Arts + Culture

From Camera to Canvas

The beauty of landscapes and memories documented in acrylics Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Provided by Pat Modica No trip to downtown Madison is complete without a stop into Blue Apple Books, where owner Robin Gladden seems to know just about everyone and every story connected to the community. Tucked among the shelves are pieces of local history, conversations waiting to happen, and occasionally, unexpected treasures. During one particular visit, a vibrant painting of an old...

Life + Culture

Alabama The Beautiful

A photographic look at some of our state's natural wonders Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Songer Alabama's natural world is one of vibrant colors and wonder. Renowned photographer Joe Songer is a longtime Alabama photojournalist best known for his work with  The Birmingham News , Al.com, and the Alabama Media Group. Over decades behind the camera, Songer has documented the state’s defining moments — from college football triumphs and tornado devastation to civil rights...

Beauty

Protect Your Glow

Tips on maintaining healthy skin in the summer sun Article by Jessica Holmes Your skin remembers every sunburn, skipped SPF day, and dehydrated beach afternoon. Small daily habits like sunscreen, hydration, protective clothing, and regular skin checks add up to healthier, stronger skin long-term. Southeastern Skin Cancer and Dermatology gives tips to help you maintain your glow, prevent premature aging, and reduce future skin damage risk while enjoying the summer sun!   1. SPF every...

Travel

The Call Of The Wild

Article by Bruce Martin The wind was howling. Darkness was descending rapidly, as was the temperature. 24 degrees and rain. The worst possible conditions in the mountains. I‘d take snow any day. You can just brush it off, no harm, no foul. But freezing rain is a real problem, leaving a growing layer of ice on everything, and increasing the likelihood of hypothermia exponentially. It was an 8-mile day and I had three out of twelve men still out on the trail with my “sweeper”, whose sole job was...