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EDITOR: KELSEY SUNDERMAN-FOSTER editor@m2mediacorp.com
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FROM THE editor’s desk What I
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster and Jennifer Cox in this year’s Renaissance the Runway.
“Laughter
is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams a”re
forever.
– Walt Disney
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
About This Issue
November is a season for gratitude—a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on favorite memories, and make new ones together. From our M2 Media family to yours, we wish you a joyful, heartwarming Thanksgiving.
This month, we’re celebrating the Golden Years, that special season of life when you can finally slow down a little, focus on yourself and your family, and enjoy the rewards of a life well lived. In this issue, you’ll find stories highlighting everything from health and assisted living to why South Mississippi truly shines as a place to retire and thrive.
We’re also sharing eight pages of coverage from Renaissance the Runway, a fashion event that’s about so much more than style—it’s about generosity and community. South Mississippi Living is the proud media partner of this inspiring fundraiser, which raised more than $225,000 for the Bacot Foundation of South Mississippi. My coworker, Jenn, and I were honored to model again this year, styled by our sweet friend Olivia Pham of La Sauce Style in Ocean Springs.
In our dining section, don’t miss our review
of Rack House Steaks & Spirits’ new brunch
menu (a personal new favorite!) and The Club at Diamondhead. Plus, Chef Chelsea Gieselmann shares three fresh ways to enjoy spaghetti squash this season.
And as always, we’ve rounded out the issue
with our favorite staples—Coast Notes, Sports & Outdoors, Home, Shopping, Healthy Living, and our Calendar of Events. We hope you love this issue as much as we loved putting it together.
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