Giving Love Another ChanceBy McKendree Walker In a contrast to the high-speed pace that our world operates in, Danny Cosby lives a life that prioritizes the importance of slowing down, being present, and paying attention to people that society tends to overlook. In 2014, Danny published a memoir titled Heroin Jesus, in which he recounts his personal experience with homelessness, …
Let’s Catch Some Cancer
By Dr. Helena G. Shannon, M.D., MOGA Of note, this article uses “female(s)” and “woman/en” to refer to genetic females. It also applies to patients considered to be at “average risk” of developing breast cancer, not to moderate or high risk women. OOctober. The month breast cancer gets to be center stage. PINK, PINK everywhere…NFL players in pink on the …
Giving Her Glow Back: SkinBody Makeover for a Breast Cancer Survivor
GIVING HER GLOW BACK:SkinBody Makeover for a Breast Cancer SurvivorBy Sandi Butler Hughes; Photography by Brynn VanBlaricom, Brynn VB Photography Wa makeover is certainly not a cure-all when cancer comes calling, it is a step in the healing process and feeling better. Tomi Beckemeyer, owner of SkinBody Memphis, wanted to offer a breast cancer survivor a makeover at her luxurious …
Getting to Know Father Ben: His Passion for Faith & Community
Getting to Know Father Ben:His Passion for Faith & CommunityBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Mark Ramirez A few years ago a friend of mine said to me, “Have you ever heard one of Father Ben’s homilies? I just heard the best homily at his mass today, I’m sending it to you!” It was a Sunday afternoon, and while I …
901 Street Style with Mark Sandfoss
901 Street StyleMark SandfossBy Cyrena Wages Photography by McKendree WalkerHand-sewn mirror in diamond shapes slither around the suit, inspired by the diamondback rattlesnake. Someone told me once that trying to keep a creative person from free self-expression is like trying to hold a beach ball under water. That’s one of the many lovely anecdotes that come to mind when …
Erling Jensen, More Than a Restaurant
By Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Mark Ramirez The name Erling Jensen evokes many wonderful things: decades of fine dining in our city; and a cozy, rather romantic, restaurant that we go to for memorable dinners and special occasions. Erling Jensen the person is very warm, kind, funny, and philanthropic. It was a real treat sitting down with Erling and …
Building Momentum: Memphis Music Initiative
By Kevin Dean Photo by Memphis Slim Collaboratory / David Roseberry Memphis music has shaped American culture, served as the soundtrack to social movements past and present, and continues to connect us into the future. Although Memphis is known internationally for its legacy of arts and music, young people, particularly Black and brown youth in under-resourced communities, are experiencing declining …
Success in the City: Leslie Murphy
Success In The City:Leslie MurphyBy Cyrena Wages Photography by McKendree WalkerDress fabric from Mable Textile Collection Leslie Murphy is known as the owner of Murphy Maude Interiors, powerhouse full-service interior architecture and design firm, with sister textile company Mable Originals (which collaborates with local artists to create bespoke pieces, textiles, fashion and furniture products). Founded in 2013, Murphy Maude …
Mosaïculture: A Plant-Based Art Form
Mosaïculture:A Plant-Based Art FormBy By Jill Maybry, Curator of the Pollinator & Delta Gardens, Memphis Botanic Garden Photos courtesy of Atlanta Botanical GardenGet ready to experience the fantastical world of mosaïculture! Mosaïculture is the horticultural art of creating topiary-like sculptures made up of thousands of annual bedding plants growing on three-dimensional, upright forms. From May 8 through October 31 this …