the mud and snow? Read more
Nov 15, 2017
9:23 AM
My South: The writer’s block toolkit
When talking with a friend recently, I mentioned that coming up with fresh ideas for this column was sometimes a struggle. When the muse is on vacay, I use a wacky toolkit to help me get through it. Read more
Oct 19, 2017
10:00 AM
My South: Thank you to all of my mentors
Back in July, Father’s Day got me to thinking about the mentors in my life. My father taught me things that have been vital throughout my life. Read more
Sep 20, 2017
9:35 AM
Beauty sometimes left in storms’ wake
The other day when we walked, the air felt as thick as grits. Halfway up the hill on our return lap, both Jilda and I were huffing. It should have come as no surprise because thunderstorms were moving in. Read more
Mar 22, 2017
2:06 PM
Upcoming Events
See what events are happening in the Trussville area.
Trussville Racquet Club Polar Mixed Doubles Tournament
Teams will be determined by random drawing and players will continue to swap partners as the tournament progresses. Read more
Feb 16, 2019
Inside Out 2019
Inside Out is a discipleship weekend for students in grades 6-12. Read more
Feb 15, 2019
“Cheaper by the Dozen”
7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Feb 15, 2019
Popular Reading Adult Book Club
The discussion is led by director, Holly Flores, and light refreshments are served. Read more
Feb 18, 2019
11:00 AM
Adult Book Club
Each month we will read a selection (fiction or non-fiction) and discuss. Read more
Feb 18, 2019
6:30 PM
Preschoolers at Play
A “free play” for preschool aged children (2 to 5 year olds) that will have multiple stations consisting of various toys. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
10:00 AM
Dudes & Doughnuts
This is a book club for children in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. The event is part book club and part interactive activity. Registration is not required. Read more
Feb 19, 2019
4:00 PM
Understanding Medicare
Trussville Public Library Cahaba Room. Educational seminar about Medicare options. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
1:00 PM
Homeschool PE classes
Participate in activities such as basketball, football, shuffleboard and hiking. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
1:00 PM
Teen College Essay Workshop
Get tips and practice on how to write a winning scholarship and college application essay. Verna Gates, an award-winning journalist, will lead this event. Read more
Feb 23, 2019
