Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Festival For Southern Makers by Mary Dawson

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Mary Dawson

If you find yourself in Alabama this May, I suggest you find time to make a trip to Montgomery for the Southern Makers Festival. Scheduled for May 2-3 in downtown Montgomery, Southern Makers is an annual two-day event that celebrates … Continue reading →

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GOOD BRIDGES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mary Prater

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.—The Dalai Lama   They were making a joyful noise that no one outside their building really noticed — that is until a local group of Muslims bought a piece of property … Continue reading →

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The Striped Pig Distillery by Tom Lawrence

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Tom Lawrence

There is an old and familiar smell wafting through the winter breezes all across the South, the distinctive aroma of grain cooking in copper kettles. I remember well the first time I noticed this unique odor; I was ten years … Continue reading →

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