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Contents
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Features
20 10 On the Field with Steve Marlowe 16 Lighting Up the Lake 20 Homemade Focaccia Bread 28 The Cemeteries of Talladega County
Between The Lines............................................................................ 6 Hook, Line & Sinker.......................................................................... 8
Lakeside Flora & Fauna................................................................. 32 Calendar Of Events....................................................................... 40 Lakeside Chats with Cherith........................................................50
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Covering life along Logan Martin Lake since 1994 PUBLISHERS Blucher Ehringhaus John Fry EDITOR Buddy Roberts LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Tucker Webb GRAPHIC DESIGN Darla Allen PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Badgwell
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ON THE COVER: Talladega County resident and SEC official Steve Marlowe. Photo provided by Steve Marlowe. 4 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
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BETWEEN
THE LINES An evening with
Jefferson Starship
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here’s nothing like hearing something live,” Cathy Richardson said. “You have to be in the room.” Cathy is lead vocalist for Jefferson Starship, and we were discussing the celebrated band’s October 6 performance at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. It’s the group’s first concert in the lakeside area since Cathy joined it almost two decades ago. If you’d like to be in the room when they’re here, you can order tickets at oxfordpac.org. “What can the audience expect at the show?” I asked. “Well, it’s being billed as An Evening with Jefferson Starship, so we’re the only band on the show, which will allow us to play the greatest hits of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship,” Cathy said. “You’ll also get to hear our new song, ‘Jetpack,’ which was just released a few weeks ago, and we’ll probably play some deeper cuts since we’ll have the whole night to ourselves.” Jude Gold, the band’s lead guitarist, co-wrote “Jetpack” with Cathy, who describes the song as “an up-tempo rocker. We recorded it in Sausalito at the old Record Plant, where many of the classic Jefferson Starship albums were recorded. It’s a new song with a very big nod to legacy, and audiences are really responding to it.” Legacy, she adds, is important to all the band’s current members, which include original member David Freiberg on vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboard. Jefferson Starship was founded in 1974 by former Jefferson Airplane members Grace Slick and Paul Kantner, and former Airplane frontman Marty Balin joined Starship a year later. Cathy is pleased that she has worked with those three storied musicians since joining the band in 2008. “Paul played with the band for 8 years, Marty came in and out, and Grace returned to co-write a song on the last record, which was one of those ‘pinch me – I’m dreaming’ moments.” “I remember David Crosby referring to her as the Queen of Rock.” “That’s Grace Slick. She’s all the character you think she’d be, and she has been so extremely sweet to me. She’s made it clear that she doesn’t want anybody but me standing in for her.” And Cathy has the voice to do it. Starting as a singer-songwriter in Chicago, she formed her own band, recorded six albums, and was cast in the original off-Broadway run of the musical, Love, Janis, which depicted the life of rocker Janis Joplin. That took her to San Francisco, where she crossed paths with Big Brother & the Holding
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Company, who invited Cathy to sing Joplin’s vocal on their tour. “It was amazing. They sounded exactly liked they used to when Janis was with them.” That led to her joining the revived Jefferson Starship. “What accounts for the band’s enduring popularity?” I asked. “100 percent, it’s the songs,” she replied immediately. “A great song is a great song, regardless of the era, and there are so many great songs in our canon. It’s one of the greatest in rock history, full of hits and deep cuts. Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship are three separate bands with a lot of the same people in them, and the bands have changed with the times.” “Who is in your audiences these days?” “We definitely see older folks, who come to hear the music of their youth, but we also see a long of kids – teenagers who are into rock and roll and are thrilled to get to hear this music live. And it’s a thrill to us to give to them as authentically as we can.” If you can’t be in the room when Jefferson Starship plays in Oxford, you can hear the group’s latest album (“Mother of the Sun”) and “Jetpack” at the streaming service of your preference.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jefferson Starship has eight gold and platinum albums, 20 hit singles, and more than a billion combined streams. The current lineup includes, from left, Donny Baldwin, Jude Gold, David Freiberg, Cathy Richardson, and Chris Smith.
