Tag: Art + Entertainment
The Mulligan Brothers
“When I die, my momma gets my soul.” Words so simple and sweet, not even the snarkiest critic could disagree. It’s with words like these that...
All Along the Waterfront
The dunes of Fort Morgan and the gentle waves of the Gulf waters are natural muses for artist Claudia Hodges. Most of her colorful acrylics depict water-related subjects, ...
Touched by Art
Ricky Trione wears an apron with the inspirational verse, “Walk by faith, not by sight.” The same applies to his painting. Trione is blind. However, ...
A Portfolio of Recollections
Judy Aronson always wanted to be an artist. She majored in art education at New York’s Skidmore College in the ’60s. But one difficult temporary job (replacing a New...
Down-home Hibachi
Almost every Sunday night, Susan and Kevin Carley and their offspring are liable to break out razor-sharp knives, and a rather raucous racket is likely to...
Space Upgrade
Tip 1
Embrace the POW! “This client has wonderful taste and is not afraid of color, ” Rogers says. “She was simply thrilled when I specified the orange leather ottoman....
Roots Run Deep
Like finely crafted old furniture or antique hand-painted china, heirloom plant varieties carry with them a sense of history and wonder about who cared for and enjoyed them before....
The Big Cheese
Sometimes, nothing beats a good old-fashioned grilled cheese. The classic combination of two slices of bread and a hunk of cheese boasts notable powers, such as curing the common...
Return to Glory
On any walk along the streets of the city, Mobilians and visitors alike can’t help but admire from afar the exterior architecture, decor and landscape of our historic homes....
Fallen Doves
Many years ago, when I first told my mother about my historical research on prostitution in Mobile, she responded: “Did you know that our home was...
