I Am Protective

The Problem with Teenagers

The problem with kids getting their driver’s license at age 16 is that it coincides with the exact time teenagers believe they know everything. It’s positively maddening to try to teach my son to drive when the answer to everything I say is “I know.” Actually, my son’s version is “I got this.” While he

Community

Symbol of Unity

For 113 years, Vulcan has held a position of prominence over Birmingham. Today, a new renovation and expansion project at Vulcan Park and Museum, where the notable statue stands, is underway.

Family

What My Son Needs To Succeed: Time

Worked beautifully until it was time to take the garbage out and he discovered it was no longer a garbage bag, but a garbage sleeve.

Community

Holistic Approach to Wellness

(Originally published by This is Alabama on February 2, 2018) Protective embraces holistic approach to wellness — even during lunch break Sometime between 11am and 1pm, most of…

Just For Fun

Your Valentine’s Day Will Come

It took me nearly 30 years to find my forever Valentine, I tell my son. Be patient. It’s worth the wait.

Community

Music from the Heart

Donations from the community and corporations like Protective Life enable ASO to maintain a quality, full-time professional orchestra and to run multiple programs.

Wellness

How 2018 Can Be Your Best Year Yet

Instead of looking at past failures and analyzing every decision of 2017 now’s your chance to leave it behind. I choose to look at New Year’s resolutions as an opportunity for a fresh start. We get another shot to say “This is who I am. This is what I am capable of accomplishing. Now I’m going to prove it to myself.”