Life on the MississippiEve Beglarian is a modern-day, female version of Huckleberry Finn, but instead of exploring the mighty Mississippi River on a raft, she did it by kayak and bicycle.
Armed and DangerousLeandra Medine, a New York City blogger also known as The Man Repeller, has termed the recent bracelet craze as an "arm party." And being that I'm a huge fan of both (over) accessorizing and The Man Repeller, I had …
Eat to Help MississippiYes, you heard that right. We urge all of our readers to start eating and feeding your family well—not only for selfish reasons, but because Mississippi needs you. It needs you to be fit, energetic and have a fully functioning …
[Mott] I SurrenderMy sister Inga was a Diet Coke junkie. She kept spare quart bottles of the stuff in reserve so she wouldn't run out. If you saw her out and about, chances are she had a Diet Coke in her hand; …
Lavell Crawford's Big DayThe phrase "larger than life" usually describes an entertainer's persona on stage, not his physical appearance. For Lavell Crawford, it's the other way around.
The Science of AddictionAddiction is described in the "Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book" as "cunning, baffling, powerful." Its reach is widespread. Else Pedersen, executive director of Bridge House, an addiction treatment center in New Orleans, La., estimates 10 to 15 percent of the population …
Booked SolidIt's been a few years since autumn meant back to school for me, but this year I've embarked on a semester as an adult learner. This adventure is courtesy of the Business Advantage Program at the Else School of Management …
Fall ‘11 Trend ReportReady for fall fashion? If not, then may I present the Trend Report, where we view upcoming trends and styles for the fashionista in you.
Deep AwarenessIn the fall of 1991, Deborah Harris, then 39, picked up a couple of muffalettas for lunch from a local restaurant in Shreveport, La. She went downtown to the rooftop of the First United Methodist Church to meet her new …
Double ChicI found so many great pieces while I was out shopping for our fall trends shoot.
Teen Births Have High CostInstead of focusing on emotions, the Women's Fund of Mississippi is highlighting the cost of teen births to advocate for comprehensive sex-education in the state's public schools. Last week, the organization released the study, "Do You Know What You're Spending …
The Aging BrainAn aging brain can be frightening. Many of us fear succumbing to Alzheimer's disease or yielding to dementia.
Pampering the SelfSometimes it's nice to get away and indulge yourself. I tend to joke that living and working downtown, where I walk everywhere, makes driving to the suburbs feel like a trip to a whole other country. I decided to make …
[Queen] Reaching for Greatness'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.' —Oprah Winfrey
A Girl's Game-Day GearIt's time for football, and the men in our lives can hardly contain themselves. Truthfully, the only things I'm excited about are my game-day looks. And although I'm not one to don official team gear, I do fully support wearing …