Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from April 2007

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from April 2007

Mystery photo?
April 1, 2007... Do you know what this is? Does this bridge ever end? The Seven Mile Bridge connects the Florida Keys.

High 5.(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Come and stay a while in the land that rarely feels airish and the smiles are always warm. The South is home to a gracious plenty cotton, sports, great food, and music to feed the nation. Read on to learn five fascinating facts about the...

At a glance.(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Alabama Area: 52,423 sq. mi. Capital: Montgomery Population: 4,557,808 (2005) Nickname: Heart of Dixie Arkansas Area: 53,182 sq. mi. Capital: Little Rock Population: 2,779,154 (2005) Nickname: Natural...

Kudzu.(herbal tree)
April 1, 2007... What is green; covers cars, homes, roadways, power lines, and bridges; others shrubs and native plants; and topples hundred-foot-tail trees with its massive weight? The answer--kudzu! Nicknamed "the plant that ate the South" or...

The land of dixie.
April 1, 2007... Many of the things most Americans take for granted have been gifts from the 11 states often considered "the South"--peanuts, cotton, rice, jazz and country music, and seven of our first 12 presidents. The South is a potpourri of scenic...

Through time: the South.
April 1, 2007... 1565 St. Augustine, Florida, is founded, making it the first European settlement in what will become the U.S. South. 1607 British colonists settle on the James River near Chesapeake Bay and found Jamestown. 1622 As more British...

Y'all speak "southern"?
April 1, 2007... A visitor to the southern half of the United States would be greeted with warm weather, a slower pace of life, and a version of the English language that sometimes makes non-southerners scratch their heads and wonder if they have wandered into...

The everglades in trouble.(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... The Everglades National Park, created in 1947, covers one-fifth of the total area of the historic Everglades, also known as the "River of Grass." Important enough to be named a UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

Flavors from the Bayou ... and other southern tastes.
April 1, 2007... Mom stands on the front porch, ringing her old copper bell. Everyone comes running--it's dinner-time! What's on the menu tonight? Fried pig intestines, boiled lima beans, spoonbread, pickled watermelon rinds, all smothered in milk and meat...

Growing up in South Carolina.(Travel narrative)
April 1, 2007... I live in South Carolina. Because the climate is so mild year-round, we enjoy being outdoors, My friends and I run through the creek, hike in the woods, fish in the pond, bicycle, and play street hockey. Now we are putting the finishing touches...

The Confederate flag: a flag of many meanings.
April 1, 2007... For some people, seeing the Confederate flag stirs feelings of heritage and pride. For others, it generates painful reminders of hate and racism. The original Confederate flag was designed in 1861, after seven southern states seceded from the...

No place like Nashville.(Travel narrative)
April 1, 2007... Dateline: Music City, USA. Where is that? Nashville, Tennessee, of course. Though the city has many industries, none has brought it as much national and international fame as its country music industry. How did Nashville become Music City? ...

Uncle Terrell sings the blues.
April 1, 2007... Sometimes truth hides within fiction. Songs are good examples of this and folk songs especially shine when telling stories. "De Ballit of de Boll Weevil," a song rooted in the Old South, weaves a true tale of early 20th-century southern life....

The cyclops of the South.
April 1, 2007... The monster was angry. The sound of its spittle pounding against my window woke me. With the strength of eight gorillas, it hurled objects into the side of my house. Fear immobilized me. As long as I was inside my home, I felt I was safe....

Southern springtime spectator sports.
April 1, 2007... Football, baseball, and basketball are classic American sports. But while the South has its share of ball teams, there are more traditional southern sports. Each spring, stock car competitions, golf tournaments, and horse races draw fans to the...

Southern children, southern writers.
April 1, 2007... "The cradle of storytellers" is the way one author described the American South. And, in fact, many noteworthy writers were raised in the South--with a love of a good story and the heritage of strong communities and traditional southern...

Ask FACES.
April 1, 2007... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

Face facts.(Cartoon)
April 1, 2007... Quack! The world's best duck callers gather in Stuttgart, Arkansas, every year for the championship event. DO YOU NOTICE ANYTHING STRANGE ABOUT CONTESTANT NUMBER 30!?! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Famous southerners word search.
April 1, 2007... Can you find the last name of these famous southeners in the grid? Look up, down, across, backward, and diagonally. (Hank) Aaron (Clay) Aiken (Muhammad) Ali (Maya) Angelou (Louis) Armstrong (Courtney Cox) Arquette...

We are the American South: here's a sampling of reasons why southern kids think their region is the best place to live.
April 1, 2007... The weather--every day is like summer or spring; the people--kind and friendly; and our food--my favorites are collard greens, fried chicken, smothered chicken, deep-fried turkey, turkey necks, and macaroni and cheese. Damon Bush, Gautier,...

Jack and the bull.(Short story)
April 1, 2007... There was a boy named Jack, who went to work for a man who was rich had lots of cattle. The old man took a liking to Jack, but his old woman, for whatever reason, just hated Jack. Jack had to work mighty hard. He didn't get anything for his...

Southern stories, family stories.(Rick Hyman)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Family life is the heart of our lives. For Rick Hyman, photos were the beginning of creating a picture history of his family in paintings. For example, the baby in this painting (far right) is Ida Mae Johnson Hyman. Mr. Hyman's mother. How...

Ghost Stories from the American South.(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2007... Ghost Stories from the American South compiled and edited by W.K. McNeil Ghost fans, you've found your book! Ghost Stories from the American South is an expansive collection of stories not just about ghosts but also about other...

Say what?(One Last Face)
April 1, 2007... Fill in the speech bubbles for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue.

On the road again ...
April 1, 2007... Can you match the state with its license plate? [Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia] A. West Virginia B. Louisiana C....