I love this Substack. I’m back in Mississippi after 40+ years in Houston. I’m also a Millsaps grad and it shaped my life. My parents were from Michigan and we moved to Meridian when I was 2. When people ask me where I’m from, I always say I grew up in MS; I know “my people” aren’t from here! Anyway, your interviews are fascinating to me. It’s always a complicated relationship.
"This has come up a few times in this newsletter, but I wish the rest of the country knew that they too live in Mississippi, and I wish they understood what that really entails for all of us. It's an equal parts hopeful and terrible thing. “
A really pregnant thought which applies not only to Mississippi but to all peoples everywhere, to this world we inhabit together.
Such a beautiful interview! It makes me hopeful for the future of Mississippi to know that you're committed to staying here, Alex. Thank you, thank you, for all your good work!
I love this Substack. I’m back in Mississippi after 40+ years in Houston. I’m also a Millsaps grad and it shaped my life. My parents were from Michigan and we moved to Meridian when I was 2. When people ask me where I’m from, I always say I grew up in MS; I know “my people” aren’t from here! Anyway, your interviews are fascinating to me. It’s always a complicated relationship.
Welcome back to Mississippi! Thank you for these kind words--it means a lot to know folks are reading & connecting to these interviews.
"This has come up a few times in this newsletter, but I wish the rest of the country knew that they too live in Mississippi, and I wish they understood what that really entails for all of us. It's an equal parts hopeful and terrible thing. “
A really pregnant thought which applies not only to Mississippi but to all peoples everywhere, to this world we inhabit together.
Great piece, thank you.
Such a beautiful interview! It makes me hopeful for the future of Mississippi to know that you're committed to staying here, Alex. Thank you, thank you, for all your good work!