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Tag: December 2011

The Gift of the Arts

It was Dec. 21, 1965, only four days before Christmas closed the city for a day of much-needed holiday cheer. At 8:15 p.m., the curtain...

Small-Town Joy

For Congressman Jo Bonner and his wife, Janée, it takes a village — literally — to decorate for the holidays. The annual project of erecting what...

Ask McGehee: How has Santa Claus visited Mobile in the past?

Throughout the 19th century Santa developed from the Dutch tradition of a “jolly old elf” to the robust, bearded man described by political cartoonist Thomas Nast. And,...

Neighborly Cheer

At Christmastime, the women of Winford Estates devote an entire day to partying. Every year, nearly 20 neighbors from the West Mobile subdivision get together during...

Yuletide Nights

Living on the Gulf Coast, we cannot always depend on the cool nip of autumn to signal the approach of the holidays. Instead, we take our...

Homemade Holiday at the Beach

At the Stickler house, Christmas is always about celebrating family-style.  Mom Darby, the creative blogger behind the popular “Fly Through Our Window, ” makes every attempt...

Mobile Bay’s 2011 Class of Forty Under 40

Patrick W. Bussey III, 34 President, Bussey Capital Management LLC Education B.S. in Finance, University of Alabama Spouse Amanda Ellis Bussey Children Finn, 2 Hobbies I enjoy spending time with family, saltwater fishing, personal...

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