The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines forgiveness as a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. Forgiveness empowers us to recognize the pain we’ve suffered without letting that pain define us. It frees us from damaging emotions and can reduce symptoms of trauma, anger, anxiety and depression. Forgiveness enables us to rise above the […]
Here, we catch up with Anita McAllister, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Emile Ladnier Unit #42, Ocean Springs. McAllister also is past department president for the state of Mississippi, parliamentarian for the state this year and a member of the executive committee for Unit 42. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF […]
When it comes to interior design, furniture plays a significant role in creating a cohesive and stylish look. Here are some of the top furniture trends you can expect to see heading into summer: ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, sustainable and eco-friendly materials are becoming increasingly popular in furniture design. From […]
Did you know that the general financial advice you get online or from your favorite financial “guru” can be wrong for you just as often as it is right? Read that again. There is a 50-50 chance that the guidance you get online or from listening to a financial personality or a random person on […]
With a mom who was a costume designer and seamstress, Andrea Jenkins grew up surrounded by fashion. “Not only did I learn how to sew, but I learned that my passion and knowledge was, in one form or another, in the fashion industry,” recalls the Florida State University graduate, who double-majored in fashion merchandising and […]
Our journey began with a “cheers” in 2021. Tomeka Bryant and I previously had worked together in the rail industry, ran into each other at a conference in St. Louis and got chatting. A juice bar in a caboose car always had been top of mind (and center of heart), and when we saw a […]
June is full of parties and backyard get-togethers. Make this simple dish to bring or serve at your next gathering. It is light, tasty and makes for the perfect appetizer to grab while enjoying all the summer fun! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 8-ounce cheddar block 8-ounce Gouda block 8-ounce cream cheese block Marinade: 1 tsp dried […]
One secret to great food is seasonings. The fresher they are, the better the taste. Herbs have a long and storied history. Many voyages were made to discover routes to faraway lands for spices. Used for food and medicine, only the wealthy could afford them at one time. Seasonings such as cinnamon, cassia, cardamon, ginger […]
They say it’s all in the numbers, and for Matt and Ranae Boomgarden, when it came to deciding where to retire, there couldn’t be a more accurate statement. After moving from Minnesota to Arkansas, the family started vacationing and trying out coastal towns to live in upon retirement. Once they visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
By Memorial Health System Derick Hall’s path to the NFL Draft is one that couldn’t have been predicted in 2001. Before he was a top-150, 4-star recruit out of Gulfport High School and a captain of the Auburn Tigers Football Team, his mom, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, was fighting for her 2-pound, 9-ounce baby boy born four […]
