Happy Father's Day On Sunday, June 15th we honor fathers in the United States. I hit the jackpot having my dad in my life. Our bond began...

May is magical along the Gulf Coast. You may be traveling to New Orleans for the second weekend of Jazz Fest or gearing up for a family...

My barrel of daisies in the garden! We are fortunate in the South to enjoy a long blooming season. Many of you are dodging the rain and...

Strawberries are a part of living on the Gulf Coast Strawberries are a favorite fruit of my hubby and thousands of other coastal...

February is the shortest month of the year, however it is packed with special occasions and things to do. In this edition of The Local...

I have reached the age of an innate appreciation for the gift of another day on the planet. 2025 is my 62nd spin around the moon and the...

On Tuesday, November 5th , United States citizens will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the candidates of their choice. I...

Hello everyone! I am writing to you with a sad heart for my many friends in the states affected by Hurricane Helene. As one of my dear...

August is officially a BIG birthday month in our family. In fact, as I compose this blog I realize it is both my niece and my...

July kicks off with a celebration of Independence in the United States. Family and friends will gather for backyard grilling and...

All you have to do is jump on Interstate 10 and you will see numerous cars with out-of-state plates, filled with families heading east....

The month of May is packed with special days like Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo ! The Gulf Coast is booming with fun things to do with...

The title of today's blog was penned by comedian, Robin Williams. April is national HUMOR month so this tribute to one of my favorite...

Left to Right: Jessica Zoltek, Healthcare Resource Center, Paula Waldo, Lindsey & Waldo CPA, Diane Cashen, Diane Cashen Interiors, Lisa...

Love is the most powerful emotion that we experience as human beings. Traditionally, February is the month that we celebrate our love...

Mobile Museum of Art Perspective was one of my artist mother's favorite words. She taught me that there are many ways to view a subject,...

This year we will experience a shorter than usual Mardi Gras season on the Gulf Coast. It began on January 6th and will end on Fat...

This weekend is the FIRST Sunday of the month and that means FREE admission to the History Museum of Mobile. There are some very...

It is time to "pack" away 2023 and look through the windshield of life at a brand New Year! Folks are out buying champagne, cabbage,...

We are living in a time in humanity where the focus is on accumulation of things. I'd like to ask you to take a moment and name a "thing"...