Mississippi Magazine articles from May 2005

Mississippi Magazine archives from May 2005

From the editor.
May 1, 2005... I am both a picky eater and one who's willing to try anything once. Well, almost anything. After shunning the sushi craze for the last decade, convinced that no sane person could actually enjoy the taste of raw fish, I recently gave in to my...

Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... Your article "The Last Spa" brought back many happy memories. I was 10 years old in 1938 when Daddy drove Mother and me to Allison's Wells on several Sunday afternoon outings. Our blue Chevrolet looked just like the ones in your picture...

Saving the "spirit of Jackson".(southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2005... From Jackson to Florida to the Philippines, the generous hearts of Mississippians are helping those in need--first by purchasing a small airplane for Bible translators and missionaries in 1972 and now by working to fund the plane's return to...

An arts Mecca for Mississippi.(southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2005... Without Mississippi's artists and entertainers, the world would be a different place. Now, with the support of these beloved celebrities, Mississippi will be a different place. Our state's cultural image is on the rise again, thanks to the...

Water colors.(southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2005... On April 27, 1865, a steamboat that was designed to carry 376 but was loaded with more than 2,000 just-released Union soldiers, crew members, and civilians exploded and sank to the bottom of the Mississippi River just eight miles north of...

Kid stuff.(southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2005... Imagine casting a shrimping net off the gulf Coas, making your way through a timber forest maze around Hattiesburg, climbing Indian mounds near Natchez, and playing in a Delta field full of fluffy cotton--all within a few minutes. As part of...

Refuge named for historic hunter.(southern scrapbook)
May 1, 2005... U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials made history recently when they dedicated a new national wildlife refuge to the memory of famed hunting guide Holt Collier. It is the first refuge ever to be named for an African-American. A native...

Can't miss.
May 1, 2005... walking on air 1 Crocs garden clogs are quickly becoming a favorite even with those who never set foot in a flower bed, thanks to their fun color choices, orthotic footbeds, light weight, and clever air vents. $29.99. Reed's, 2013 Hwy. 45...

Music man, medicine man.(CULTURE CENTER)
May 1, 2005... Radiation oncologist William Woods combines the healing arts with the performing arts. At Forrest General Hospital Cancer Center in Hattiesburg, Woods treats patients who face devastating illnesses. But when he's away from work, the...

Fowler was first: nine years after Kitty Hawk, the first flier touched down on Mississippi's Gulf Coast.(LOOKING BACK)
May 1, 2005... On a sunny September afternoon in 1830, Charles Ferson Durant stood beaming with pride inside the wicker gondola of a balloon as he ascended slowly heavenward to become "America's first aeronaut." Flying in a balloon of his own design and...

Cajun country.
May 1, 2005... A trip through the Cajun country of south Louisiana is a culinary odyssey for food lovers. As you drive past winding bayous and verdant countryside towards Lafayette, unfamiliar signs appear outside rural grocery stores, advertising such...

Pretty petals: fanciful flowers for mothers and others.(EASY DOES IT)
May 1, 2005... Flowers have always played a delightful part in my life. As a child, I remember approaching my grandmother's house with the entire front hill covered with beautiful golden daffodils. My sister and I would gather armfuls and fill the entire...

Wish you were here: take home gardening tips from a European-style landscape on Mississippi's Riviera.(GARDENING)
May 1, 2005... Every rose does indeed have its thorn. For the horticulture team at the Beau Rivage resort in Biloxi, the thorns were the roses themselves--hundreds of them, all delicately beautiful but also vulnerable to pests and diseases. As part of the...

City at the crossroads: history and hospitality intersect in charming Corinth.
May 1, 2005... While its successful preservation of Civil War resources garners national attention, the north Mississippi city of Corinth nurtures the joys of small-town life in cultural pursuits and unique traditions. For the 14,000 residents of...

