The Pause That Refreshes

A runner pauses at Red Bank Park on Hoover to enjoy the warmth of the late afternoon sun after a week of typical winter weather. (My Final Photo for March 19, 2026)

A runner pauses at Red Bank Park on Hoover to enjoy the warmth of the late afternoon sun after a week of typical winter weather. (My Final Photo for March 19, 2026)

An AEP linesman grips the separated strands of a guy wire during pole-anchoring work on Africa Road. (My Final Photo for March 18, 2026)

A star magnolia shows damage from an overnight freeze after beginning to bloom during the warm days of late winter. (My Final Photo for March 17, 2026)

A snow flurry envelops a pedestrian walking past the recently painted, brightly colored spring flowers on the windows of Good Vibes Winery. (My Final Photo for March 16, 2026)

Families and fishermen share the shoreline at Hoover Reservoir on a warm winter afternoon. (My Final Photo for March 15, 2026)