Publisher’s Letter

READY!

I’m ready. Ready to sit down and enjoy a meal at my favorite restaurant. To chat it up with my hair stylist as she applies massive amounts of color to my sparkle. To wrap my friends up in the longest, tightest hugs. To walk aimlessly down the aisles of TJ Maxx, just waiting for the things I need to take home to speak to me. Heck, I’m even ready to get back in the gym and burn off some of the “COVID-19” pounds I’ve packed on.

During the past few weeks, we’ve had much taken from us, but if we look at the situation from a different view, we’ve also been given much. We’ve witnessed the kindness of strangers and been given the gift of time. When things return to normal, and they will, there are things I’ll continue. Walks with my family. Cooking dinner together. Long talks around the kitchen table. The things we’ve not been able to do left gaping holes in this thing called life, but those holes are filled with gifts of moments and memory.

MAY 2020

OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick

COPY EDITING Charity Chambers

GRAPHIC DESIGN Artifex 323 – Jessica Meadors

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jade Graves, Dwain Hebda, April Stamper

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Catherine Frederick, Dwain Hebda, Sarah Phillips-Burger, Sara Putnam, Brittany Ransom, Jessica Sowards, Stoney Stamper

ADVERTISING INFORMATION Catherine Frederick I 479.782.1500 catherine@dosouthmagazine.com

For ten years, our mission has been to share stories that inform, inspire, and help us all connect with our community. Even in the face of this pandemic, our mission has not changed, and we remain committed to spotlighting what makes our community so special.

It’s because of our deep love for our community that we continue to provide support to our readers and partners who have supported us for so many years. We know moving forward requires bravery, creativity, and commitment to helping our neighbors. It’s in this spirit that we present our May issue. Stay safe, stay healthy. See you in June!

Catherine Frederick

Owner/Publisher/Editor catherine@dosouthmagazine.com

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