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Natural State Naturalists
There’s a big difference between loving the earth and knowing what critter just landed on your shoulder for a hug. Let’s say that you’re out in nature, enjoying a beautiful
Pray Tell
By Rachel Birdsell Lately, for whatever reason, I’ve been thinking about prayer. Not that I’m thinking about trying it, because I’ve done that and it never really worked out for
Bringing Crawfish and Beer Together
By Terrah Baker From the local business owners who brought you Foam Fest, comes a new celebration of beer and southern food. This time, with a Louisiana twist, and a
My Pal, My Buddy, My Mom
By Risa D’Angeles My mother (96) died last week, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 13. For the past nine months I never left her. I am in her home. Surrounding me
Writing From the Soul for NWA Youth
By Terrah Baker Writing for the Soul Workshop of Northwest Arkansas, that features therapeutic writing techniques, just concluded one of their workshops geared towards troubled youth. It was created to
Women’s Music Festival Empowers and Enlightens
By Terrah Baker Big Bad Gina is anchored in women’s music festivals, especially since their success at the national festival in Kansas City, Mo., winning the overall competition; Followed by
Sneak Peek Markets — Opening Day and Hoop-la! Event
Believe it or not, NW Arkansas has local food available right now, even though this has been an especially tough winter for local produce farmers. Those with greenhouses or with
Global Warming and Our Health
Global warming isn’t just bad for the environment. There are several ways that it is expected to take a toll on human health. For starters, the extreme summer heat that
Arkansas High School Won’t Publish Gay Student’s Bio
Dear Editor: Administrators at Sheridan High School, located just south of Little Rock, are refusing to include an interview with openly gay student Taylor Ellis in this year’s yearbook. The