January 2, 2019

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National Days and Resolving to Celebrate Life

By Alison Crane Did you know there are over 109 National Holidays just for the month of January? Seriously, there is something for everyone – Green Jui ce Day, Clean Your Desk Day, even Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. I could go on, but you get the picture, and I haven’t even begun to list the different health emphases for the month of January. I found over ten, with subjects such

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Cathy’s Clutter Has Amazing Finds

Like any good collector, Catherine Terlouw of Cathy’s Clutter, can describe the origin, age, culture, geographic region, and more of each of her collectibles. When it comes to vintage, antique, and “old,” it is important to remember: just because it is labelled does not necessarily mean it is an original. Stamps on items can be faked and that works vice versa. If it is missing a label, that does not

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Arkansas Books – The Mud & The Lotus

By Erin Wood New year, new resolutions. Many of our best intentions end up broken by February, leaving us bereft. Perhaps instead of trying to force change, we could embrace what’s already inside ourselves as we nurture our spiritual and physical growth while improving our mental health. For thousands of years, the ancient practice of yoga has helped practitioners do just this. With countless options for all body types, ages,

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“Carry On in the Dark,” an exhibit featuring seven Arkansas photographers

Intentionally set to open at the first of the year, Carry On in the Dark is an exhibition of 7 photographers with Arkansas roots who bring to light the literal and figurative imagery of the Dark and what it looks like to persevere. Curator Robbie Brindley posed the challenge of snapping pictures in the long cold hours of the winter night to six of his colleagues. Brindley got the idea

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Tarot: The Chariot

By Michelle Crandell. Now that he has a partner, the Fool commits to taking life more seriously. He realizes, “I have a life to live and other people depend on me.” To move ahead, the Fool needs focus and determination…and a sturdy chariot. He names his chariot, “A Path with Heart.” Next, he trains and nurtures two horses, one black and one white. Their names: Power and Responsibility. The Fool

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Brookfield Senior Living – More than Memory Care Specialists

A few minutes with Mr. Ward Schraeder, owner of Brookfield Senior Living, and it is obvious why one of the premier Senior Living Facilities in Hot Spring is growing. Full of life, love of family, and a taste for success, Schraeder discusses plans for an upcoming campus expansion of Brookfield Senior Living at Sawtooth Oak Street off Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs. Schraeder is currently starring in a special season

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Arkansas Books – The Mud & The Lotus

A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans. By Erin Wood New year, new resolutions. Many of our best intentions end up broken by February, leaving us bereft. Perhaps instead of trying to force change, we could embrace what’s already inside ourselves as we nurture our spiritual and physical growth while improving our mental health. For thousands of years, the

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Gigi Gaulin Creates Steeple Adornment for Unitarian Universalist Church 

Unitarian Universalist Church has a brand-new steeple perched atop the church, created by Gigi Gaulin, a Hot Springs artist.  By David Malcolm RoseFor many years, the modest steeple of the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1701 Spring Street has gone without adornment. It has long been in need of a chalice

Single Parent Scholarship Fund Plans Day of Giving 

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will host its second-annual Day of Giving on Friday, March 20. This 24-hour event raises awareness and funds for single-parent scholarships. In total, ASPSF aims to raise $45,000 to fund 28 full-time scholarships.   Donations can be made at aspsfday.org and at in-person

The Pocket Community Theatre Hires New Executive Director 

Board President Teresa Tribble welcomes Dan Breshears as the incoming Executive Director of Pocket Community Theatre.  The Board of Directors of the Pocket Community Theatre, (PCT) a non-profit organization focused on stimulating, promoting, educating, and developing interest in the dramatic arts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Breshears

Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men