by Elaine Stevens// Unless you are a hermit on one of the Gulf Coast’s barrier islands, you have heard them, seen them, danced to their music, and probably even sang along with them — after a couple of cocktails! Loree Dalgo and Cheri Salvetti are without a doubt two of the most talented and attractive […]
Story and photographs by Martha Whitney Butler// “Where is the rest of her body?” inquired a curious customer. No, they’re not talking about a scene out of a horror movie. They’re asking about one of the most interesting figurines you’ll see in an antique store: half dolls. Made for a plethora of purposes, this busy […]
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By Karen Sock// As I reflect on hearing the words, “You have cancer,” I am reminded how precious and fragile the life experience actually is. So, as I fight the cancer survivor fight for the second time, my focus is on living a full life! Words cannot express the depths of my gratitude as I […]
by John D. Folding Nothing says party like Mardi Gras…and nothing says party like Mardi Gras when it’s fast on the heels of Christmas, New Years and knocking on the door of Valentine’s Day! As I was sitting down to write this article, I thought to myself, “Self, why is Mardi Gras on the date […]
A few weeks ago in a meeting with volunteers at Back Bay Mission, I was asked what long-term sustainability looks like for the people we serve. No one had asked me that question before, however, immediately I knew that the volunteer’s question captured the distinction between giving a person a hand-out and giving a hand-up. […]
Photography by William Colgin // For many people, the Christmas season is the perfect opportunity to spend time with family, cooking, caroling and decorating. Jennifer Mace and her family begin celebrating immediately following Thanksgiving and continue well into the new year. “Christmas has always been a big holiday,” Mace says. “We try to get our […]
By Andrea Yeager // “I love the color and the haircut,” said the three-time cancer survivor, tossing her new shorter hairdo. “It was worth all the work these stylists did.” Michelle Gibbs of Hattiesburg was shocked to be told that she was this year’s final recipient of a makeup and hair makeover. “I couldn’t believe […]