Hook, Line & Sinker
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of one of the most vital parts of the ecosystem during October
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had are the most crucial baitfish on the Coosa River. Marked by their streamline appearance and fast-moving pace, they are absolutely essential for the ecosystem. Shad are in high abundance on the Coosa, and, for the most part, all gamefish eat shad. The two primary species are threadfin and gizzard shad. Threadfin are by far the most prevalent. During October,
threadfin will often hold tight to the water surface due to changing water conditions. The
fall turnover and mixing of cooler water will often cause these small fish to congregate at the surface. These small groups can easily be seen with the naked eye, as they seemingly glisten and sparkle on the water surface. With shad high in the water column, gamefish will follow pursuit. Often described by the phrase “busting,” spotted bass, largemouth bass, and stripers will attack these small baitfish at the water’s surface. Seeing a school of bass blowing up on shad can be very exciting. My top lures for these busting gamefish will be a white fluke, popping cork, and a Spook. The gizzard shad, known for their large size and slow movement, is another great food source for gamefish. A big largemouth bass or saltwater striper will never turn down a big gizzard shad. Not as common as the threadfin on the Coosa, the gizzard is still most certainly vital for gamefish. I like to use live gizzard shad as bait, targeting
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freshwater springs and areas with high current flow. You can also toss around a big gizzard shad glide bait around any visible structure. This is a technique where you typically don’t get many bites, but when you do, they’ll be very high quality. My pick for imitating a big gizzard shad is a slow sinking Bull Shad Swimbait. Happy fishing. Tight Lines & Strong Hooksets,
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Making the call
Stephen Marlow’s journey to the college football national championship Written by LOYD MCINTOSH Photo provided by STEVE MARLOWE
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n Monday, January 20, 2025, Ohio State and Notre Dame met in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. More than 77,000 college football fans packed the stadium, with around 22 million switching on television, to see the Buckeyes battle the Fighting Irish for the sport’s ultimate prize - a national championship. In the early going, the teams were evenly matched, playing a clean game with minimal mistakes, and were tied 7-7 as the first quarter ended. At the 14:06 mark of the second quarter, it finally happened—whistles blew and yellow hankies hit the turf. The game’s first penalty. Notre Dame wide receiver Beaux Collins moved before the snap. The referee, in his white hat, zebra shirt, and headset, faces the crowd, turns the power switch, and explains the penalty: “False start, number 5, offense, five-yard penalty…”
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The man calling the penalty is Steve Marlowe, a long-time Sylacauga resident and one of the most well-respected officials in college football. With two decades of experience under his belt—12 in the SEC—the game was Marlowe’s first national championship, the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to his craft. “You dream of working the national championship, but then, in a way, you never dream it’s going to happen,” said Marlowe during a phone conversation in mid-September. “It was an unbelievable experience.” Marlowe had worked toward this moment for 20 years, since his first college football game in 2007: a 41-13 win for BirminghamSouthern over Mississippi College in the school’s first game since football was dropped in 1939. Since that first game on the NCAA Division III level, Marlowe earned his stripes calling college football all over the Southeast and beyond. He spent a few years in the Ohio Valley Conference before making it to the SEC in 2016. By 2019, he was a referee with his own crew. Other big games followed: the thrilling 2024 SEC Championship
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“I have an opportunity, especially in the interscholastic arena and with high school and junior high, for kids to have a fair contest and to learn the principles of fair play.”
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in which Georgia beat Texas 22-19 in overtime, and the Penn State 21-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. A few days later, the call came: Marlowe and his staff would call the 2025 Natty. “The crew did a really nice job in the playoffs, and the way things lined up, we were in line to work the game,” said Marlowe. As you could imagine, there was a wee bit of pomp and circumstance before the game. Despite the craziness surrounding the national championship, Marlowe said once the fanfare settled down, it all boiled down to the basics—calling them as he saw them. “When the game finally started, it was just football. It was just a game and not just a game at the same time,” explained Marlowe. “You were back in a normal routine, a normal comfort zone, something that you had done every other Saturday in the fall, which is just officiating a football game. “The field is the same distance and the same width; there are two teams, everything is the same,” he adds. “Once you got past all of this stuff leading up to kickoff, you can settle in and just work a game, like you had 12 or 13 times earlier in the year.” Stephen Marlowe grew up in the Chalkville community in Jefferson County and graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1987. While he played sports like any red-blooded kid from Alabama, he was always fascinated by officiating, specifically recalling the classic IBM You Make The Call segments that were part of NFL broadcasts in the 1980s and early 1990s. “That was always
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interesting,” said Marlowe. “It just kind of intrigued me.” He was a teenager when a teacher at Chalkville Elementary School, Jim Smith, approached Marlowe with an intriguing parttime job. He needed umpires for the softball program in Center Point, then an unincorporated community near Huffman and Erwin High Schools. “He asked me if I’d be willing to do it, and I was like, ‘Well, sure. I’ll do it,’” said Marlowe. “So my officiating career began as an umpire for girls’ fastpitch softball.” That was Marlowe’s first taste of officiating. He continued that pursuit in college, calling intramural sports at the University of Alabama and football at the high school level starting in 1991, way back during the George H. W. Bush administration. Eventually, Marlowe found his way into college officiating, and in his 21st season in the black and white, Marlowe remains a professional through and through. While he’s seen a lot of changes and gotten to know plenty of the big names in college football, he maintains a sense of discretion and decorum that frustrates those on the prowl for juicy gossip but has made him one of the most in-demand and trustworthy officials in college football. In other words, he’s not going to spill the tea on any coach or athlete he’s encountered during his career. At the end of the day, Marlowe believes officiating sports is an important calling that, despite the criticism, is vital to fair play and sportsmanship. “There’s not a lot I can share because I’m still active on the field,” says Marlowe. “No pun intended, it’s kind of out of bounds for me. “I have an opportunity, especially in the interscholastic arena and with high school and junior high, for kids to have a fair contest and to learn the principles of fair play,” he adds. “There’s a lot of reward that comes with that.” 14 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
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LIGHTING THE WAY on Logan Martin Lake
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Written by KRISTI SELLERS Photos provided by the LMLPA
or those who call Logan Martin Lake home or simply spend their weekends on the water, the lake is a place for boating, fishing, relaxation, and time with family and friends. But beneath its familiar surface are hazards that can be difficult for boaters to see, especially after the sun goes down. The Logan Martin Lake Protection Association (LMLPA) has spent the past several years working to make those hazards easier to avoid. In July, the organization installed its 100th solar-lighted buoy, reaching a goal it set when the safety initiative was launched in 2019. The work hasn’t stopped there. The
