Mississippi Magazine articles from May 2003

Mississippi Magazine archives from May 2003

From the editor.(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... For the most part, I was what you might call an "inside" kind of child. While my brothers and sister were feeding a bottle to a baby calf or wandering the neighborhood rescuing stray kittens smaller than mice, I was more likely to be found...

Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... Featured in this issue... The article on Shepard Smith ("News from Home," March/April) was a great one. Never miss him on Fox, he mentions Mississippi so often. While in New York in December, my friend JoeJeff Gordon and I visited with...

Horses are special helpers in MSU therapy program. (Southern Scrapbook).(Mississippi State University)
May 1, 2003... A horse is horse unless, of course, he is a participant in the Mississippi State University 4-H TEAM's therapeutic riding program. The Therapeutic Equine Activity Member program is designed to provide physical and emotional benefits to...

Art education heads out of the classroom and on the road. (Southern Scrapbook).(ArtBEATs Mobile Lab)
May 1, 2003... Elementary through high school students in the Delta region now have a special opportunity to experience the wonderful world of art as never before, thanks to an innovative approach to art education introduced by the Bologna Performing Arts...

From rocking chairs to restoring a Historic Church. (Southern Scrapbook).(Greg Harkins)
May 1, 2003... Greg Harkins has answered to a higher calling. The nationally recognized skilled craftsman who has made rocking chairs for U.S. Presidents, Congressmen, and celebrities has turned part of his energies to another special project--the restoration...

"Gardens of Madison County" to feature tables and tours. (Southern Scrapbook).
May 1, 2003... If you love the beauty of Mississippi gardens, you'll be head over heels at the upcoming Gardens of Madison County Tours and Tablescapes event, hosted by Madison Ridgeland Academy (MRA) to raise funds to upgrade the school's elementary computer...

Yazoo City teen works to make a difference for sick kids. (Southern Scrapbook).(Samantha Book)
May 1, 2003... Imagine waking up one morning and finding out that your best friend was deathly ill. Would you have what it takes to make a difference in that person's life and the lives of others, or would you simply settle for the mindset that there was...

Big fun on the bayou: it just wouldn't be summer in the deep South without crawfish. (Food).
May 1, 2003... The bayou country of south Louisiana is a mecca for food lovers in search of the legendary "Jambalaya, crawfish pie and file gumbo," immortalized in the Cajun melody by Hank Williams, Sr. Crawfish are especially esteemed by the descendants of...

Detour to French camp: take a step back in time at this unsported Natchez Truce settlements.
May 1, 2003... To motorists traveling the Natchez Trace, French Camp--midway between Jackson and Tupelo--looks like a frontier-era settlement: A weathered dogtrot log cabin stands behind a split rail fence. A white clapboard church crowns a hill. If it's a...

A castle on a hill. (Looking Back).(Pine Hills Hotel)
May 1, 2003... In 1927 the Pine Hills Hotel was one of the most stunning architectural edifices in the Harrison and Hancock county area. Like a castle on a hill, it majestically overshadowed virtually every other building throughout the region during its 55...

The people's palace: as the Mississippi State Capitol turns 100, we examine the exquisite architecture and little-known secrets of this grand building.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Referred to by native Mississippians as the "New Capitol," Mississippi's State Capitol building will celebrate its 100th birthday June 3. The Beaux Arts-style structure was built between 1901 and 1903 for just over $1 million. Between 1979 and...

Mississippi's blues brothers: the sights and sounds of Highway 61 provide a backdrop for Frank and Eddie Thomas' music. (Culture Center).(Natchez Trace: A Road Through the Wilderness)
May 1, 2003... Music has always played a major role in the lives of Frank and Eddie Thomas. Growing up in Iuka, their mother was a choir director, a position Frank holds today. During the 1960s, Eddie played trumpet in an award-winning local band and later...

