Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Dr. Shahira Hanna Caring for women through all life’s phases Dr. Shahira Hanna marvels at how far medical technology has advanced since the 1970s and 80s. In its infancy, explains the OB-GYN, laparoscopy involved placing a sharp, metal object into a patient’s abdomen, allowing doctors to look inside the human […]
Three months after the landmark 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, a South Carolina woman named Barbara was raped and became pregnant. She favored abortion, an option now legally available to her, but a compassionate advisor changed her mind. “Someone sat down with her and encouraged her to choose adoption,” says Tiffany Bell, Barbara’s daughter and […]
By Jennifer Ratcliffe | Gulf Coast Moms Blog After a summer of late nights, lax routines and counting swimming as a bath, making a plan to manage the chaos that comes with the school year can be more than a bit overwhelming. How do you balance it all when you want to spend more time […]
Sometimes heading to a nail salon and indulging in a lasting manicure is the ideal way to relax. Dip powder and gel polish are popular methods of prolonged wear, each lasting about two weeks. Both processes form layers of protection, prevent nail biting and are more natural alternatives to acrylic nails that use glue and […]
With a child in college, the expenses can seem endless — tuition, books, room and board and an infinite number of incidentals. How do parents keep their heads above water financially, establish boundaries and make sure their kids’ expectations are rooted in reality? Here’s some practical wisdom from parents who are trying to instill good […]
Graduation night is always meaningful for Mary S. Graham, but her first as president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was among the most memorable. After she hugged the first student to walk across the stage, embracing the rest came naturally. “I hugged over 1,000 people that night,” Graham recalls. “You get excited, and you […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Six years ago, I looked at a picture that a friend had taken of me. I was standing there, 265 pounds, 5 feet 1 inch tall, wearing a size 24/26. Unlike most of the pictures I took — mainly head shots — this one was uncropped, unfiltered and off-guard. I instantly became […]