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association has now installed 103 buoys, with additional locations around Logan Martin still needing markers. “The buoy program has been an ongoing safety project since 2019. At the time there were very few buoys on the lake and none of them had lighting to alert boaters of hazards at night,” said LMLPA president Neal Stephenson. Those hazards aren’t always obvious from above the water. Old roadbeds, rocks, and shallow points can extend into areas traveled by boats while remaining hidden beneath the surface. “Each one of these can damage a person’s boat or the people on the boat,” Stephenson said. The LMLPA responded by raising money to place solarlighted buoys at hazardous locations throughout the lake. The project is supported through association memberships, donations, grants and cooperative efforts such as Boo
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Bash on Logan Martin Lake. A team of LMLPA members works together as the organization’s buoy boat team to help carry out the program. For boaters, the lights provide an important additional layer of protection when visibility is limited. “The solar lighted buoys provide critical safety information for boaters, especially in low light or nighttime conditions. By avoiding the area around a hazard buoy the boater greatly reduces the risk of hitting an underwater obstruction that could cause serious damage,” Stephenson said. The buoy project is one part of LMLPA’s larger mission to protect Logan Martin and the people who enjoy it. Each spring, the organization partners with Alabama Power for its annual Renew Our Rivers lake cleanup, an effort that removes tons of litter and debris from the lake. LMLPA also monitors water quality at multiple locations and submits its findings to Alabama Water Watch. The association keeps watch over projects that could affect Logan Martin, including the Choccolocco Creek PCB cleanup, while advocating for transparency and communication about issues involving the lake. This year, the LMLPA began another boating safety initiative: marking bridges with high-visibility warning signs. Its work extends to the next generation of lake lovers as well. Through a wetlands education project at Lakeside Park in Pell City and an annual Frog/Turtle Night for children, the LMLPA gives young people opportunities to learn more about the environment around them. There is also plenty of room for fun and fellowship. Boo Bash 2026 is planned for Oct. 3, followed by an Alabama 650 watch party Oct. 4. The organization also hosts three member socials throughout the year. Reaching the 100-buoy milestone represents years of fundraising, planning and hands-on work by people who care about Logan Martin Lake. And with more locations still waiting to be marked, those glowing lights will continue appearing across the water. For boaters navigating the lake after sunset, each one serves as a simple but important reminder: someone has taken the time to help make the journey home a little safer. More information about the LMLPA, membership, programs and opportunities to donate can be found at lmlpa.org. 18 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
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Autumn is the perfect season for
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aking is science. I tell my kid this all the time. As a little scientist, he is fascinated with seeing science in action. He also loves bread and baked goods, so he’s doubly interested in my baking pursuits. As a homeschool mom, I’m forever looking for ways to keep him engaged while we’re working. Right now, baking is our favorite chemistry experiment. It combines, among other things, the mixing of proper ratios, the use of precise measurements, an understanding of molecular structure (especially proteins), the forming of molecular bonds, and the effects of temperature, time, and mechanical action on those bonds. Then, in the end, we get something delicious to eat. Not everyone is a scientist, though, and not everyone has the time, patience, or desire to bake bread at home. I used 20 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
to bake sourdough and, while delicious, it was a lot of work. Now I have kids, a full-time job, a couple of side hustles, a homeschool kid, 10 acres of property, 18 chickens, and a huge food garden. I simply do not have the mental bandwidth to keep a sourdough starter alive and happy, or spend upwards of two days working on a loaf of bread. But I still love baking (and eating) bread. Last winter, I began looking for a type of bread I could bake in a few hours, at home, with staple ingredients. No overnight proofing, no fridge pets, no hassle. Bonus points if it was straightforward enough for my kid to follow the process, too. Thankfully, I found focaccia bread. Talk about easy! It’s five ingredients, and one of those is water. It takes about four hours from start to finish, and it’s endlessly customizable. There’s no painstaking texture-testing to make sure you kneaded enough. No specialized tools. No ingredients that have to be ordered online. Just some basic science and a few quality ingredients.
method is plenty to give the bread its traditional and soughtafter airy texture. The crust is both crispy, thanks to the crunchy tops of the large trapped gas bubbles, and slightly chewy, due to the higher water ratio than other breads (and all the olive oil it’s made and baked with). My son and I make this bread at least twice a week. It’s a perfect sandwich bread when sliced horizontally (equally separating the top and bottom crusts), and it also makes excellent garlic bread and homemade croutons.
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• Tip: Use flour with at least 11 percent protein. King Arthur brand is my favorite. • I also suggest investing in a scale to weigh ingredients. It’s much more precise. For example: 12 grams of flaky sea salt is equivalent to 12 grams of fine table salt by weight, but they are NOT the same if you put them in a measuring spoon. The flaky salt has more space between each flake, making it take up more space. You’ll end up with too little salt, and in the bread world, that’s a criminal offense.
INGREDIENTS: 8 grams active dry yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 512 grams all-purpose flour 12 grams flaky sea salt Around ½ cup olive oil Optional: Chopped rosemary, sliced onion, sliced garlic, sliced peppers, or other herbs and vegetables to top the bread
DIRECTIONS: Stir yeast into water and let it sit for about 15 minutes. The mixture will get a bit foamy as the yeast blooms (or activates), and you will be able to smell it. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour the yeast and water mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until they form a sticky dough ball. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and leave it on the counter to rise. Every 30 minutes or so, “stretch and fold” the dough. It will have increased in size significantly while sitting on the counter. Pour a little olive oil down the insides of the bowl to help release it from the dough, then run your fingers around under the edges of the dough ball to further un-stick it. Lift the edge of the dough straight up, stretching it out, and fold it over on top of itself in the middle of the bowl. You’ll be able to feel (and smell) the bubbles in the dough bursting, releasing the gases formed by the fermenting yeast. Continue this for 2-4 hours. • Tip: wet your fingers with a little water to keep the dough from sticking to your hands. OCTOBER 2026 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • 23
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• Tip: Fresh garlic has a tendency to burn before the bread is ready to come out of the oven. Remedy this by pushing the garlic pieces down into the dimples on the bread, with each garlic sliver in its own little pool of olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let the loaf cool before cutting it. Cutting while it’s too warm can make it gummy. Rachel Webb resides with her husband and two children on her family’s multi-generational farm in Talladega County.
