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BLOODY MARY DEVILED EGGS (from delish.com) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon horseradish Juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon celery seed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning Pickled Coins, for garnish Celery leaves, for garnish Place eggs in a large pot and cover with about an inch of water. Place pot VU Z[V]L HUK IYPUN [V H IVPS ;\YU VɈ heat and cover with lid. Let sit for 11 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs from pan and place in a bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, peel eggs; then cut eggs in half. Scoop yolks out and place in a medium bowl. To the bowl with yolks, add mayonnaise, tomato paste, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and celery seed; and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a piping bag. 7SHJL 6SK )H` ZLHZVUPUN VU H ZTHSS WSH[L HUK WYLZZ J\[ ZPKL VM LNNZ PU[V ZLHZVUPUN 7SHJL LNNZ VU H WSH[L HUK WPWL ÄSSPUN PU[V LHJO egg. Top with a pickle slice and celery leaves as garnish.
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CRACKLED EASTER EGGS To boil your eggs, place them in a saucepan, heat until boiling, cover pot, and let stand 11-15 minutes. Remove from heat and run cold water over the eggs (or add ice) until eggs are cool to the touch. Take the cooled eggs and roll them on the counter, or tap with a knife NLU[S` [V JYLH[L JYHJRZ HSS V]LY [OL LNNZ ,HJO VUL JHU OH]L KPɈLYLU[ ZOLSS JYHJRSPUNZ VɈLYPUN ]HYPV\Z KLZPNUZ ^OLU ÄUPZOLK 6UJL HSS [OL LNNZ OH]L ILLU JYHJRLK IVPS ^H[LY HUK ÄUK J\WZ SHYNL HUK KLLW LUV\NO [V cover each egg. I used Betty Crocker Gel Food Color Classic colors, but [OLYL HYL V[OLY IYHUKZ [OH[ HSZV VɈLY ULVU JVSVYZ Drop as many drops of color into each cup as you like, or blend colors. Then, pour boiling water into each cup enough to cover the egg. Please a cracked egg into each cup, and let the eggs sit up for 6-8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. I placed the cups in a baking dish to prevent spills and provide easy storage in the refrigerator. *HYLM\SS` WLLS [OL ZOLSSZ VɈ HUK HKTPYL `V\Y *YHJRSLK ,HZ[LY ,NNZ (Online are plenty of Crackled Easter Eggs instructions as well as ChiULZL ;LH 3LHM ,NNZ PUZ[Y\J[PVUZ 1\Z[ ZLHYJO [OL [P[SL MLLS JVUÄKLU[ PU your preparations, and enjoy).
3-MUSTARD DEVILED EGGS Prepare boiled eggs as above, slice in half, scoop out each yolk, and place yolks in mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons each of yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and Creole mustard. (If you need to add something to break up the mustard taste, drop in a teaspoon or 2 of mayonnaise.) Add a teaspoon of BAIT Seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper, a dash of cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of Cousins Creole Tomato Salad Dressing. Mix and either ZWVVU [OL ÄSSPUN PU[V [OL ZSPJLK LNNZ VY WSHJL ÄSSPUN PU H piping bag and pipe into the eggs. Garnish with parsley or paprika. (The BAIT Seasoning is made in Biloxi, Mississippi, by Specialty Stuft Meats; and Cousins Creole Tomato Salad Dressing is made by Cousins in Madisonville, Louisiana.)
DEVILED EGGS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE TOPPING I use a traditional recipe of mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper and then top the eggs with shredded Parmesan Cheese.