Cabin fever: a guide to some of Mississippi's most unique summer camps.
May 1, 2003... For many parents, the words "summer camp" might conjure thoughts of swim caps, sack races, and strange crafts made from macaroni. But today's summer camps offer much more than the traditional outdoor activities of just a few years ago. Right...

Thank you: how one special camper helped a counselor learn more about herself.
May 1, 2003... I awake at 6:30 a.m. on the fifth of July. Destination: Percy Quin State Park near McComb. Arrival time: 8 a.m. Purpose: brief counselor meeting before herds of campers arrive. Dragging myself out of the bed, I drowsily consider...

Two to grow on: respected Mississippi gardening experts share their secrets in a pair of new books. (Home Pages).(Norman Winter and Nellie Neal )(Book Review)
May 1, 2003... What do Mississippi garden gurus Norman Winter and Nellie Neal seem to have most in common? It's a passion to answer our questions and educate us about gardening, and each has a new book out to further those goals. Nellie Neal, the...

The light fantastic. (Can't Miss).(Ganz candlesticks)
May 1, 2003... When stodgy silver candlesticks just won't do, these ornate Italian-influenced creations may fit the bill. From the Bella Casa collection by Ganz, each piece features bold colors and patterns and gold leaf accents. The crowning glory is a ring...

Small wonders. (Can't Miss).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This miniature Bible makes a sweet gift and a lasting keepsake for a new baby. Contained within its 3 x 5-inch covers are all the books of the New Testament, plus Psalms and Proverbs. The white cotton cover is trimmed in eyelet lace, tied with...

Now you're cookin'. (Can't Miss).(Viking Range microwaves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The trend toward using commercial-type cooking products at home reaches a new level as Viking Range Corporation introduces its first microwave ovens. The Greenwood-based firm's new stainless steel ovens bring the signature Viking style to a...

Dining by design: top decorating and culinary experts cook up three extraordinary table settings and means.
May 1, 2003... TUSCAN BREAKFAST ... WITH A SOUTHERN TWIST TABLE DESIGN BY THE CUPBOARD MENU BY JO LESLIE MENU Ham with Red-Eye Gravy Cheese Nest Eggs Baked Grits and Cornmeal Broiled Grapefruit and Oranges with Brown Sugar...

Details, details. (Easy Does It).
May 1, 2003... Whether you' re preparing for four or four hundred, details make a difference Any guest will feel special with an original place card or napkin ring So could even be given as favors as memories of the event. Let your china or party theme...

Dish it out.
May 1, 2003... Bruno's Eclectic Cuisine in Jackson has a wonderful dish called Coconut Shrimp. I would very much like to have the recipe. Paul Day Madison BRUNO'S COCONUT SHRIMP 10 large shrimp, peeled, tails attached 1/4 cup...

Bloom country: Mississippi garden clubs celebrate decades of serving their communities and get set to host a national convention.
May 1, 2003... For those e of us not actively involved in garden clubs, the idea may conjure up images of quaint little ladies growing a few flowers or volunteering to pull weeds in the community flower bed. But the idea that garden clubs contribute to our...

A study in contrasts.(interior design)
May 1, 2003... Elegance Abounds PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BARRETT The charm and comfort of a home are set not only by the pace of the inhabitants but also by the design decisions that first bring the interior spaces to life. The professional experience...

Where in Mississippi is...Chunky? (Small-Town Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... We'd seen the sign along Interstate 20 many times, but no one seemed to know much about the little town with the funny name. "Chunky," the white letters read. Thoughts of candy bars and soup came to mind, but what was the real story behind the...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... May & June Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MAY 2 Jackson Mississippi Chorus Spring Concert Composer Daniel E. Gawthrop will be the honored...

Run aground in the promised land. (On Being Southern).
May 1, 2003... As I picked my son up at the classroom door of the Episcopal kindergarten, his teacher leaned over to my ear and whispered, "He talks about Mississippi like it's the promised land." I laughed and answered that we were heading to Mississippi for...