Designer's domain: after a successful career as a fabric designer, an artist and her husband settle into a home full of creative flair.
May 1, 2005... Oxford may be changing and growing, with suburbs and condominium developments sprouting daily in all directions, but there still remains a quiet, genteel heart of the town whose character and ambience beats unaltered. When Judy and Dennis Ford...

Following in their footsteps: three generations of women gather for a special shoe-themed celebration.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... When three Mississippi grandmothers joined forces to host a mother-daughter luncheon celebrating their granddaughters' high school graduation, they were culminating a friendship that spans three generations. "Frances Walton, Norma Flora,...

Bluegrass bash: there's plenty of horsing around at a lively party in Tupelo centered around the most exciting two minutes in sports.
May 1, 2005... A soggy race day didn't dampen the excitement and spirit of more than 120 Tupelo residents who spent an afternoon at the races last spring enjoying good food and good company while raising funds for an area non-profit organization. Red...

Beyond the garden gate: history and horticulture come together in splendid style in a secret garden in Natchez.
May 1, 2005... Walking past the house at 705 Washington Street in Natchez, few would realize the home was mail-ordered from Pennsylvania around 1836. It arrived in pieces--wall and floor boards, windows and doors--all numbered for a two-story house to be...

In full bloom: after years engaging in a labor of love, a Ridgeland couple's home landscape has become their ideal escape.
May 1, 2005... It's a love affair that changes from season to season and shows no signs of waning. When Steve and Rosemary Grantham moved into heir Ridgeland home 11 years ago, it was surrounded by a landscaped yard. After a lot of work and development...

Pathway to enlightenment: a basic backyard is transformed into a serene Southern garden with meandering paths and quiet spots for relaxation.
May 1, 2005... There was nothing wrong with the house. It still looked good, and the floor plan still worked. It had been perfectly fine when the children were still at home. But the children were gone now, and Dick and Betty Mason thought maybe it was time...

The little dogwood that could.
May 1, 2005... Dogwood blossoms, intermingled with redbud sprays, have long characterized the hillsides and woodlands of central Mississippi come spring, but no dogwood yet seen in the country, some think, can compare with the aging wonder of a specimen that...

Trace elements: from natural wonders to Native American relics, a new guide offers insights for exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway.(HOME PAGES)
May 1, 2005... When Francis Bailey completed a trek along the Old Natchez Trace in 1797 he undoubtedly felt lucky to be alive. The journey probably lasted 20 to 30 long, grueling days. Along the crudely defined trail, Bailey had to pass through thick forests,...

Dish it out.
May 1, 2005... I love the idea of "Dish it Out." It's great! I love Mexican food; my favorite is the white cheese dip. Connie's Kitchen in Leland has a great Mexican cheese dip. If there is any way to get this recipe, please do. Loft Chism Indianola...

Where in Mississippi is ... Kiln?(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2005... What do burning charcoal, cutting timber, distilling moonshine, and throwing footballs have in common? They're all part of the unique legacy of a little Gulf Coast town called Kiln. About 13 miles northwest of Bay St. Louis, Kiln...

May & June.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... Please call the number of following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MAY 5-7 Mathiston Spring Gardening Show Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Wood Institute on Highway 403...

Picture this.
May 1, 2005... How well do you know your state? If you can correctly identify the location of this frosty figure, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a great prize from the Mississippi Collection. Instructions for entering are below, left. Good...

The sound heard 'round the world: a self-professed "tinkerer" builds a globally successful musical instrument and sound equipment firm.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
May 1, 2005... Like many a teenager growing up in the era of Elvis, Bo Didley, and rock 'n' roll, Hartley Peavey aspired to play the guitar. His father, "Mr. Mutt" Peavey, owner of Peavey's Melody Music Company in downtown Meridian. was dubious of guitarists...

Corn suppers.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
May 1, 2005... Peppers, tomatoes, onions, squash, peas, carrots--the list could go on and on. All of these and more comprised the backyard gardens I remember from my childhood on Magruder Street, the street housing most of Mississippi State's faculty...