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• The dough will be very sticky to start with, but as the proteins realign themselves into gluten strands, it’ll get more stretchy and much less sticky. • I never can keep up with how many times I’ve stretched and folded, or how long it’s been since the last stretch. Thankfully, this dough is very forgiving. The more times you push gases out of the dough and make the yeast produce more gas, the more flavor the bread ends up with. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle it with a good bit of olive oil. The dough is going to stick to any paper that isn’t oiled, so get everything very oily. Place the dough ball on the baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Drizzle the top of the dough with more olive oil and gently stretch it to fill more of the pan. It doesn’t need to go all the way into the corners. Use your fingers to dimple the top of the dough. Sprinkle a bit of flaky sea salt over the top. • Optional: Scatter chopped rosemary, sliced onion, sliced garlic, peppers, or other herbs and vegetables on top of the dough.
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Suddenly Susan
The Cemeteries OF TALLADEGA COUNTY
Written by SUSAN COOK
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My ghost made its daring appearance in the bright bold daylight of a cloudless summer afternoon.
saw a ghost in a cemetery once. At least, I think I did. The spirit wore a sheer white mist of a gown that wrapped itself around a tall weathered gravestone and then... vanished.
While I don’t typically make a habit of walking through cemeteries, the time or two I’ve found myself meandering among the gravestones has been an oddly soothing experience. Maybe it’s the air, heavy with the weight of time and buried secrets. A cemetery is one of the rare places on earth where past and present intertwine like a climbing vine,
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where the whispers of the dead mingle with the whispers of the living. The headstones tell a brief story of these strangers’ lives. Beginnings and endings, connected by that all-important dash in the middle—a lifespan etched into a crumbling stone. Each monument has its tale to tell. Perhaps there’s a tragic
love story here or a life cut short by sickness or war. But it’s the forgotten graves, the ones obscured by time and encroaching nature, that hold the most intrigue. Here lie the remains of those who’ve been left behind by the march of progress, their stories slowly and silently erased from the collective memory.
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If I linger too long among the tombstones, I feel the wavering fear of my own eventual mortality, and I go a little cold in the toes. The veil that separates us from the other side grows thin, and maybe my eyes play tricks on me. While
I don’t know if I truly saw a ghost that day or even if I believe the spirits of the dead sometimes glide among us, I’m never more alive than when I feel the tingling wonder of life’s strange beauty and mysteries—the wonder of the unknown.
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Lakeside Flora & Fauna
The resplendent and signature gold of
GINKGO LEAVES Written and photographed by DR. SARAH ELIZABETH MOREMAN
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t was Monday, September 23, 2023, and I still did not know the name of these glorious trees, these leaves of such signifying gold, until I walked alongside my new supervisor, Kimberly Marie Burnett, director of advancement services at Birmingham-Southern College. I listened to her cheerful narrative as she pointed out the two legacy-planted giants, the female and male ginkgo trees standing proudly between Stockham and Munger Memorial Halls. These twin dioecious trees were a memorial gift honoring Frances Sensabaugh Real, Class of 1955, who passed away two years after graduation. When Kimberly described the distinct, pungent smell of the seedbearing Ginkgo biloba after it drops its berries, resembling cherries but glowing in a sunburst of orangeyellow, I found myself entranced by how almost animalistic these trees seemed, as if they eat and then release eye-watering aromas that make a passerby think, politely, of nature calls. It was then I realized the male ginkgo is the pollen-producing one,
whereas the female bears the fruit, an understanding that helped me finally distinguish the two as I walked past them each day from Stockham to Munger, carrying the letters of acknowledgement for President Daniel B. Coleman to sign. Gazing upon that iconic shade of glorious gold, I remembered the single ginkgo tree on the street where I
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grew up, how its dazzling brilliance mesmerized me year after year, and how startlingly crushed I felt when its golden leaves dropped all at once, blanketing the grass like a Christmas tree skirt around the trunk, the tree suddenly naked, as if baring its heart of wood. Second Avenue North in downtown Birmingham is also framed with ginkgo
trees, and every year that I live downtown, I find myself taking pictures of them, capturing the essence of their beauty that pleases me to no end. When their leaves drop, blanketing the sidewalks and the street, I feel a sense of grief, as if I am being called to pay closer attention, as if the falling leaves are testing me to recognize what remains after something beautiful has let go. Letting go is a trial. How we endure through a trial reveals our character. I could not help but ponder the Scriptural verses about trials and how our hearts are tested for faithfulness and for wisdom in how we live our lives. With BirminghamSouthern having gone through such trials to remain open the previous spring, I took courage and applied for a position in advancement services, the backbone of the college, wanting to help sustain the Methodist-supported private institution. Seeing the resplendent gold of ginkgo trees reminded me of how gold is refined by fire. I believed in Vice President for Advancement and Communications Virginia Gilbert Loftin’s vision of endurance and resilience for Birmingham-Southern. The way she fought for the college, rallying support among the alumni, donors, sponsors, and the community, instilled within me a deeper wonder at God’s work in creation. The ginkgo trees became a powerful example of that symbolism, reminding me of the strength, endurance, and resilience that can teach us how we are called to live. 2023 was the Year of Ginkgo, as designed by the college
to commemorate the efforts to stay open. The themes of purpose, connection, resilience, caring, creativity, leadership, tenacity, and confidence were prominently portrayed through the college’s branding palette of black, gold, and white, with lime green, coral, and turquoise blue as accent colors. As I became more drawn to the swirling golds of the ginkgo trees, I also began to understand more about the college through the printed marketing materials I worked with as I put together notes of gratitude. In doing so, I felt increasingly connected to the community and closer to the college itself. It was February 2024 when we received the gutwrenching news that, even after the tenacious determination to keep the golden legacy shining and the bell ringing through graduates’ traditional tasks of completion, the 168-year-old institution would close after all. Throughout the final semester of the college, the golds seemed to have dimmed, but the solidness remained. The purity of the gold had been refined in the blazing fire of disappointment. I watched as our advancement team upheld its tenacious determination to honor the legacy and show the city, the state, and the world what we BirminghamSoutherners were made of: true representatives of the regional Deep South, with our “Bless your hearts” and goldenOCTOBER 2026 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • 33
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“As I listened to her cheerful voice, goosebumps crawled across my arms as I began to grasp more deeply what BirminghamSouthern meant to the state of Alabama.”
