Mailbox: I just wanted to take a quick moment to show my appreciation of your magazine.In the March/April issue, Jennifer Moffett hit the nail on the head in "Finding Home," her article on Katrina Cottages The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. . Many articles and interviews have been done, but this one was the most accurate. She also captured true feelings in her descriptive narratives. I am certain that kudos are not freely given, and I wanted to let you know that Mississippi Magazine definitely deserves one here! Mike Wann's photography truly captured the inside of one of these cottages like no other. I know the issue is close to heart for me, so my opinion may be subjective, but my appreciation of a job well done is not! Thank you for allowing our message to be spread. Susan Tolar to·lar n. See Table at currency. [Slovene, from German Taler, taler; see dollar.] Ocean Springs I enjoy Mississippi Magazine. It brings back memories from my days in Tupelo tupelo, in botany tupelo: see black gum. Tupelo, city, United States Tupelo (t  `pĭlō, ty . I have also lived in Hattiesburg and appreciated the articles
on Hattiesburg in the latest issue ("It Happens in the Hub,"
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Betty G. Bennett Georgetown, Texas Georgetown is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 28,339 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williamson CountyGR6. Southwestern University is located in Georgetown. Thank you for the wonderful article you've done on my work in the January/ February edition ("Painting the Town"). I was absolutely amazed a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. when I saw it! I have had so many calls and comments on the article and have had orders from all over the country as a result. Kristen Twedt was a joy to do the interview with, and I felt like she was a friend when we finished. Mike Wann was so much fun during the photo shoot, and he's a very talented photographer. Thanks again--all the best! Linda Theobald Diamondhead I'd like to thank Glenda Wadsworth and Tempy Segrest for capturing the true charm of Philadelphia in the feature published in your 2007 Wedding Register edition (January/February). We have received numerous phone calls from people interested in visiting our city after reading your article. I think the picture of Peggy's fried chicken Fried chicken is chicken which is dipped in a breading mixture and then deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. The breading seals in the juices but also absorbs the fat of the fryer, which is sometimes seen as unhealthy. has a lot to do with it! We already knew what a special place Philadelphia is, and now everyone else will, too! Lisa J. Smith, executive director Philadelphia-Neshoba County Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia Main Street Association Philadelphia I really enjoy Mississippi Magazine. A friend of mine gave it to me for Christmas several years ago, and this year I gave it to her, so now we are both getting it and our husbands can't fuss about us spending money on magazines! LaCelle Bowen Flora Flora, in Roman religion, goddess of flowers and fertility. Her festival, the Floralia, Apr. 28–May 1, was celebrated with great gaiety and licentiousness. I am a regular subscriber to Mississippi Magazine, and I look forward to reading my copy every two months. The current issue has wonderful articles about Hattiesburg, where I was born. I was enthralled en·thrall tr.v. en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls 1. To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled the audience. 2. To enslave. with the grand pictures and fascinating information about my hometown home·town n. The town or city of one's birth, rearing, or main residence. Noun 1. hometown - the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; "he never went back to his hometown again" . My aunt, also from Hattiesburg but currently living in Washington D.C., doesn't subscribe, so I sent her the pages. She was thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to receive them. Thank you! Carol Abshire Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. The grand opening of the new Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland has been rescheduled for June 7-9. For more information, call 601/981-0019 or see www.mscrafts.org. Please send your ideas and opinions to Letters to the Editor. 5 Lakeland Circle, Jackson, MS 39216, or via e-mail to editor@mismag.com. (Letters may be edited for length and clarity.) Recipe requests for our "Dish It Out" column may be send to the same address. For subscription orders or questions about your subscription, or to order back issues, call 800/844-8418 ext. 70, or e-mail subscriptions@mismag.com. Share your favorite recipes and destinations! We're now accepting entries for our 2007 Reader Recipe Contest and Best of Mississippi reader survey! For details on how to submit a recipe, see our ad on page 79; to participate in Best of Mississippi, see page 146. Or visit us online at www.mississippimagazine.com. 
On page 41 of the July/August edition, at the bottom of the page, the Smithsonian was called by an incorrect name. The Smithsonian is NOT an institute. It is an institution - therefore the correct name is the "Smithsonian Institution". So many people get this wrong, but editors of a magazine should know better. An institute is (1) an elementary principle recognized as authoritative; (2) an organization for the promotion of a cause (3) en educational institution; (4) a brief course of instruction on a particular field. An institution is (1) an act of originating, setting up, or founding; (2) an established practice, law or custom;(3) a society or corporation especially of a public character.<br><br>I enjoy your magazine very much. It is handed down to me by my mother-in-law, and I look forward to each issue. I have learned so much about my adopted state and hope to be able to travel to some of the unique places I've read about in your magazine.<br><br>Thank you.<br><br>Janet Fordham |
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