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,...
12 Days of Stickler Christmas
Here are some favorite ideas from Darby Stickler for a Homemade Holiday during the month of December. If you start now, you can cruise into Christmas while...
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...
Meet the Class
The 2011 class of Mobile Bay's Forty Under 40 includes quite a range of professions as well as interests. Here's the list of this year's group, but...