During quarantine, it seemed that
families were outdoors exercising
together more and generally paying
more attention to healthy habits. As we all found
more time for cooking at home, perhaps some of
us rediscovered or refocused on wholesome eating
habits as well. (Not counting those “quarantine
Oreos,” of course!) One thing I think we can all
agree on is that eating locally grown organic foods
is a step toward cleaner eating for our families.
This month, I had the chance to catch up
with one Pelham family whose pursuit of health
and wellness led them to cultivate a family farm
on a mountaintop near Oak Mountain. There, I
and raising chickens—but also about how small
steps toward wellness can be transformative.
Read “Life on the Mountain,” (p.26) to be
4 Bham Family July 2020
soaps, cheese, and eggs.
Other moving stories include how individuals
have stepped up during this pandemic to
how one Homewood muralist turned his art into
a fundraiser in “Signs of the Times” (p.8). And
learn about two area high school students who
used their computer science skills to manufacture
innovative PPE for hospital workers (“Kids Who
Shine” p. 30). The ingenuity and kindness of our
city’s residents never cease to amaze me. Have an
inspiring story to share? Let’s talk!
Jeana Durst
Content Director and Mom
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