Adele Elliott: Girl power
We have probably all heard of Emma Thompson, the glamorous English movie star. Columbus can lay claim to another precious Emma Thompson, this one a recent graduate of The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Adele Elliott: Slippery lips
“A slip of the lip can sink a ship.” That was a well-known axiom during the 1940s, when the world was at war.
Adele Elliott: Laissez les bons temps rouler
Tuesday, March 4, will be an ordinary day almost every place in the world — except in New Orleans.
Adele Elliott: What the frack?
Please tell me that winter is over. Oh, I know the forecast for the coming week predicts that temperatures will drop back into the 20s. But, they could be wrong. Cross your fingers.
Table Talk series continues Wednesday
The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library continues its Table Talk series on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with a presentation by Dispatch columnist and author Adele Elliott.
Adele Elliott: Bad news
The press must be overwhelmingly happy these days. There is a mountain of bad news.
Adele Elliott: On the road again
Chris and I have been without a car, on and off, since Thanksgiving. The only reason that we had food in the house (especially pet food), is because of our generous neighbors, Jyl Barefield and Greg Nayden. They chauffeured us to the grocery, to the Miller Marine party, and to the drugstore to pick up my meds.
Adele Elliott: Put on your walking shoes
There are some things that are universal to the human experience. These events transcend languages, cultures and eras. Almost everyone will feel love, or joy, or pain, in their lifetime. One of the saddest that we encounter is cancer.
Adele Elliott: Good breeding
Everyone has an opinion about dogs. From Aristotle to Dave Berry, poets, philosophers, politicians and children have all weighed in on “man’s best friend.”
Adele Elliott: Oh, the humanity
Tuesday was officially “Humanitarian Day,” an under-recognized and under-publicized event. On this day, we are encouraged to do something nice for a stranger. The catch is that your kindness must be anonymous, if possible.
Adele Elliott: Fear of poetry
I made a list of subjects that I would not write about this week because I am sick of them.
Adele Elliott: Resolutions for everyone except me
Welcome to the New Year!
I have made it clear that I adopt no resolutions for myself. But, really, don’t you know a million people who could use improvement?
Adele Elliott: Not so ‘new’ resolutions
Welcome 2014! Oh my, is anyone really ready to face another year? I certainly am not.
Adele Elliott: Celebrating Christmas
It seems that every holiday has its own traditions. They vary from country to country, even from household to household. Some may have their roots in cultural rituals or folklore, which might seem peculiar to people in other places on the globe. Christmas probably has more than most holidays.
Adele Elliott: The Christmas clock is ticking
We have just a few more shopping days until Christmas. Are you in panic mode yet? Not to worry. I am here with tons of great last-minute gift ideas.
Adele Elliott: How the glitch stole health care
“Affordable” health care seems to be on the minds of almost everyone in this country. There is no doubt that it is gravely needed. People are dying from poverty.
Adele Elliott: Thanksgiving
This week we are probably thinking about the things we are thankful for.
My husband, Chris, is grateful for all the wonderful goodies that we will eat, especially turkey sandwiches. I am grateful to our friend Betty Miller, who invited us to share the special Thanksgiving meal with her family.
Adele Elliott: Wildlife
I was fascinated by the recent sightings of coyotes in Columbus’ city neighborhoods. These animals were seen by several residents. Although this is rare, they
Adele Elliott: Important exports
I like to brag about local talent. It seems that Mississippi has more creative people than any other state. OK, I haven’t done the research.
Adele Elliott: Lights! Camera! Cook!
We all know that Mississippi has produced some of the best writers and musicians in the world. Now we can add another talented resident to