Mississippi Magazine articles from November 2006

Mississippi Magazine archives from November 2006

Editor's note.
November 1, 2006... Does an oversized aluminum Hershey's kiss have any inherent value? How about a tattered velvet-covered Santa Claus, a used-up MetroCard from the New York subway, or a slightly misshapen wreath made from red and green interlocking plastic beads?...

Thank you for consistently reflecting the heart, soul, spirit, and post-Katrina determination.(MAILBOX)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Thank you for consistently reflecting the heart, soul, spirit, and post-Katrina determination of Mississippi. Seeing such homegrown talent as 3 Doors Down featured in the Best of Mississippi 2006 issue (July/August) made us south Mississippians...

Birth of a new tradition.(southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2006... St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson has the distinction of being the only church in Mississippi to own a near-life-size Fontanini Nativity scene. But how the church came to obtain it is a tale in itself. "For many years, we had a lovely...

The mad potter returns.(southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2006... Without its own display space after Hurricane Katrina, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of art in Biloxi will soon share the works of one of its namesakes with art lovers at another Gulf Coast venue. As part of a program of coastal camaraderie called...

Okolona's a-maze-ing story.(southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2006... Sharing stories of past and present life in a small Mississippi town is the goal of a colorful new "story labyrinth" outside the Carnegie Library in Okolona, and local leaders say they hope the site of the mosaic design will be a place where...

Racing at the speed of light.(southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2006... The Sundance solar car team from the small town of Houston is on a winning streak. For the sixth consecutive year, this group of adrenaline-loving students has sped past other teams from around the world to take the open-division championship...

Green party.(southern scrapbook)
November 1, 2006... The Crosby Arboretum in Picayune will mark 20 years of serving as a living tribute to unspoiled nature with an outdoor celebration November 11. Created as a memorial to timber pioneer and philanthropist L.O. Crosby Jr., the arboretum is a...

Can't miss.
November 1, 2006... 1 giving thanks 1 Remember what's important when you serve soup in this clay vessel shaped and glazed entirely by hand by Miller's Mud Pottery. The bowl features a small cross stamped on the inside. $32. Turkoyz, Highland Village, Jackson;...

The big picture.(CULTURE CENTER)
November 1, 2006... Don Jacobs' journey as a muralist has taken him from creating beach scenes on the back of a garage to the prestige of painting a 540-square-foot landscape at the Mississippi Governor's Mansion. So the 56-year-old has had to quit thinking of...

Christmas in Wiggins.(LOOKING BACK)
November 1, 2006... Christmas Day, December 25, has been celebrated by followers of Jesus since the 7th century A.D. In England, for hundreds of years after this date, each civil, ecclesiastical, and legal year began on Christmas Day. For some reason, the Anglican...

Let's talk turkey.(FOOD)(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... "How was the turkey? Was it dry?" If this phrase is not being whispered or murmured at dinner tables across the country, it is certainly banging around in every cook's head during the holiday meal. Even though countless men and women are...

Natural beauty: the warm colors and organic shapes of pumpkins and other late-season vegetables are perfect for decorating.(EASY DOES IT)
November 1, 2006... I've always loved pumpkins, squashes, and gourds that come in many Colors, shapes, and sizes. They are a welcome sight stacked in giant orange mountains or in rows interspersed with colorful mums at roadside fruit and vegetable stands. ...

A show of force: forcing bulbs into bloom is an easy way to provide color for the holiday season.(GARDENING)
November 1, 2006... Let's face it. There are moments in winter when the cold air, lack of sunlight, and absence of color can give us the blues. Humans crave color during this bleak season, and one of the best ways to bring those vibrant greens and reds back into...

Fair and friendly: New Albany is known for its cosmopolitan air and congenial spirit.
November 1, 2006... When asked what it is that makes their town unique, most New Albany residents respond with the same mischievous glimmer in their eyes, the same wry smile, and say, "Well, we park in the middle of the street." While this idiosyncrasy can be...

