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TRASH TO TRASHION

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Mary Prater

TRASH TO TRASHION by Deborah Fagan Carpenter  One man’s trash is—well—another man’s haute couture. Paul Thomas makes vogueish fashions from objects that many would consider useless rubbish, an innovative contribution to the art world that simultaneously calls attention to responsible waste disposal. Repurposing discards … Continue reading →

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Namesake by Joe Goodell

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mary Prater

Katrina was a natural disaster that ravaged the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and a man-made disaster that devastated the historic city of New Orleans. It was an epic event, whose aftermath revealed the very best in human nature — and the … Continue reading →

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WALKIN’ TO NEW ORLEANS by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Carrying a backpack half her own weight, petite North Westerner, Hilary Leonard took a little Southern walk — from Savannah, Georgia to New Orleans, Louisiana. In January 2015, the Seattle, Washington resident traveled via Greyhound bus across the country … Continue reading →

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So, What’s the Fascination ? by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Mary Prater

What is it about the South? What is it that captivates people all over the world? Yeah, historically we’ve exhibited some bad behavior—and some currently— but it remains one of the most puzzling, yet intriguing places on the planet. So … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving–A Celebration of Appreciation

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Thanksgiving is a holiday for the senses! A holiday teaming with delectable aromas and color. A holiday for remembering or creating a lifetime of memories. A holiday when everyone has a singleness of purpose, and in theory at least: that … Continue reading →

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When Cultures Collide – By Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

“Everybody has a voice, and Memphis provides a platform for that voice.” The broad spectrum of Memphis and Delta history is brought to colorful life in the form of music, art, film, dance and story-telling at the Center for Southern … Continue reading →

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Spectre, the Best Kept Secret in Alabama

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mary Dawson

One of my favorite movies is Tim Burton’s Big Fish, a 2003 film about Edward Bloom, a former traveling salesman from Alabama with a gift for storytelling, who is confined to his deathbed. Bloom’s estranged son, Will, attempts to mend … Continue reading →

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