It’s simple! Do Nothing! By Berni KurkThese questions are often asked about this time of year as daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs finish blooming. The answer is quite simple but most often not adhered to. Allow bulb foliage to mature naturally without disturbance. The time required depends on the species. Tulip foliage dies five to six weeks after flowering. Daffodil foliage may persist for 10 to 12 weeks. If
Healing relationships begins with communication. By Peggy LindseyQuality Relationships are a person’s greatest joy. Time spent with those we love makes everything else secondary. Desiring harmony, we relish the company of those who lift us up and who share common interests and goals. With all relationships, however, there are moments of conflict. We, or those we love, may not be feeling well, may be struggling with a concern, or may
The 100th anniversary of Hot Springs National Park (HSNP) will be celebrated with monthly and year-long events throughout 2021. The public is invited to attend any and all of the family-friendly and FREE events. All are interactive, educational, and full of opportunities to connect with, not just Hot Springs National Park rangers, but other park partners as well. Several, like the Junior Ranger Day and Thermal Springs Festival, are geared
Chanon Emmons, GC Library clerk and author. By Chanan EmmonsI love working part-time at the library, but my full-time gig is writing fantasy fiction for 8 to 11-year-olds. Like most writers, I started out as an avid reader – a devourer of fairy tales, sci-fi, and fantasy, as well as nonfiction books on art, medieval life, and even scientific discoveries that sound like fantasy. (Check out Peter Wohlleben’s recent book
Frozen vegetables and fruits can be a convenient way to have quality nutrition options available all seasons of the year. By Alison CraneIn 1924, Clarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing method and revolutionized the way we preserved foods. By the 1950s, frozen ready to eat meals had hit the U.S. market and the TV dinner was soon to become a way of life. As home freezers became more widespread and economical,
The Art Original-ly Gallery in Hot Springs announces First Thursdays Trunk Shows. This exciting new monthly series allows interested students and/or purveyors of the arts to speak one-on-one with local talented artists. Each month on the first Thursday of the month, one of the Gallery’s local talents will dedicate their day, in 30-minute time slots, to answering questions, sharing insights, and just discussing passion and techniques on various art topics.
By Erin Wood For veteran teacher Tracy Peterson, helping kids find their special way of learning has been a motivation for nearly four decades. This month, one classroom story will find its way into print in the form of a children’s picture book that she hopes will help many children among the 20% that the Yale University Center for Dyslexia and Creativity estimates struggle with dyslexia. Cartwheels: Finding Your Special
Our March cover celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Hot Springs National Park with a gorgeous photo by Hot Springs’ very own fabulous photographer, Aaron Brewer. Brewer is well-known for his stunning visuals of ballet dancers, athletes, events, and nature, as well as for his ability to capture the heart and soul of the people he photographs. He has caught the essence of our National Park in many different photos, especially
Standing Forward Bend, demonstrated by yoga instructor Karen Watson Reeves, releases lower back tension and stretches hamstrings. By Karen Watson ReevesLet’s face it. Even without lifestyle disruptions like a pandemic or snow event, we sit a lot. And when we are sitting a lot, we seldom are sitting in a good posture. And when it is winter, I am not only sitting a lot, but I am hunkered down under
Mid-Southern Watercolorists (MSW) will hold its 51st Annual Juried Exhibition at the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Friday, March 5, from 8am – 5pm. The exhibit will be on display until Saturday, June 26. Mid-Southern Watercolorists (MSW) is a non-profit organization incorporated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1970. It was founded by five artists; Doris Williamson Mapes, Bruce R. Anderson, Josephine Graham, Edwin C. Brewer, and Catherine Tharp
The Adam Brown Shamrock Run will be VIRTUAL this year. Those interested in participating can register with the link below. Event organizers may not get to host this great event in the usual way…but they want everyone to be safe, and for people everywhere to take part doing great things for others, all in honor of Adam Brown. You can share your pictures, and walk or run time with the
Come Journey Through Japan at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Sunday, March 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm. as the fourth annual Cherry Blossom Festival is hosted by the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation. The Journey will include a taiko performance, cultural items from Japan, and a stroll through a series of projections that will enable you to feel as if you are traveling to the
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(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
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
