In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
The observance of Girl Scout Week from March 12-18 celebrates the birthday of a sisterhood that has touched millions of lives. Here, Becky Traweek, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, tells us about the organization and its impact. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER MISSISSIPPI? Girl Scouting builds […]
Members, pictured left to right, are: Laura Lambert, treasurer; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Doris Hill, parliamentarian; Sandra Pelas, president; Vanessa Edwards-Wassom, historian; Ashley Jarrell, vice president; Jana Owen, dean of chairman. Officers not pictured: Sarah Petri, president elect; Cheryl Boatner, secretary; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Chris Smith, chaplain. Special project chairs not pictured: Pollyanna Robelen, […]
By Sarah Hornby Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the physical symptoms usually are the first thing people think of, emotional factors associated with the disease also can be harmful. The mind and heart may be more closely related […]
Valentine’s Day means flowers, candy and, of course, roses. By pruning established roses around mid-February, Coast gardeners can help ensure frost will not damage new growth. Plants will start blooming in six to eight weeks. Reduce rose bushes by one third, cutting out dead wood, crossing branches or diseased canes. Clean out debris from bud […]
Guys, this one’s for you (or for you, ladies, if you need some inspiration). Choosing the perfect Valentine’s gift is not for the faint of heart, so we’re here to make it easy. You rarely go wrong with a bright, shiny bauble, and some of the Coast’s finest shops and boutiques have shared the top […]
THE HEART As early as the 1250s, a French manuscript titled “Roman de la Poire” (Romance of the Pear), depicted a man offering his heart (which looked somewhat like a pinecone) to his beloved. Heart-like shapes cropped up frequently in medieval art, and during the Renaissance, the symbol’s popularity grew as it was used to depict the sacred heart of Jesus. By […]
