After reading the November cover story, I realized that sometimes we need an outsider’s perspective on the beautiful state we love.
We need to be reminded that we are fortunate to call Mississippi home.
It’s close to unfair to call Mississippi cartoonist/artist/journalist Marshall Ramsey an outsider though.
Sure, he wasn’t born or raised here, but he’s lived and raised his family in Mississippi for close to three decades.
Like he said in the story, he had opportunities to leave, but he had no interest in that.
Why?
Because of all of us.
Mississippi is rich with living, breathing artists and the kindest, most welcoming people in the country.
And Mississippi and its people are richer for Marshall Ramsey’s life here with us. He tells the stories of our lives and struggles, puts smiles on our faces, and celebrates the heroes of our state.
If you ever see Marshall out and about in your community, go and talk to him. I’ve met him, and he’s a good man and a fine Mississippian.
Keeping in mind that November is Thanksgiving month, I think our story shows that Marshall is thankful for the people of Mississippi. And we should be thankful for him as well.
This November is notable for another important reason: Election Day.
Election Day is Nov. 7. Please go and vote. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
We hope our members are better informed voters today. That’s why we created our Co-ops Vote MS campaign.
If you need more information about where to vote, or who’s running, visit our website, www.coopsvotems.com to become better informed before you cast your ballot.
We hope you enjoy the November issue.