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F E AT U R E Callon Petroleum Company’s Powerful, Positive Impact ................................. 26-29
F AV O R I T E S
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Lowery and Bellipanni Engagement ............................................................... 46-47
G’s Fare A Family Easter Brunch................................................................................. 10-13
In the Garden Garden Gem Tomatoes ................................................................................... 24-25
Legal Notes Southern Planting / Southern Heritage ...............................................................20
Southern Sampler Drew Lipsey, Burgeoning Young Artise .......................................................... 56-57
The Social Scene Art Showing at Magnolia Hall .............................................................................14
A Family Easter Brunch pages 10 - 13
Natchez Garden Club Christmas Luncheon..........................................................15 Christmas Open House ................................................................................... 16-18 Southwest Mississippi Board of Realtors Annual 2019 Christmas Party ..............19 Costume Party ............................................................................................... 22-23 Callon Petroleum Company Christmas Party .................................................. 30-31 Fashion Show Entertains Natchez Newcomers and Ladies Club ..................... 34-35 Krewe of Ceres Reveal Party ...............................................................................36 DAR Christmas Luncheon ...................................................................................37 Margaret Guido’s 90th Birthday Celebration .......................................................38 Mardi Gras Gathering for Rex XXXVIII Joe Stedman .................................. 40-41 Krewe Mystique de la Capitalé “Rock of Ages” Ball ....................................... 42-43 Forever Friends Weekend Trip .............................................................................44
The Wedding Scene Drew Taran Key & David Dustin Perry Wedding ........................................... 32-33
Up & Coming Louisiana Up & Coming ................................................................................. 48-50 Mississippi Up & Coming ................................................................................ 51-55
ON THE COVER 6WDJHG IRU RXU 0DUFK $SULO LVVXH DUH Mosaic Dyed Eggs, made by cracking the boiled egg shells and soaking the egg in gel color dye overnight. Peeling away the shells brings these gems to life offering D XQLTXH WZLVW WR (DVWHU (JJ '\LQJ See story on pages 6 - 7. Photograph by Cheryl Rinehart
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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart COPY EDITOR Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jan Ratcliff S TA F F P H O T O G R A P H E R S Tim McCary Bill Perkins
Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF Cheryl Rinehart CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Gary R. Bachman Becky Junkin
Jan Ratcliff
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GRITS & GRILLADES Serves 24
I have used this recipe from Jackson’s Junior League cookbook 6RXWKHUQ Sideboards for so many years that my cookbook automatically opens to this Grits & Grillades page. I have served this for family and parties for at least thirty years. Grillades is usually made with veal, but I have cut up roast or round steak – whatHYHU , FDQ ÀQG RQ VDOH 0\ IDPLO\ ORYHV this over cheese grits, but friends have used rice. These ingredients can easily be halved or doubled,
GRILLADES 8 pounds beef (See above.) 1 cup oil J\W ÅV\Y 3 cups onions, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 3 cups green peppers, chopped 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons thyme 2 cups burgundy wine (Use a quality brand. You are going to a lot of trouble—don’t skimp here.) 1-2 cups water 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 bunch parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons Tabasco 4 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 6-8 bay leaves
SOUR CREAM MUFFIN BISCUITS This recipe is so easy and has been around for years. I am not even sure where I originally got the recipe, but it is perfect for a party, and there is no need for butter since it is already in the recipe. 1 stick butter, melted 2 cups Bisquick 1 8-ounce carton sour cream 7YLOLH[ V]LU [V KLNYLLZ HUK ZWYH` TPUPH[\YL T\ɉU [PUZ ^P[O UVU Z[PJR ZWYH` *VTIPUL HSS PUNYLKPLU[Z HUK ZWVVU PU[V T\ɉU [PUZ )HRL MVY ÄM[LLU TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS NVSKLU brown. Add homemade jelly or jam, and these are perfect for any meal.
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Cut meat into strips and brown in a little oil in a skillet. Do this in batches, and be Z\YL [V KYHPU [OL ^H[LY VɈ PM P[ ILNPUZ [V accumulate in your pan; you don’t want to boil the meat. Set aside. Add rest of the oil [V WHU HUK Z[PY PU ÅV\Y 0 \Z\HSS` OH]L [V add a little more oil. Continue stirring until a rich brown roux has been made. Do this on low-to-medium heat, and never stop stirring until it is a medium dark brown. Add onions, celery, and green peppers; and stir until tender. Add tomato sauce and thyme, stirring until sauce has lost its bright red color. Add wine and water necessary to make enough gravy to cover the meat. Return meat to gravy, and bring to a boil. Add all the seasonings. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least two hours. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon over your favorite recipe of cheese grits.
MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE When we lived in Monroe, Louisiana, back in the dark ages, this was “the cakeâ€? to make. As time went on, I became braver and braver with my baking. Still, this is a perfect spring-time cake for a luncheon, tea, graduation party, bridal party, or just EHFDXVH ,I \RX FDQQRW Ă€QG WKH SLQHDSSOH pudding, you can use coconut or vanilla in its place. For cake: 1 box Duncan Hines Butter Cake mix 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs 1 can mandarin oranges, juice included For icing: 1 large can crushed pineapple 1 cup coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 package Jell-O Instant Pineapple Pudding 1 large container Cool Whip (not the giant size) Combine the above cake ingredients \U[PS Ă…\Ɉ` HUK WV\Y PU[V NYLHZLK HUK Ă…V\YLK YV\UK JHRL WHUZ )HRL H[ degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. Sprinkle pudding mix over pineapple, add other ingredients, and spread between layers and on top. Refrigerate. Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of eight, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elementary teachHU RI WZHQW\ IRXU \HDUV DQG FHUWLĂ€HG 3LODWHV LQVWUXFWRU
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
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Art Showing at Magnolia Hall uring the week of December 9-14, 2019, guest artists Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets were in Natchez to conduct classes at the Mississippi School of Folk Art. One of the events during their visit in Natchez was an art showing of their original oil/ acrylic paintings—portraits, landscapes, figuratives, and still lifes—staged in historic Magnolia Hall, a popular venue for Natchez’s avid arts enthusiasts and expanding arts district. Guests enjoyed wine and cheese while the Titovets offered lively and intriguing commentary about their works. The event was hosted by Fred and Melinda Kent of Natchez in conjunction with The Natchez Garden Club.
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
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Natchez Garden Club Christmas Luncheon he Natchez Garden Club held its annual Christmas Luncheon December 6, 2019, at the club’s historic property Magnolia Hall in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. For this event that was open to the public, the club entertained guests with a lovely buffet luncheon set amidst the nostalgic ambience of this home’s period holiday décor, a variety of Christmas music by Carolyn Dollar on piano, and a Soup and Casserole Sale staged on the back gallery. Also included in this festive affair was a raffle for an exquisite Christmas Wreath donated by Moreton’s Flowerland. This annual benefit supports the restoration of The Natchez Garden Club’s two historic properties.
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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
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Christmas Open House uring the annual Christmas Open House in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on November 9, 2019, Abby Smith, Brookhaven’s “Miss Merry Christmas 2019,” visited numerous local businesses. Representing the season’s Christmas spirit, she spread holiday happiness throughout the town with her cheerful greetings and promotion of the spirit of giving and of sharing with others the blessings of Christmas time.
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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
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Southwest Mississippi Board of Realtors Annual 2019 Christmas Party n December 16, 2019, the Southwest Mississippi Board of Realtors Association hosted its annual Christmas party at the beautiful Oak Hill Estates in Summit, Mississippi. The venue was decorated with Christmas Trees displayed throughout the home and reception hall. Catered by McAlister’s Deli was a selective buffet of sliced roast, grilled chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh fruit, and dessert with sweet tea. Tables decorated with candle-lit centerpieces and greenery completed the festive holiday atmosphere. Special awards were presented to Debbie Stovall, Realtor of the Year; First Bank, Affiliate of the Year; and Noggin Wild, National Association of Realtor’s Emeritus Award. 2020 Officers and Board of Directors were installed including President Ray Smith, Vice President Patricia Fleming, and Board of Directors— Tara Campbell, Trinity Webb, Terri Hawn, Brent McMillan, and Bruce Gray. Also recognized were outgoing President Tammy Strickland and outgoing Board of Directors members Sydney Wilson and Gary Stewart. During the evening, donations were collected for the “Blessing Bag” Ministry.