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steel wills to protect the dignified legacy of our alumni and the revered community. With a month and half remaining before its inevitable closure, I was in Talladega for a writing project, touring historic places throughout the city. I stumbled across a historical connection between two institutions of higher education and the 1854 Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, as marked at Talladega First United Methodist Church. It was a sun-blinding April Saturday, with sharp, sheer breezes that seemed to pinprick our skin, as if winter of impending dread and grief were not quite ready to let go. The heat from the sun was bright enough to hurt our eyes. As I explored the church, exchanging Southern niceties with the volunteers who insisted that we drink their freshly squeezed lemonade and sample their lemon tarts, I was encouraged to take their complimentary books, crafts, and papers. Then my eyes landed on historical notes about the foundations of two collegiate institutions: Southern University in Greensboro and the East Alabama Male College in Auburn. Those institutions would eventually evolve into Birmingham-Southern College, following its 1918 merger with Birmingham College, and Auburn University, respectively. When I went to work the following Monday, I asked Kimberly to confirm the history of Birmingham-Southern College that I had learned while in Talladega. A look of sadness swept across her face before she smiled. She confirmed the history. As I listened to her cheerful voice, goosebumps crawled across my arms as I began to grasp more deeply what Birmingham-Southern meant to the state of Alabama. Kimberly was sitting in her chair, and from where I stood, I could see over her shoulder through the window the verdant greens of the College’s trademarked twin ginkgo trees, not yet transformed into their signature gold. BSC cups filled with dark soil sat nearby, each holding a small sprig stemming from those ginkgo trees. Our team had been collecting the young ginkgo sprouts as they emerged from the ground, preserving these living treasures of the private college. It was a strange time, when more than 300 employees were metaphorically hanging from the same limb of the ginkgo trees, trying to make sense of what life would be after the heavy doors closed. We remained tenacious, proverbially climbing higher into the ginkgo trees, willing the golden leaves not to fall. At the same time, we prepared for the closure. We swiped the drives of our college-issued computers clean and shredded papers for FERPA and other compliance requirements. We sold items to help pay down longstanding debts, hoping to lift the college higher as we left behind a strong legacy and moved beyond the sore spots that had brought us to this point. While we grieved, we smiled, determined to show that 38 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
we were the Harvard of the South and would always carry that distinction in our hearts. We bought branded apparel, both new and used, along with items bearing the BSC logo. Some of us created products and farewell cards as part of the process. Others chose tattoos to permanently mark the college on their bodies. In our office, we invited someone to create permanent jewelry for us instead of tattoos. A special charm was made with a ginkgo leaf stamped into it. Most, if not all, of the women in our office received one, choosing either silver or gold. I chose gold: an anklet around my left ankle bearing the imprint of a ginkgo leaf. It is still hugging my left ankle today, two and a half years later at the time of this writing. It was Friday, May 24, 2024. Tears flowed down cheeks. Sobs, whether silent, gurgling, or wailing, became the norm. The final graduation events had taken place, culminating in a champagne toast at the bell tower beneath a blistering, blinding sun, sweat sliding down our sun-drenched flesh underneath Sunday best clothing. Our heels punctured the soft grass as we gathered to mark the ending of an era. I watched as Vice President for Advancement and Communications Gilbert touched the sleeve of President Coleman’s commencement gown, her lips forming exact words that I will keep to myself, holding them as my own memory. Whatever was said in that moment commemorated the labor of love they had poured into doing what they could for Birmingham-Southern College and its legacy. Most of us were walking away from our offices, leaving behind remnants of pieces and papers forgotten because we could not see through our tears. Yet we persevered through our baseball team, which kept winning regional and superregional games beyond the closure of the college. Our BSC Panthers even made it to the NCAA Division III World Series in Ohio. The news was plastered across screens, broadcasting the tenacity of us Birmingham-Southerners. Our stubborn tenacity showed how we refused offer after offer, determined to keep the legacy strong with the next institution. After two years of waiting, the United States Coast Guard proved to be a perfect match, using the Hill as its new training ground. Knowing that our special campus is now in good hands brings a feeling that is unmatched. And the legacy lives on, evolving through the twin ginkgo trees that still stand strong. Their leaves are now ablaze in their signature gold. We Birmingham-Southerners, the last students, alumni, employees, and supporters, no longer fear the future when the golden leaves drop because the college’s lasting motto, “Forward Ever,” now feels like poetic justice, a fitting testament to a legacy that continues to move forward even after the college itself has closed. Our community proved that. Our baseball team proved that. The United States Coast Guard Birmingham-Southern training center proves that. The legacy-planted ginkgo trees still stand, their signature gold blazing like fire.
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OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 3 BOO BASH ON LOGAN MARTIN The 5th event is a dock-to-dock spooktacular that offers fun for all ages. There are “Boo Stops” by water and land during this family event presented by Tiki Hut and benefiting the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association. It is free and open to all who want to enjoy one last hoorah for the 2026 lake season. Decorating contests will be held this year for docks, boats, and costumes. For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page.
