Archive - Rooted Magazine

Mississippi Sideboard #4: The Oyster and I

"Eating a raw oyster is like stealing a kiss from the ocean," muses Jesse Yancy in his essay on Mississippi's most iconic mollusk.

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Meryl Wilsner Keeps a Giant Spreadsheet of Book Ideas

A replay of our book club discussion of CLEAT CUTE with author Meryl Wilsner

Nov 22

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Mississippi Native: L. Patri

"I am a Mississippian. It’s in my blood, my core."

Nov 20

I Accidentally Locked My Child in the Car the Day After the Election

Some lessons are unfortunately learned the hard way. (And, yes, my daughter is totally fine.)

Nov 18

Chronicles from Parchman #7: Better off Executed than Educated

"No lawyer has been or is more invested than I am." L. Patri writes about the importance of self-education in his pursuit of justice.

Nov 15

Mississippi Transplant: Tyler Prowant

"As I transition into this new chapter of my life, I sometimes catch myself referring to Florida as home. But the truth is, home is here in Mississippi…

Nov 13

An essay by ecologist, writer, and Mississippi transplant Christopher Norment on adapting to a new age and environment.

Nov 11

Mississippi Expat: Beth Kander

"Somehow even after leaving Mississippi, I keep developing new connections there. I’m no longer a resident, but I’m still part of the Mississippi…

Nov 4

Rooted Book Club: WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU OPENS YOUR HEART by Max Hipp

Our November 2024 Book Club Selection

Nov 1

October 2024

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