Proud to serve: a Hattiesburg couple opens their home to Camp Shelby soldiers for a special Thanksgiving dinner.
November 1, 2006... An hour-and-a-half commute from her home in south Hattiesburg to work in Bay Springs gives Kay Smith plenty of thinking time. One morning in 2004, she called her husband, Marlin, and suggested, "Why don't we invite some soldiers to have...

All through the house.
November 1, 2006... The Federal-style home of the Welsh family sits atop a high hill in Jackson's Eastover neighborhood, exuding stately dignity. The picture-perfect landscaping is lush even in deepest winter, thanks to meticulously manicured evergreens. But...

Decorating with personality: holiday adornments suit the distinctive styles of four Mississippi families.
November 1, 2006... Eclectic The northeast Jackson home of Jan and Andrew Townes, decorated by designer Katherine Garraway Browne, reflects the past while creating new memories with the couple's six-year-old son, Holland. The white-flocked Christmas tree with...

An enchanted evening: twinkling lights, merry music, and dressed-up holiday foods make for a Christmas part? to remember.(Recipe)(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... Last year, Palmer Wilks got his Christmas wish. His wife, Jean, agreed to host a Christmas party for their family and friends at their home in Madison. Jean, who has worked at Harold's clothing store in Jackson for 18 years, worried that she...

A cup of cheer: a traditional holiday coffee draws friends to celebrate in Vicksburg.
November 1, 2006... Four Vicksburg friends were visiting one day when the subject of cohosting a Christmas party arose. "Why not have a coffee and let each of us invite 15 people?" said one. This remark heralded the beginning of a Yuletide tradition that has...

Dish it out.
November 1, 2006... When visiting Bay Saint Louis, I always make a point to have dinner at The Sycamore House. I was thrilled to find out that it has reopened since Hurricane Katrina. Could you please see if they would be willing to share their secret recipe for...

Novel ideas: southern writers serve up gift ideas for everyone on your list.(HOME PAGES)
November 1, 2006... THE DOGS WHO FOUND ME: WHAT I'VE LEARNED FROM PETS WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND By Ken Foster. Paperback, $12.95. The Lyons Press, www.lyonspress.com. Ken Foster is a magnet for dogs and disasters. One might say living in New York during 9/11...

Where in Mississippi is ... Pocahontas: legends take flight in a tiny Hinds County town.(SMALL-TOWN SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
November 1, 2006... The little Hinds County community of Pocahontas has roots deep below its red clay soil and wings high above the treetops. The town, located along the county's northwestern border, was founded in 1884 when landowner J.E. Lane granted the...

November & December.(CALENDAR OF EVENTS)(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. NOVEMBER 1-4 Jackson Mistletoe Marketplace This popular show includes a variety of special events, dining...

Can you identify this Mississippi scene?(picture this)
November 1, 2006... If so, enter online at www.mississppimagazine.com. You may also send your answer to picturethis@mismag.com of write to Mississippi Magazine, Attn: Picture this, 5 Lakeland Circle, Jackson, MS 39216. All entries must include name, address, phone...

From the last issue.(picture this)
November 1, 2006... This ornately detailed wrought-iron balcony is part of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau building on the corner of Washington and Clay streets in downtown Vicksburg. The structure was built in the 1970s but was designed with extra...

Fine linens: Hattiesburg-born fabric designer Lisa Fine draws inspiration from the Far East.(MADE IN MISSISSIPPI)
November 1, 2006... Lisa Fine's story, like her textiles, is embroidered with enchanting scenes: A Hattiesburg childhood in the shade of magnolia and pine trees; college years in Massachusetts and Texas studying history and fashion; pursuing journalism and...

The Mississippi Party.(ON BEING SOUTHERN)
November 1, 2006... Every December for most of my childhood, my parents had a party at our house to celebrate the anniversary of Mississippi's statehood. The "Mississippi Party" was a black-tie affair, a seated dinner that was the biggest social event of my...