GREAT ALABAMA 650 WATCH PARTY Join the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association at Double Cove Park at Logan Martin Dam to watch the take-out portage and cheer on the competitors on Day 2 of the Great Alabama 650 paddle race. The watch party is scheduled from 1-6 p.m., and hamburgers and hotdogs, chips, and bottled water will be available beginning at 2 p.m. until they are gone. Participants are encouraged to bring tailgate chairs and blankets. There is no admission fee. For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page.
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Presented as part of the Oxford Performing Arts Center’s Coca-Cola Concert Series, these performances on Robinson’s Legacy of Love tour begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. From “Tracks of My Tears” to “Tears of a Clown” to “Ooo Baby Baby,” the beloved singer has written some of the most popular songs of the past century. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement honoree, and one of the last true Motown legends still performing, a Smokey Robinson concert is pure, irreplaceable magic. For ticket information, visit oxfordpac.org. 40 • LAKESIDE Living & Logan Martin Homes • OCTOBER 2026
Join the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum at 6 p.m. for its signature benefit, which will serve as the official opening celebration for the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival. This year, the event honors the life and legacy of founder George Barber. Through a short documentary film and personal experiences shared by guests, attendees will understand his vision and enduring impact on the world of motorsports and beyond. The evening will include live entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres, curated whiskey and wine tastings, a silent auction, an interactive chef-attended cooking station, and a thoughtfully prepared multicourse dinner. For ticket information, visit motorcylesbymoonlight.com.
The NASCAR Cup series caps a weekend of racing when it starts at 1 p.m. Breathtaking speed, a world-famous fan culture, and high-stakes drama are all part of the experience. Experience the raw intensity of four-wide pack racing, daring drafting moves, and edge-ofyour-seat finishes as NASCAR’s biggest stars battle at the sport’s most unpredictable and electrifying track. For the full weekend schedule and ticket information, visit talladegasuperspeedway.com.
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1189 Mountain Laurel Circle $378,000
60 Acton Blvd., Ragland $251,900
Open floor plan designed for entertaining, featuring a vaulted living room with expansive windows and scenic views. Gourmet kitchen and dining area open to a covered patio. Spacious bedrooms, walk-in closets, smart home package, and staineless side by side refrigerator included.
TWO HOMES—ONE PROPERTY! The main 3BR/2BA home on a permanent foundation features an open floor plan, wood beams, crown molding, LVP flooring, stainless appliances, kitchen island, and an amazing primary suite—PLUS an additional 3BR/2BA manufactured home next door is included!
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190 Crawford Ln., Springville $264,900
$758,000
Welcome Home. Imagine waking to birdsong, sipping your morning coffee on the wraparound lanai, and watching the sun rise over your own five-acre paradise. This isn’t just a house--it’s a feeling. A beautifully crafted custom modern farmhouse featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms sits on 5+ peaceful acres.
202 Nassau Street, Talladega $164,900 Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring an open floor plan, updated kitchen with new appliances, remodeled bathrooms, and a tankless water heater! Situated on two lots with nearly half an acre, this move-in-ready home offers a spacious level backyard and a peaceful location convenient to shopping, restaurants, churches, and schools.
Just minutes from the growing city of Springville, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom home offers fresh flooring, professionally painted interiors and move-in ready comfort. Enjoy your private backyard retreat featuring a covered deck, above-ground pool, and fully fenced yard--perfect for relaxing or entertaining all summer long.
617 Oak Valley Rd., Springville $739,000 COUNTRY LIVING WITH ROOM FOR EVERYONE! Nestled on 2.7 beautiful acres in the Springville countryside, this spacious 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers privacy, versatility, and room to spread out. Enjoy your own backyard oasis with an in-ground gunite pool, spacious patio, storage building, and detached 2-car garage with workshop. Inside, multiple living spaces include a family room with fireplace, a private primary suite with an all-season room and fireplace, plus an upstairs second family room, kitchenette, and three additional bedrooms—perfect for guests, a home office, or homeschool space. Country living just minutes from the heart of Springville!
2005 Karah Dr., Moody
4604 Lakes Edge Cove, Pinson
SPACIOUS WATERFRONT LIVING! This beautiful 6-bedroom, 5-bath home combines exceptional space with a peaceful waterfront setting perfect for fishing, canoeing, relaxing, and entertaining. Enjoy an open-concept kitchen and family room with a stunning vaulted ceiling, spacious primary suite, and a finished basement offering additional living space. With multiple living areas, main-level and basement garage parking, and room for everyone, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, versatility, and waterfront living!
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is conveniently located in the Pinson area within walking distance of Pinson Valley High School. Outside, enjoy a beautiful double lot with a fenced area that's ideal for children and pets. The backyard borders the lake, creating a peaceful setting surrounded by mature landscaping and beautiful plants and comes with a large detached storage shed/workshop.
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821 Twin Ridge Dr., Gardendale
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1250 Crossover Rd., Cropwell
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Over 1,600 sq ft of updated, one level living with a private wooded backyard. Open living area with soaring ceilings and fireplace, eat-in kitchen plus dining room, and a spacious primary suite with office and in-suite laundry. Fenced yard, carport, and a prime location--don’t miss it!
Southern Charm meets spacious living on 14 serene acres! This beautiful 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home features expansive front porches on both levels, two master suites on the main level, three additional bedrooms upstairs, and family rooms on each level! $20,000 IN SELLER PAID CONCESSIONS to buy down points, pay closing, or reduce the purchase price with an acceptable offer!
15 County Rd. 12, Odenville $244,900
680 Riverview Dr., Cropwell $545,000
Just 26 miles from Birmingham, this remodeled 3BR/3BA home offers modern updates and a prime location near dining, shopping, and schools. Enjoy a spacious layout, updated kitchen with new appliances, large back deck, and fenced yard--perfect for entertaining, kids, and pets. Move-in ready! Don’t miss this one!
