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Letter from Catherine
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When the kids were little, we’d head to the beach for a weeklong vacation every summer. As they got older and busier with life and sports, our annual trip came to a halt. The sound of seagulls and crashing waves replaced by a basketball bouncing on courts across the United States as we watch our son play AAU basketball. He’s still playing ball, but we are squeezing in a week at the beach, this year with the entire family, all ten of us, in tow!
Whether you’re staying home or taking a trip this summer, we have you covered! For the homebodies we feature our annual House and Home Guide. We’ve partnered with local experts to show you how to improve the home you love, what to do if you’re ready to buy a new one, and steps to take to protect one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Looking for adventure? Check out Winding Rivers on page 38 and plan your next float trip. Looking for a unique vacation close to home? A weekend up in the trees could be the answer – discover more on page 44. We’re also sharing two delicious recipes that call for fresh peaches so we’ve included a list of locations around Arkansas where you can pick a bushel! In this issue, you’ll meet local artist, Angela Vennum. Changing directions in life can be daunting, but Angela relied on her faith and discovered that letting go allowed her to say yes to something new. We’re also sharing the first of a two-part story on officer Tommy Norman from North Little Rock. Tommy is known worldwide for his positive community policing and has received national attention for his interactions with those in his community, most notably his charitable actions toward youth and families. Tommy is on a mission to make a difference, one interaction at a time. Don’t forget, Father’s Day is June 19! I encourage you to pay the advertisers in this issue a visit. Not only are they the reason you’re holding this issue in your hands, but they are who make our community the incredible place that it is! We thank you for inviting us into your home and heart every month – see you in July!
Catherine Frederick
Owner/Publisher/Editor catherine@dosouthmagazine.com
JUNE 2022 OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick COPY EDITING Charity Chambers GRAPHIC DESIGN Artifex 323 – Jessica Meadors CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jade Graves CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jenny Boulden, Lydia Dobbins, Catherine Frederick, Dwain Hebda, Sara Putman, Liesel Schmidt ADVERTISING INFORMATION Catherine Frederick I 479.782.1500 catherine@dosouthmagazine.com
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