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By Pat Ammons AL.com July 18, 2013, The Huntsville Times (Front Page) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Sarah Dilworth Thiemonge has painted for years, dabbling as time permitted. She got serious only after her husband died in 1995 and a good friend convinced her to paint more. Since then, Thiemonge has given away her oil paintings or…

By Pat Ammons, AL.com June 25, 2012, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Ken Rivenbark is always looking for interesting items for his antique store, and he likes old books, especially ones about Alabama and Huntsville history. One recent find, however, provided more than a book to sell in his shop. It became the inspiration…

By  Kay Campbell November 19, 2012, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The best Thanksgiving gatherings are a taste of the stories of a family. Now, one of the best cookbooks I’ve ever picked up combines flavors and memories: “Martha Pullen’s Southern Family Cookbook.” These recipes, like those you have likely collected from your own…

By Anna Claire Vollers The Huntsville Times October 25, 2012, The Huntsville Times, Spark Magazine Hosting a great cocktail party rarely happens by accident. As we head into the holiday season – when people’s schedules quickly fill with dinner parties, celebrations and family gatherings – a little bit of planning goes a long way toward…

By Pat Ammons, The Huntsville Times  The Huntsville Times on November 02, 2009 HUNTSVILLE, AL — When teachers learned that deep cuts to this year’s education budget would mean they would get no money for professional development or classroom supplies, it was demoralizing. “It takes the breath out of you,” said Monica Davis, a fifth-grade…