AltWeeklies Wire
People of the Moundsnew
If your description of Native Americans includes "primitive" or "savages," listening to retired archeologist and Jackson resident Sam Brookes will blow your mind.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
10-03-2014 |
History
Notes from the Fishbowlnew
When I moved to Mississippi in 1997, a friend from D.C. asked me if Mississippians were really as racist as she'd heard. I gave it some thought, and my conclusion seems as salient today as it was 16 years ago. Racism, I told her, may not be more prevalent here than in the nation's capital, but it's covert.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
06-13-2013 |
Culture
Fixing the Economic Mess Starts at Homenew
The country's economic mess is a reflection of our personal priorities. To fix it, look no further than the back yard.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
02-19-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: economic issues
Holidays Can be Filled with Many Emotions Other Than Cheernew
Ultimately, all our collective holiday suffering has to do with being unable to accept reality, whether that's being stuck remembering the way things once were, or putting too much emphasis on how things "ought" to be.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
11-25-2008 |
Culture
Let It Benew
It’s Saturday morning. I take a comfortable seat on a floor cushion and close my eyes. For a few moments, I focus on my breath moving steadily in and out. It takes no effort, since I’m breathing anyway.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-04-2008 |
Culture
Fake It 'til You Make Itnew
Choosing to love, like choosing to listen, can take effort, but like everything that you have to work for, the rewards can be great. We can, perhaps, achieve world peace through actively choosing to love instead of knee-jerking into hatred.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
10-12-2007 |
Commentary
A Good Woman Lives Herenew
Domestic abuse is about control and power. Don't be another good, dead woman, or the man that kills her.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-27-2007 |
Commentary
The Myth of Separationnew
An American travels to the Muslim world looking for more than just a 30-second soundbite.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-07-2007 |
Culture
It's Only Naturalnew
All natural does not mean what you think it does.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
05-02-2007 |
Culture
What Would Jesus Drive?new
Will Christians like outspoken environmentalist Richard Cizik bring evangelicals back into the fold?
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
05-02-2007 |
Commentary
The JFP Interview with 'Mark Twain'new
Hal Holbrook has been playing Mark Twain for more than 40 years. On the eve of his first performance in Jackson since the '70s, he talks about race, the press and, of course, Mark Twain.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
03-09-2007 |
History
Tags: history
Sexy Side Effects of Sea Horsenew
Aphrodisiacs have come a long way from Spanish Fly.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
02-09-2007 |
Food+Drink
Your Brain on Lovenew
New research shows that the flutter in your stomach is nothing compared to the fireworks in your brain.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
02-09-2007 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
Gifts That Matternew
Helpful guide to giving more to charity.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-21-2006 |
Commentary
Indigo Changesnew
What is an "indigo child," and do they really have the power to save the world?
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-08-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
