After more than 70 years of marriage, Larry and Joanne Fralic’s days are filled with laughter, playful banter and a devotion that is sweeter than any Hallmark romance.
Every February we celebrate National Heart Month, reminding us that we should not wait until later in life to protect our heart. This month brings awareness to educate, encourage and motivate individuals of all ages and communities to reduce the risk of heart disease by promoting healthier l…
For someone in the wine and spirits business, the burgeoning trend toward low- and no-alcohol beverages is a little disconcerting.
Pasta is one of those comfort foods that brings so much joy but causes almost as much confusion. It often gets labeled a “guilty pleasure.” Many people shy away from eating pasta because they …
Happy New Year! I have a resolution suggestion. Resolve to get your septic tank cleaned on a regular basis. While a growing number of lake residents are on a municipal or community system and do not have this worry, the large majority of lake residents still rely on a septic system for their…
If you’re reading this, truly, I applaud your discipline. I know exactly why you picked up this January swimsuit issue of LAKE, and it wasn’t to read this column. But I’m going to try to make …
Sitting on the shorelines of Kowaliga Bay, a lake home unlike any other welcomes in the holiday season.
February on Lake Martin can be tricky, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to be fishing – especially for bass. Most of the fish are going to be in what anglers refer to as pre-spa…
I believe the mental health benefits from racquet sports come from the positive distraction your mind receives from day-to-day mundane tasks. It feels very rewarding when even the most basic m…
One hundred years ago, the story of Lake Martin was just beginning.
The secret is out: Lake Martin has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the region. No longer just a weekend escape, more families are discovering the lake not only as a second-…
When Molly Barger settles behind home plate, she’s not just playing the game – she’s absorbing it.
There are not too many predominantly blue-colored birds in the Alabama woods: blue jays, eastern bluebirds, blue grosbeaks, cerulean warblers and indigo buntings are about it. Several others wear some blue, like common grackles, rock pigeons and a number of swallows, and some birds are kind …
Chain pickerel are formidable aquatic predators native to almost all of Alabama, including the Lake Martin area, but most people rarely see them.
Once you start looking for wax myrtle around Lake Martin, you’ll see it all over. It’s a small, very useful tree – or maybe a large shrub – that smells like bayberry. And in fact, this plant i…
After more than 70 years of marriage, Larry and Joanne Fralic’s days are filled with laughter, playful banter and a devotion that is sweeter than any Hallmark romance.
For Jordan Chapman, the walk toward the New Water Farms chapel on March 29, 2025, was a decade in the making – and deeply rooted in a place that has always felt like home. Lake Martin wasn’t j…
Long before Lake Martin became the backdrop for their wedding day, it was woven into their everyday lives – shaping childhood memories, first dates and a bond the pair shared as strong as thei…
