Stacey Wallace Articles

Making the Grade: O Town

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE As I have mentioned in this column many times, I absolutely LOVE living in Lee County, and I feel sorry for the other 66 counties in Alabama. I’ve also stated that if you can’t be in Heaven yet, Lee County is the best place to wait. In...

Making the Grade: On the Road to Montgomery

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE In last week’s column, I mentioned that my husband Mike and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary on Nov. 5. Well, we decided to extend our celebration by visiting our great state’s capital city on Nov. 6. At 4:30 p.m., we took a two-hour...

Making the Grade: Vintage 2298

On Nov. 5, 2005, I married Mike Wallace, the best man I have ever known. At the time, Mike was 46, and I was almost 43. So long before our wedding day arrived, most of our family and friends had probably given up on ever seeing either of us get married Therefore, that...

Making the Grade: Well Red

By STACEY PATTON WALLACE Mike and I have been retired from teaching for almost two-and-a-half years now. And I must say that I highly recommend retirement. I’ve found that the secret to a happy retirement is to find activities which you really love. Otherwise, boredom...
Making the Grade: Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar

Making the Grade: Twice Baked

By Stacey Patton Wallace As I’ve mentioned several times before in this column, I absolutely LOVE dining in downtown Opelika. I’m so glad that...

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