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DREW TARAN KEY& DAVID DUSTIN PERRY
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The ceremony was complemented by music from violinist Rona Herring and ÁRUDO HQKDQFHPHQWV E\ (ODLQD $QGHUV 'HVLJQV Following the recessional, guests were invited to a reception held at the Cypress Barn at the Hideaway at Reed’s Estate. Here, guests, family, and wedding party members were entertained by Jackson Capps and his band from Nashville, and were treated to scrumptious fare from Donna’s Catering and cakes from confectioner Molly Manny Robertson. Wedding favors for all before they departed were personalized, circular tree ornaments. The couple plan to take their honeymoon at a later date. Orchestrating the details of both the ceremony and the reception was Elaina Anders Designs; and capturing the entire occasion’s memorable moments was Pam Dean Photography and Videography by Jessie Melancon. The bride’s hair and makeup were by the I Do Crew of Macee Crouch and Nikki Geoggle, Sarah Shelton of Riverfront Royale in Vidalia, and Ashley Mazzei of Glamour and Grace Hair Salon in Brookhaven.
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Fashion Show Entertains Natchez Newcomers and Ladies Club atchez Newcomers and Ladies Club in Natchez, Mississippi, had a delightful luncheon and a Katie’s Ladies fashion show for their November 2019 meeting at Sunnyside antebellum home to celebrate their 74th birthday. Colleen Wilkins, owner of Sunnyside, provided a delicious salad plate, chowder, and dessert. Providing warm, comfortable, and delicious meals for her guests at Sunnyside is always her pleasure. She loves local people and supports their local businesses. Besides being a Bed and Breakfast, Sunnyside also hosts birthday parties, anniversaries, holiday celebrations, and other special events. On this occasion, Katie’s Ladies models, some of them members of the club, showcased new holiday, fall, and winter fashions for the members and guests. Katie’s Ladies apparel shop has enjoyed serving the Miss-Lou area for twenty-five years and offers perfect ensembles for 2020 occasions. Photography by Tom Taylor
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Krewe of Ceres Reveal Party he Krewe of Ceres of Brookhaven, Mississippi, hosted its annual Reveal Party at the home of Josh and Sloane Smith in Brookhaven. With its theme of “Phantom of the Opera,” the Krewe of Ceres 53rd Annual Charity Ball was held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Lincoln County Civic Center.
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DAR Christmas Luncheon he Judith Robinson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of McComb, Mississippi, held its annual Christmas Luncheon in the lovely home of Regent Janice Fortenberry on December 12, 2019. Some forty members gathered to enjoy a Christmas feast and to celebrate the magic of the season. The chapter serves the three-county area of Pike, Amite, and Walthall Counties to promote patriotism, encourage education, and preserve American History. Music for the luncheon was provided by Dale and Danny Majorie of Columbia, Mississippi, who played their guitars and sang holiday songs. The Judith Robinson Chapter was founded in 1913 and boasts 102 members.
