Chickie Needs a Coop
For years, Terri Burton, whose nickname is Chickie, raised flocks of free-range chickens, letting them have the run of her twenty-six-acre property in the…
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The Fingers of Giants
Family gatherings have always been an important part of my family’s tradition. I live far enough away that I don’t get to see them…
All Roads Lead to Greenwood
When I was told that Greenwood, Arkansas, has a growing food truck presence, I decided to investigate. I drove there on a stifling day…
Hoop Dreams
The coolness of the gym is a nice respite from the Pine Bluff afternoon heat, but the sweat still flows out on the court…
People Watcher
I am an observer. A people-watcher. My walk through this broken world is dotted and flourished with a great appreciation for humanity and for…
Redefined
When I look back over my thirty-two years and attempt to sequence them, there are a couple of great divides. Befores and afters. The…
How to Make a Dream Come True
The early part of April 2017 found longtime musician Larry Bedell conspiring with James “JT” Thomas, who at that time was the executive chef…
Life on Moss Mountain Farm
The name P. Allen Smith has become a well-recognized name, and it’s no wonder people would want to visit his farm that is featured…
Pie Scout, At Your Service
At Garrison Commons, the small park in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, where bands perform, and movies play sits Pie Scout. Housed in a shiny,…
Sing Your Song
The earliest memory I have of singing was in my bedroom closet before I’d even started preschool. I’d asked for one thing for Christmas,…