Mississippi Magazine articles from May 2001

Mississippi Magazine archives from May 2001

FROM THE EDITOR.(Willie Morris, writer)(Editorial)
May 1, 2001... I remember the first time I read North Toward Home by Willie Morris. The book opens with his description of the kudzu covered hills that line the way from Jackson to Yazoo City up Highway 49. My parents' home is not far from the Jackson end of...

MAILBOX.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2001... I have lived in many places in this world, but nothing beats coming home to the South! Having recently settled in Hernando, I was both pleased and excited to find a magazine that made me feel at home while offering information about events and...

Southern Scrapbook.(Review)
May 1, 2001... Taps by Willie Morris, published April 1 by Houghton Mifflin, almost two years after Morris' death, is often both hilarious and profound. Set in fictitious Fisk's Landing during the Korean conflict, Taps is a book about Mississippi and how it...

Asparagus Appeals to me Appetite.(cooking)
May 1, 2001... Bon Appetit magazine reported in a 2001 Reader Survey that 74% of its readers consider asparagus their favorite vegetable. Broccoli trailed by 54%, followed by green beans at 47% with okra stuck in the inglorious position of least favorite...

Jams, Jellies, & Preserves.(cooking)
May 1, 2001... My family has always loved my mother's tart wild plum jelly and my grandmothers blackberry jam. There is nothing like delicious homemade fruit jellies and jams on warm biscuits or toast. Preserving fruit has been done for generations....

Beckoning Birds.(birds of Mississippi)
May 1, 2001... One of the many joys of spring and summer is the glorious green of the natural world. Coupled with the bright colors of blooming plants in a garden, the many shades of the season are fresh and inspiring. Another simple element of gardening...

Named in Her Honor.(Mississippi history)
May 1, 2001... On-May 10, 1908, Rev. Harry C. Howard preached a Mother's Day service at the request of a longtime friend and member of his congregation, Miss Anna Jarvis. This special sermon was preached in Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West...

Creating Fun Looks with Flea Market Finds.(home decoration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... It-is a pleasure to have or inherit wonderful antiques and accessories, but sometimes it is also fun to create a great look with an inexpensive piece of furniture that possesses pleasing lines and a desirable style. I have always loved the...

The Art of Antiquing.(antiques, Mississippi)
May 1, 2001... In some parts of the country, finding exceptional antiques may soon take on the aspects of a treasure hunt, but not in Mississippi. Not this year, for sure, and probably not in the next few years, even though dealers in the Magnolia State say...

SPLENDOR in Southern Oaks.(homes, Mississippi)
May 1, 2001... Henry and Limmie Flowers worked closely with designer Merle McGehee to create a home in Clinton that reflects attention to detail and a desire for a comfortable lifestyle. Mr. Flowers is a partner with Jostens Campus Supply and Dr. Limmie...

The Romantic Side of GRENADA.(history of Grenada, Mississippi)
May 1, 2001... Romance has always been an intrinsic part of Grenada, from the love affair that sparked the town's beginnings to the romantic charm that is still such an important part of its beautiful natural landscapes and historical downtown area. And...

Life is a Life PICNIC.(picnic suggestions, and recipes)(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... The Magnolia State possesses many beautiful locations to visit with a blanket, picnic basket, and someone with whom you enjoy spending an afternoon. Days spent basking in our state's natural glory with summer sunshine and great food-life in...

A Good Old Boy Goes Home.(Willie Morris, writer)
May 1, 2001... The late Willie Morris, the state's beloved writer, wrote about "home," and leaving, loving, and longing for its warm, comforting embrace more than any other Mississippi writer. For a time, Morris lived in New York City, or the "Big Cave" as he...

His Head in the Clouds.(John Morra, painter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... "I'm looking at the clouds," first grader John Morra replied to his mother's frantic question, "What are you doing?" School was out, and John, late, had been expected at home. Claire Morra, whose husband was in Vietnam, said she panicked...

Where in Mississippi is Brooklyn?(Brooklyn, Mississippi)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Brooklyn is just off of Highway 49 South, not very far past Hattiesburg, so finding it was really no challenge for art director Lori Brechtel and me, considering our past adventures finding Ebenezer, Darling, and especially Eggville. We were...

A Summer's Tale.(summer time in Mississippi)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Despite being a bona fide southerner (a sixth generation Mississippian no less), I lived the first nine years of my life with my parents and older sister in the mountains of northern West Virginia. From tales my homesick mother must have told...