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Margaret Guido’s 90th Birthday Celebration n Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Margaret Guido was honored at a celebration of her ninety years of life. This birthday event was hosted by Carolyn and Gary Guido at antebellum Glenburnie, the Guidos’ home, where they welcomed an entourage of family members and friends. Of special interest was a display of memorabilia from the honoree’s high school years as a drum majorette. Sumptuous catering during the evening was by Sissy Eidt Browning’s Everything Fanceé Catering, and brilliant entertaining on the piano was provided by the talented Dan Gibson. Holiday spirits were poured by the bartending team of Sandra and Willie Bryant. Photography by Tom Taylor
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Krewe Mystique de la Capitalé “Rock of Ages” Ball rewe Mystique celebrated its forty-fourth annual Krewe Mystique de la Capitalé 2020 Tableau and Ball on January 25 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Reigning over the tableau were King Mystique XLIV Charles Timothy Porch and Queen Mystique XLIV Madison Elise Bennett, the granddaughter of the king. Ball Captain, David Peré, chose the “Rock of Ages” theme for the ball and entertained the crowd with dance music and songs from The Beatles to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Debutantes, pages, dukes, lieutenants, and former royalty were introduced by Patrick Simon, Master of Ceremonies. Roses were presented by the king to his wife, Sheila Woodard-Porch, and by the queen to her parents, Alisha and Waylan Bennett. Krewe members and guests continued the celebration with dining, additional dancing, and numerous rounds of a Second Line promenade. Queen Madison Bennett, who served as a debutante in 2019, is the Krewe’s first royalty from St. Francisville, Louisiana.
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Forever Friends Weekend Trip his group of Forever Friends since kindergarten recently enjoyed a special stay at beautiful Monmouth Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi. Delicious food, luxurious accommodations, and conversations laced with lots of laughter made for wonderful memories and plans for another visit to historic Natchez.
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Lowery and Bellipanni Engagement ack and Amy Baker opened their Brookhaven, Mississippi, home in Oak Hill Estate to celebrate the engagement of Emily Lowery and James Bellipanni on November 2, 2019. The theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black & White Partyâ&#x20AC;? which was the attire of the evening. Hosts for this joyous occasion in addition to the Bakers were Celeste and Owen Carty, Don and Becky Doty, Stephany Smith, Betsy Smith, Sydney Wilson, Ron and Sharyl Donegan, Don and Sarah Underwood, Jerry and Virginia Case, Mark and Sherri Mathis, Kevin and Robin Laird, Sharon Payne, and Don and Rockie Netherland. The Bellipannis were married on December 7, 2019, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
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Alma M. Womack
Drew Lipsey, Burgeoning Young Artist
