Mailbox.What a great article about the Eudora Welty Noun 1. Eudora Welty - United States writer about rural southern life (1909-2001) Welty garden in the May/June issue CA Writer's Roots"). Julie Whitehead did a magnificent job of weaving together the Welty quotations and the descriptive and explanatory material, and Tempy Segrest's photographs captured the spirit of this garden for all seasons. I was especially glad that your article gave appropriate credit to the work of Susan Haltom in making this re-created garden a reality. Great ideas are important, but they don't become a reality without one individual who is totally committed to making it happen. Susan has certainly been this individual for this garden. I've visited gardens all over the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and abroad, and the Welty garden is worthy to serve as a magnet, a destination landscape, for travelers from everywhere. Loyce McKenzie Madison I am from Meadville and now live in central Georgia. While visiting with a dear friend at her beach house in Orange Beach, Alabama Orange Beach is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,784.[1] About the Orange Beach Community Orange Beach is home to the largest Charter Fishing Fleet on the Gulf of Mexico and a favorite vacation spot for , I was going through her magazines and came across Mississippi Magazine. I had a fit because I never knew that it existed! Since I have been in Georgia, I have collected anything I could find that had to do with my home state. Needless to say, I came right home and subscribed for myself and my mother, who still lives in Meadville. I love your magazine! Melissa West Tennille, Georgia Tennille is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,505 at the 2000 census. Geography Tennille is located at (32.938174, -82.810582)GR1. Your article "Downhome Dr. Doolittle" (July/August) was very well done. My family and I want to thank you for such an informative and well-written article. I think Molly Davis captured the essence of my husband's personality and life. The three children and I thank you so much for the notoriety and publicity you created with this article. Dot Stewart Picayune Picayune (pĭkəy  n`), city (1990 pop. 10,633), Pearl River co., S Miss., near the Pearl River and the La. line; inc. 1904.
I am not from Mississippi, but I discovered your magazine on a trip to Jackson to view the "Glory of Baroque Dresden" exhibit. I've really enjoyed the two issues I've read and have already tried several of the delicious recipes. I look forward to future issues. Virginia Laux Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, Alabama. Huntsville is the largest city in northern Alabama in a region of a half-million people, with the city proper having 168,132 residents (2006 estimate). I happened today to read the feature article on the town of Liberty in your latest issue ("Where in Mississippi is ... Liberty?", July/August). I was interested to learn about Gale Borden and Dr. Tichenor, both of whose products I grew up with, and the plaudits for local legend Jerry Clower This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. are well-deserved. However, I was dismayed at the lack of mention of probably the most widely recognized and nationally acclaimed citizen of Liberty and Amite County, Rev. Will D. Campbell Will D. Campbell (born 1924 in Amite County, Mississippi, United States) is a Baptist minister, activist, author, and lecturer. Throughout his life, he has been a notable white supporter of civil rights in the Southern United States. . Perhaps best known for his early work, Brother to a Dragonfly dragonfly, any insect of the order Odonata, which also includes the damselfly. Members of this order are generally large predatory insects and characteristically have chewing mouthparts and four membranous, net-veined wings; they undergo complete metamorphosis. , which garnered him a National Book Award nomination, Rev. Campbell is a prolific writer of fiction for adults and children and significant nonfiction, [as well as] an ordained or·dain tr.v. or·dained, or·dain·ing, or·dains 1. a. To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. b. To authorize as a rabbi. 2. minister noted nationally as a civil rights activist for his work with such prominent figures as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though he now continues his calling in Tennessee, he returns often to Mississippi and never ceases to write and speak about his beloved Amite County. Throughout his very full life, he has done everything he can to exemplify the name of his place of origin; we need to acknowledge his gifts to us all. Barbara Carpenter Jackson I was surprised to see that my hometown, Corinth, has a festival ("Satisfy Your Craving for ... Slugburgers?", Southern Scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. , July/August). I'm glad to see the activities to my state. I am now a retired teacher, having taught in Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and Japan. My husband, an Army officer, was from near Sardis. I thoroughly enjoy your magazine, which was sent to me by my good friend in Brandon. Violet Reynolds Dickerson El Paso El Paso (ĕl pă`sō), city (1990 pop. 515,342), seat of El Paso co., extreme W Tex., on the Rio Grande opposite Juárez, Mex.; inc. 1873. , Texas I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate you and your staff choosing my stationery line to appear in the "Can't Miss" section in the May/June issue of Mississippi Magazine. It was an honor to be included in a magazine that is loved by so many hi our state as well as many other areas. I have received considerable response from the article, and I just wanted to say thank you. Cindy Bell Pixistix Meridian I have subscribed to Mississippi Magazine for quite some time and look forward to each and every issue. I even gave my friend in England a England A refers to England's developmental national teams in several sports. Players on these teams often "graduate" to slots on the appropriate senior national team. The phrase may refer to:
Terry Robbins Columbia Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : In the "Hot Pursuits" article (July/August), the dates for the annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs were listed incorrectly. The correct dates are September 10-12. For more details on this event, see "For the Birds" in our Southern Scrapbook section, pg. 13. 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. (Please note, letters may be edited for length and clarity.) And don't forget to send in requests for your favorite recipes from Mississippi restaurants to food editor Mary Leigh Furrh for our Dish It Out column. Send requests via e-mail to mlfurrh@aol.com of in writing to Dish It Out, 5 Lakeland Circle, Jackson, MS 39216. (Recipes from chain restaurants may not be available.) |
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