Past and future come together in century-old images of Collierville
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
This is a Collierville story.
It begins with Bessie Dean Parr, who operated a commercial photography studio on the Collierville town square adjacent to her husband's second-floor dental office from about 1905 to 1915.
It ends with Katie Broer, almost a century later, not only saving Parr's long-neglected photographs from oblivion but also being engaged to Parr's great-great grandson.
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more Profiles
- Ministry leader teaches Bellevue moms to press on with Godly duties
- Big-time attention gets paid when Midtowner takes tiny car for a drive
- Author writes book about Memphis' past with help from a few young friends
- Spotlight on Mom: Bernice Moore
We want to hear about your New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you ever stick to them? We want to hear your thoughts on the subject, for a story in M. Full story »
more Health and Fitness
- Lymphatic therapy clinic gives cancer survivors peace of mind
- Chinese Turkey Salad is holiday oasis you'll want to revisit
- Fit for life: Effort became habit that lasts a lifetime
- Healthy Memphis: Choose chidlren's toys carefully
Mother Goose, Emily Dickinson lead annual list of family gift books
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008
Malls filled with silver bells, green wreaths and carols mean that it's time for the fourth annual "10 Books No Family Can Do Without." Full story »
more Family
- Spotlight on Mom: Mary Ann Flowers
- A few worthy tips make most of point-and-shoot videography
- Living large: It takes a big table to seat the extended family
Chef's Special: Michael Patrick
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
When E. P.'s delta Kitchen closed, chef Michael Patrick didn't have to wait long to land in a new job. Karen Carrier sold Automatic Slim's to Sandy Robertson, and one of the first things she did was put Patrick in charge of the kitchen. You might not find his mom's pinto beans and cornbread on the menu, but he's serving up plenty of creative fare. Full story »
more Food
- Weekend Entertaining: Husband dons the chef's hat for tasty chicken surprise
- Frugal & gourmet: Entertaining this holiday season is possible without blowing budget
- Holiday fare on budget still entertaining
- Recipe Finder: Holiday head starts
Chick Chat: Program helps mine the potential in all girls
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Diamonds weren't the only things that dazzled at Mednikow recently. The East Memphis jewelry store hosted "Diamonds & Divas," a kickoff party for Girls Inc. of Memphis' new program, GiMS, which stands for Girls Inc. Memphis Sisterhood, a volunteer initiative. Full story »
more Columnists
- Party Line: Jingle Bell Ball caters to young and young at heart
- Chinese Turkey Salad is holiday oasis you'll want to revisit
- iDiva: Northwest agent saves Christmas with calm
- How We Met: Persistence overcame early monkey wrench
How to make home decor kid-friendly and parent-polished
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Humorist Erma Bombeck once said, "All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them."
Though challenges abound for decorating a home that is child-friendly, there are creative ways to combine style, comfort and safety.
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- Kid-friendly furnishings are key
- Garden calendar
- Bird Watching: Operation Migration will cross Mid-South in 2009
- By Design: Christmas greenery can extend to gift mind-set
How We Met: Persistence overcame early monkey wrench
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
When it came to proposing, Joe Qualls didn't intend to fool around. Full story »
more Relationships
- HOW WE MET: For Opal, Bert: Lots of love left over
- Trend reflects hunger for holiday that is less demanding
- 'Twilight' movie good, but no match for books
- How we Met: After hostel encounter, Tom and Kim saw future together
Cosmopolitan meets quirky in Asheville's Blue Ridge setting
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- This mountain city of 70,000 proudly calls itself the Paris of the South. Full story »
more Travel
- Get Outta Town: Chattanooga resort earns high rating from AAA
- Reader Travelogue: Typical trip to Peru turns adventurous
- Film puts land down under in spotlight, and tourism promoters rake in
Sense of Style: Shirts with PIZAZZ
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
A few fun shirts in a man's wardrobe need not challenge his macho credentials. Full story »
more Style
- Barbara Bradley: Sense of Style
- Jennifer Biggs: Whining & Dining
- Richard J. Alley: Because I Said So
- Stacey Greenberg: Because I Said So
- Jeanna Freeman: By Design
- Christine Arpe Gang: Green Thumb
- Anita Houk: How We Met
- Leanne Kleinmann: iDiva
- Dr. Manoj Jain: Healthy Memphis
- Maryanne Macdonald: Get Organized
- Fred Morgan: About Trees
- Dr. Scott Morris: About Healthcare
- Anthony Siracusa: Life Cycles
- Cathryn Stout: Chick Chat
- Cindy Wolff: Pet Scoop
- Booker T. Leigh: Garden Tips
