Cover Profile: Janet Roberts, Compassion for the Community.
This month’s cover profile is a compassionate and community-oriented lady who embodies faith, resilience, and kindness. A devoted grandmother and aunt, she treasures her family deeply. Her commitment to service shines through her involvement with charitable organizations, such as adopting children during the holidays and...
10 Holiday Health Myths: The Surprising (and Sometimes Silly) Truths
Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, heartfelt gatherings, and more cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime. But alongside all the joy comes a flurry of health myths passed around like a plate of fruitcake. Some of these myths are just good fun,...
This & That… Best Upcoming Events
IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl * December 14 at 8 pm Located at Historic Cramton Bowl. Named after the Alabama state flower, the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl (formerly Camellia Bowl) is a college football bowl game that annually features a representative from the Sun...
Cover Profile: Adele Slaton; Woman of Faith
This month’s cover profile is wife, mother and friend to many, Adele Slaton. From hours volunteering at church and Life on Wheels to spending time with friends and a large family, this lady keeps busy. No wonder her favorite thing to do in the evenings...
Carrying On Our Father’s Legacy
This issue of BOOM! holds a special place in our hearts. My father, Clyde James “Jim” Watson II, who founded BOOM! fifteen years ago, went home to be with his Savior on October 27, 2024. As I write this, I’m reflecting on the vision he...
Preventing Colds and Flu
As we are concentrating on colds and flu, we are looking at oils with a high proportion of certain chemical components that have proven properties that will help these issues (congestion, runny nose, aches and pains, etc.) The following 3 chemical components have been scientifically...
Maximizing Medicare for 2025: Big Changes Ahead
Maximizing your benefits and minimizing your costs for Medicare is becoming increasingly complex, especially for the year 2025. Due to major insurer cuts required by the Inflation Reduction Act, millions of seniors will lose access to their existing Medicare Advantage plans as well as their...
Works of Love in Greenville, AL
I recently enjoyed an opportunity to tour St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville, Alabama. A thousand times—since childhood—my eyes have surveyed this beautiful and historic structure. But never had I seen its full glory until member Mary Dearing opened the door and invited me inside....