Wow! Beautiful full-brick 3 BR 2 BA home with a personal in-ground pool in the sought-after River Run community with Logan Martin Lake access could be yours! Great family living with a finished basement area and a huge garage space. Enjoy the screened-in back porch looking over a large one acre lot complete with a play area.
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$4,999,900 - 1641 Embry Bend Road - 18 ACRES ON LOGAN MARTIN LAKE with over 2 MILES OF WATERFRONT with 3 bedroom 3 bath farm house with gated entrance, three barns, hobby repair shop, second shop, concrete boat launch and boat house with gazebo. Most pastures are fence and crossed fenced and a custom built log cabin. AMAZING PROPERTY with great potential! MLS #21462421
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$699,000 - 3901 County Rd. 33 - BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home located on 8.1 PRIVATE ACRES. Home features 3 bedroom, e bath including master bedroom on main level with cozy library. Basement offers additional living space with den, 4th bedroom and half bath with lot of storage. Outside is the large deck overlooking the fenced inground pool, pool house 2-car detached garage, plus 2400 sq ft metal building, stubbed for bath.
MLS #21406574 Cal Blair 205/884-2300
$925,000 - 203 Allen Rd. -
NEW UNDER CONSTRUCTION WATERFRONT 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath one level home that features living room with fireplace, dining room and with master bedroom and two others on the main level with downstairs to have family room, bedroom, bath and exercise room and 2-car garage. This is a one of a kind lot, located in Pell City and scheduled completion date is July.
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$1,700,000 - 264 Kradle Kove - BREATHTAKING VIEWS with this custom estate of approx. 8000+ sq ft of exceptional living of 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths with a grand foyer, Schonbek crystal chandelier, 10' ceilings heavy crown molding, lavish master suit with heated floors, living/dining with fireplace on main level. Others are located upstairs off the grand staircase; making for (2) master suits and (2) kitchens, and amenities of Kohler generator, five dual-fuel HVAC systems,(2) tankless water heaters, security system and a safe room. Located on beautiful lot with approx. 800' of shoreline and 3-car garage. MLS #21451435 • Call Karen 205/473-4613
$1,100,000 - 150 Two Eagles Ln - CHECK
OUT this unique property in the city limits. A house on 2.8 Acres and another parcel with 7.5 Acres that are metes and bounds. (Not included in the subdivision). This property has beautiful hardwood trees, a large barn/storage building, pole barn, great garden spot. MLS #21422124 • Call Laurie 205/365-3639
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AMONG THE TREES is this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with primary beroom located on the main level. Additional bedrooms are located upstairs and the basement is partially finished with an office/study and a bathroom as well as two cars are able to park in the unfinished area. The home is MOVE-IN READY!
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$699,000 - 662 Seminole Dr. - COZY, LAKERONT COTTAGE that consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with master bedroom and master bath located on main level. Once entered into large family room with stone fireplace with bookcases on both sides and this carries you into the eat-in kitchen which both room, along with master bedroom have good views of the lake. Enjoy the large screened porch that runs the length of the house to enjoy the custom designed landscape back yard with sun bathing deck and walkway to the boathouse and year round water. This is one to see! MLS #21459624
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$668,900 - 1250 Crosssover Rd. -
SOUTHERN CHARM with this spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2-story home that features (2) master suites on main level, large eat-in kitchen that flows into the dining area, family rooms on each level, dedicated office on mail level and two storage buildings, plus approx. 14 ACRES FOR THE TRANQUILITY OF COUNTRY LIVING. MLS #21454728
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$259,900 - 118 Saint Judes Ln. - NICELY REMODELED 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a quaint street with 3 other homes. Private, wooded setting with view of the lake. Basement has a one car garage, workshop and ample storage or room for additions. MLS #21441623
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$758,000 - 11 Pinewell Drive- CUSTOM
MODERN 4 bedroom 2.5 bath FARMHOUSE that features open-concept design gourmet kitchen, soaring ceilings and flood of natural light. This is located on 5 ACRE peaceful, property with privacy and just minutes from local amenities. MLS #21439249 • Call Laurie 205/365-3639
$729,900 - 1618 Pine Harbor Rd -UPDATED
LAKEFRONT HOME, located in desirable PINE HARBOR community! Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths with new kitchen and bathrooms installed in past several years, living room with fireplace, oversized rear deck for gazing at the lake with over 200' of shoreline with floating dock and 2-car garage and detached storage building.
MLS #21451014
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$574,987 - 300 Cherokee Trail -BEAUTIFULLY
MAINTAINED ONE-LEVEL 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that features great room with fireplace kitchen/dining area with good view of the lake and spacious master suite . This home is located on approximately 5 acres with breathtaking views and has a private pier, outdoor fire pit and 2 storage building. Conveniently located restaurants, shopping and Riverwalk. MLS #21453275 Call Lee 205/812-4530
$469,900 - 84 River Terrace Dr. - ENJOY LAKE
LIVING in this low-maintenance 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that features open living room kitchen and view from most rooms. The unfinished basement has potential for additional living space and has 2-car garage with room for up to four vehicles, plus 2-car carport, covered boat parking, pavillion and concrete golf cart path to the covered pier and year round water. MLS #21446083 • Call Laurie 205/365-3639
$850,000 - 3500 Griffitt Bend Rd.
$299,000 - 26 Shady Grove Rd. - RUSTIC CHARM with personality with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home the is beautifully designed with features of soaring ceilings open to the second floor, a piquet balcony open to below, hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout and the home is located on corner lot with fenced yard and 2 utility buildings. Community lake access, boat launch, clubhouse and in-ground pool. MLS #21453269
Call Lee 205/812-4530
LAKEFRONT LIVING AT ITS FINEST is this 3 bedroom, 4 bath home located on the main channel. Home features open concept floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, custom cabinetry , two full kitchens and covered deck to view spectacular views and many new amenities. Outdoor is a carport, several storage buildings and a gated entry. MLS #21455693 Call Karen 205/473-4613
$235,000 - 34 Harmons Island Rd.