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for the painting; so I told him that the ER\V QHHGHG WR EH LQ Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FORWKHV :RRGURZ KDG WR ZHDU D FDS DQG DOO WKH Ă&#x20AC;VK KDG WR EH WKH VDPH VL]H , WH[WHG SLFWXUHV RI DOO WKUHH ER\V WR KLP DQG WROG KLP WKHUH ZDV QR WLPH OLPLW MXVW GR LW when he had time. One day after Christmas, Drew sent D WH[W WKDW KH KDG Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG P\ SDLQWLQJ :H PHW DW && 3ODQWHUV¡ *LQ LQ -RQHVYLOOH /RXLVLDQD ZKHUH WKH H[FKDQJH ZDV PDGH , ZDV Ă RRUHG WKH ER\V ORRNHG H[DFWO\ ULJKW DOPRVW OLNH D SKRWRJUDSK 1RW RQO\ GLG KH FDSWXUH WKHLU SK\VLFDO OLNHQHVVHV EXW KH DOVR somehow was able to show their indiYLGXDO SHUVRQDOLWLHV , DP QRW RQH IRU RYHUXVH RI VXSHUODWLYHV EXW WKLV SDLQWLQJ ZDV DEVROXWHO\ DPD]LQJ DQG 'UHZ was one of the nicest people I had talked to in a long time. , DVNHG KLP LI KH ZRXOG DJUHH WR DQ LQWHUYLHZ VRRQ VR WKDW , FRXOG OHW RXU UHDGLQJ DXGLHQFH NQRZ DERXW KLP and his remarkable talent. He agreed. Here it is: Drew is the son of Brad and 6KHLOD 6PDOOLQJ /LSVH\ RI 0RQWHUH\ /RXLVLDQD +H KDV DQ ROGHU EURWKHU 5RVV (OOLV DQG D \RXQJHU VLVWHU $OOLH +H VDLG WKDW KH KDG GUDZQ SLFWXUHV VLQFH KH ZDV D \RXQJVWHU EXW RQO\ VWDUWHG ZRUNLQJ ZLWK SDLQW DURXQG WKH time he went to college. In college, he QRW RQO\ SDLQWHG EXW DOVR ZRUNHG ZLWK SRWWHU\ DQG VFXOSWXUH 2QH RI KLV SRWWHU\ SLHFHV ZRQ D FRQWHVW RQ FDPSXV DQG KLV SRWWHU\ HQGHG XS RQ WKH GHVN RI WKH SUHVLGHQW RI WKH XQLYHUVLW\ +H GLG GLIIHUHQW W\SHV RI VFXOSWXUH EXW DGPLWWHG WKDW SRWWHU\ DQG VFXOSWXUH UHTXLUHG PRUH HTXLSment than he was in a position to get at that time. +LV EURWKHU 5RVV LV D UHFRUGLQJ DUWLVW QRZ EDVHG LQ 1DVKYLOOH KH DQG 'UHZ DUH WRJHWKHU XS WKHUH ZKHUH 'UHZ KHOSV ZLWK WKH SURPRWLRQ SDUW RI 5RVV¡V PXVLF EXVLQHVV +RZHYHU 'UHZ VWLOO KDV WLPH WR SDLQW HYHQ WKRXJK WKH\ DUH RQ WKH URDG D JRRGO\ ELW of the time. Drew also is in the process of developing a website that will showcase his work and give people access to him. He creates DOO VL]HV RI SDLQWLQJV IURP PXUDOV RQ EXLOGLQJV LQ 1DVKYLOOH DQG RWKHU FLWLHV WR VPDOO SRUWUDLWV MXVW ZKDWHYHU WKH FXVWRPHU ZDQWV :KLOH KH GRHV SHQFLO DQG LQN GUDZLQJV KH SUHIHUV SDLQWLQJ ZLWK DFU\OLFV EXW ZLOO ZRUN LQ RLOV LI WKH FXVWRPHU DVNV IRU WKDW SDUWLFXODU PHGLXP
Unlike some artists, he is down to earth, very friendly and easy to talk to. I cannot EUDJ RQ KLP DQG KLV WDOHQW HQRXJK DQG , am delighted that he gave me a chance to ZULWH VRPHWKLQJ DERXW KLV RXWVWDQGLQJ DUtistic ability. 7R VHH VRPH RI KLV ZRUNV IRU \RXUVHOI go to Facebook and type in Drew Lipsey Art. +H KDV TXLWH D IHZ RI KLV EHDXWLIXO SDLQWLQJV RQ GLVSOD\ DQG \RX FDQ FRQWDFW him via this page. I, for one, will always WUHDVXUH WKH SDLQWLQJ WKDW KH GLG IRU PH WKDW , FDOO ´(PPD·V )LVKHUPHQ µ :KHQ \RX VHH LW \RX·OO VHH ZK\ , KDYH EHFRPH D IDQ DQG SURPRWHU RI 'UHZ /LSVH\ $UWLVW Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.
One day, Drew hopes to have his own VWXGLR ZKHUH KH FDQ SDLQW ZRUN ZLWK SRWWHU\ DQG DOVR FUHDWH VFXOSWXUHV :LWK WKH convenience of the internet, he is free to ZRUN ZKHUHYHU KH FKRRVHV EH LW DURXQG KRPH RU LQ D ELJ FLW\ IRU WKH FXVWRPHUV FDQ come to him online. 'UHZ LV RQO\ WZHQW\ IRXU \HDUV ROG VR KLV GUHDP RI D VWXGLR LV FHUWDLQO\ REWDLQDEOH VRPHWLPH LQ WKH IXWXUH 0HDQZKLOH KH DQG 5RVV DUH WUDYHOLQJ ZLWK 5RVV·V PXVLF FDUHHU and Drew is painting whenever he can, establishing his own credentials as one of the PRVW WDOHQWHG \RXQJ DUWLVWV LQ WKH QDWLRQ Bluffs & Bayous { March /April 2020 { Page 57
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