Glorious glass: This Columbus artisan never tires of pursuing her passion
Even as a child, enchanted by the luminous stained glass windows in Laurel’s First Baptist Church, Jane Crawford was captivated by the jewel-like beauty.
Rain rituals
Finally — rain! This week the Golden Triangle area got some much needed rain. It wasn’t too great for my little dogs, who do not like to go into the backyard when the grass is wet. However, for everyone else, the showers were a wonderful event. Gardens perked up and flowers smiled.
Former Columbian explores church’s Jewish roots
Jewish Roots Journey: Memoirs of a Mizpah” is a chronicle of Nancy Petrey’s exploration of the Jewish roots of the church, and the deeper understanding she came to of scripture, church history and the history of modern Israel through intensive study and travel.
Come one, come all: Tabernacle Camp Meeting set to celebrate 184 years
Since 1828, the faithful have gathered at Tabernacle Campground near Ethelsville, Ala., for an annual retreat of worship, fellowship and play. This summer is no exception.
{Nourish} Cooking: learn to love it
“But I hate to cook.” I hear it all the time. Whether it’s too time-consuming, too messy, or the end result is less than appetizing, one’s disdain for sautéing, simmering and stirring seems to be the number one reason for falling off the weight loss bandwagon.
Southern gardening: Caladiums bring color into shady landscapes
Shade is an asset during summer’s triple-digit temperatures, but you may find a shady spot in the landscape that needs some color.
Make a splash: While summer lasts, celebrate the ocean blue (and poolside, too) with themed cakes
Did you notice? By July 5, many big box stores had replaced their festive red, white and blue displays with reams of back-to-school supply lists. Don’t let bins of notebooks, pencils and glue psych you out of celebrating the weeks of summer break remaining. Even if you don’t have an actual trip to the beach to look forward to, that’s no reason not to pull out the tiki torches, bake a themed cake and make some waves right at home.
Junior Auxiliary teams with library to inspire early literacy skills
I got it!” beamed Delaney Shedd, touching small fingers to the screen of an Early Literacy Station to make an image of a flower, a train or an animal appear. At just 22 months old, her consonants may not be quite crisp, but her understanding that she was making things happen definitely computed.
Noxubee band reunites, welcomes special guest
The boys are back in town. Or soon will be, when original members Clyde Lindley and Billy Watkins join with Taylor Watkins, Jonathan Scarborogh, Mike Dawson, W.G. Watkins and Todd Watkins for a reunion performance of the 21st Street Band
CAC celebrates Woody Guthrie centennial with film and song
When Woody Guthrie died in 1967, he left behind eight children, about 1,000 songs and a musical legacy that helped shape the American folk movement. July 14 marks the centennial of the Okie’s birth. The Columbus Arts Council is joining a worldwide celebration of the milestone.
Pride of place
The July-August issue of “Readers’ Digest” carries a feature in which people make short comments about places that have meaning for them. Mississippi has two: one about Smithville recovering from last year’s tornado, and one by Morgan Freeman about why the Delta is special to him.
Columbus did not have an entry. One would not expect it to; there is no special reason for us to be included. The article did make me think, however. What would one say about Columbus if invited to do so? I decided to give it a try.
Local eats: making light choices
I’m not one to complain much about the heat. I’m a summer girl through and through and will take 100 degrees and humidity over a frigid barren winter day any time. And besides, it’s nothing a little river or lake time, a pool day, or even a spray of the water hose can’t fix.
Keeping up with Mama and the Kardashians
I confess that I do love the Kardashians! There, I said it.
On an episode last week, Kim got in touch with her playful side by visiting a wig shop in Los Angeles just for the heck of it. I confess that I do love the Kardashians! There, I said it.
On an episode last week, Kim got in touch with her playful side by visiting a wig shop in Los Angeles just for the heck of it. Of course, she would spend the rest of the episode sporting a different wig every day to freak her family out. Neon pink, platinum blonde and even a short pixie kept her family wondering if she was totally losing it. I think it’s fabulous to step way outside your comfort zone, and it’s only then that you can truly experience that new side of you that is thrilling, surprising even.
Southern Olympics
The Summer Olympics open later this month in London. Athletes from all over the globe will vie in over three dozen contests. There are competitions in everything from archery to sailing. At least three involve riding bikes; six use balls, and some contenders will ride horses or sail boats, or paddle canoes. It all sounds horribly exhausting.
Many of us here in the Golden Triangle are wondering just how those Olympians gather the energy to take on such Herculean tasks. For heaven’s sake, surviving summer in this part of the world is a feat of Olympian magnitude. We deserve medals for endurance. I am suggesting a few contests in which we might excel.
A family patriarch marks 50th year in the historic home he and his wife loved the moment they saw it
Fifty years after Robert and Donna Snow struggled through undergrowth to catch their first glimpse of the weathered beauty that would become their life’s passion, Robert Snow can still recite even the smallest details. It is no wonder, perhaps, since that October morning in 1961 changed the course of his life, and was the salvation of Waverley Mansion.
Women sweat, ladies glisten
When the mercury rises, we know it’s summertime down here in the South. As we have all been told since we were young’uns, “It’s hotter than blazes.”
Well, you don’t have to succumb to the 100 degree temps without some hot options for beating the heat, at least when it comes to your hair. Nothing is more glamorous than an “updo” this summer. My favorites are right off the pages of In Style, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Techie fitness and nutrition: Motoactv and Lose It!
Like most folks these days, I depend on technology to keep my life running smoothly, keep up with friends and family, and entertain myself for hours on end. But did you know that techie gadgets can actually help you get fit or even lose weight?
The people’s court
I read with interest this week that former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has been under investigation by federal authorities, and is having his day in court.
You might remember him as mayor during the Hurricane Katrina crisis. That was a tragedy of Biblical proportions. Yet, Nagin may have added to the damage by making public statements during the disaster that were offensive and racist.
Get merry: Still time to enter CAC’s holiday card decorating contest
Admittedly, most minds may be more preoccupied with sunny beaches than Santa Claus this time of year, but those holidays will roll around sooner than we think.
The Columbus Arts Council’s Holiday Card Decorating Contest will accept entries through Friday, June 29, in three age categories: age 10 and below; 11-17; and 18 and up.
Pillowcase frocks are ‘changing lives, one little dress at a time’
June sunlight spilling through the windows of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall found many hands and light hearts at work on a recent Saturday morning. Amid the muted hum of portable sewing machines and murmur of casual chat and easy laughter, volunteers cut armholes, ironed bias tape, pinned trim and stitched straps.