LAKE ENJOYMENT with a great view of the lake in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home located on a leased lot. This features oversized den/family room with plantation shutters, large master bedroom, screened porch, tow storage building, covered car port and fenced yard . This lot is located right beside the boat launch. MLS #21456446 • Call Mike 205/527-4217
$649,900 - 881 Ridgeway Circle PICTURESQUE SHORES OF LOGAN MARTIN LAKE is this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath one level home that features great room with cozy fireplace, updated kitchen with granite counter tops, island and new appliances . Downstairs is the walk out basement with den with fireplace and safe room . Community pool, clubhouse and boat launch are some great amenities plus the breathtaking sunset views. MLS #21443107
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Welcome home to this beautiful full-brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Morningside Subdivision! Designed for comfortable living, this home features a spacious bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or media room. The open floor plan offers high ceilings, a cozy gas log fireplace, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is equipped with solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for entertaining. Relax in the primary suite, which features a luxurious jetted tub and Tray ceilings. The attic provides excellent storage or potential for future expansion. Enjoy outdoor living on the patio overlooking the well-manicured, level backyard, which includes a sprinkler system for easy maintenance. Additional features include streetlights throughout the neighborhood, making evening walks enjoyable. This move in ready home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience.
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2317 Fraim Drive Pell City, $319,900
Experience waterfront living at its finest in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from two large covered decks overlooking the water. Inside, you’ll find granite countertops, two spacious great rooms, and numerous recent upgrades including a new HVAC system, roof, flooring, water heater, and appliances. The property features a 2-car carport, storage building, private pier, and a saltwater pool perfect for relaxing and entertaining. For added peace of mind, the community is equipped with a Flock camera safety system, and the townhome also has its own camera system. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this waterfront gem offers comfort, security, and stunning views in one exceptional package.
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Welcome to Country Club Estates, a desirable lake community offering an exceptional lifestyle with water access and an array of amenities! This level, corner lot provides an ideal setting for your dream home, with a slight lake view adding to the appeal. Residents enjoy access to the community pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, clubhouse, and a convenient community boat ramp. Whether you’re looking to relax by the water, enjoy recreational activities, or take advantage of the neighborhood’s social atmosphere, Country Club Estates has something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to build or invest in a property surrounded by amenities, recreation, and the beauty of lake living! MLS 21463768
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13 Hickory Lane Odenville, $39,900 Imagine your dream home situated on this beautiful 4 acre wooded lot in Odenville. Located in the quiet Hickory Ln subdivision, this property is convenient to Moody, Pell City, or Odenville. It is approximately 6 miles from I-20 exit 152, or approximately 8 miles from I-20 Pell City exit 158. Restricted to 1400+ SF site-built homes. This lot would be great for your basement home. Sorry, no mobile homes allowed.
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Discover the perfect opportunity in Country Club Estates with this spacious double lot, ideally located just steps from the community amenities. Enjoy an active, resort-style lifestyle with access to a community boat launch, swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and clubhouse. The generous double-lot size offers plenty of room to build your dream home while enjoying the convenience of having the neighborhood’s best amenities close by. Whether you’re looking to relax poolside, enjoy a friendly match, launch your boat, or simply embrace the community lifestyle, this property offers an exceptional location and endless possibilities. MLS 21463771
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he other day, I watched my husband change the headlights on our daughter’s car. During the process, I found myself thinking about how easy it is to get used to something that isn’t working quite right. Over time, the headlights had been getting dimmer, but apparently not dim enough for her to panic about it. The car still started, drove, and got her where she needed to go. So, like we often do with the small inconveniences of life, she adjusted. Perhaps she had simply begun driving with a bit more caution, or maybe she had reached a point where the failing light no longer felt like a change at all. But the moment her daddy sensed the problem, he stepped into dad mode, insisting that the bulbs be replaced immediately. I’m married to a jack-of-all-trades husband, so he quickly leapt into action to fix the problem. Watching him work reminded me about how often we neglect to replace things in our lives that aren’t doing their job as well as they should. So often, we settle for things, even after they go dim. We get used to friendships that leave us drained, spaces so cluttered they make us anxious, and saying yes to things when we really mean no. We get used to being tired, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin, putting off the things we know need our attention, because, technically, everything is still functioning And because everything is still functioning, we convince
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ourselves that everything is fine. But there is a difference between working and working well. That headlight was still producing light. It just wasn’t producing enough. Sometimes I wonder how many things in our lives we’ve simply learned to navigate around instead of fixing. Maybe we don’t even recognize the dimness anymore, because that’s the tricky thing about gradual change. When something disappears all at once, we notice immediately. But when it fades slowly, we adapt instead. We lower our expectations and find workarounds. We tell ourselves it isn’t that bad–until someone else points it out, the way my husband pointed out that dim headlight to our daughter. Not every problem requires a dramatic overhaul. Sometimes the fix is as simple as replacing the bulb, clearing the clutter, or having the conversation. Other times, it might mean setting a boundary, making an appointment, taking a day off, or asking for help. The hardest part usually isn’t fixing the problem. It’s admitting the light has been dim for a while, and we’ve been driving anyway. So lately, when something in my life feels a little off, I’ve started asking myself a different question: What have I gotten so used to that I no longer notice it isn’t working? Because we don’t always need to learn how to live with less light. Sometimes we just need to replace the bulb.
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