Of course it’s not Texas’ fault. Armadillos have been around in legend since the ancient Mayans. Their prehistoric relatives were supposedly the size of a VW Beetle. The ones you see on the highways upside down with a beer can clutched between their paws are of the “Nine Banded” species.…
A few weeks ago, some knucklehead decided to promote a 30-mile long yard sale on Highway 71. I know it was to bring the community together for a common cause: shopping. On the other hand: to make a few bucks. I both love and hate yard sales. I love to…
Steve Seideman, professor in the University of Arkansas’ Department of Food Science has been looking for the Winslow Cannery for a while now. He knew it was somewhere, but where? …
I do not argue politics or religion with people. I have my beliefs and opinions and will share those with someone who asks, but won’t argue my point. It doesn’t do any good anyway. I really dislike politics, especially in pre-election years. The misrepresentations, mudslinging, fear-mongering and, at times, outright…
With all the mess going on in Congress and the world I have been thinking a lot about generosity. It seems to me that the people/corporations (did you know that the Supreme Court of the U.S. considers corporations ‘people’?) who have all the money simply don’t want to share. …
Been feeling a little depressed lately? I have been and now I know why. I have cabin fever. It sounded crazy to me: cabin fever happens in winter. …
Where are my glasses? Where is my purse? I ask myself these questions almost every day. Somehow I put things in a very safe place that I can’t remember the next day. I’ve always been a little scattered and unorganized but lately my mind goes blank about the whereabouts of…
