This story was passed on to me by a homeless man I met under a bridge in Little Rock. He wanted people to know what had happened to him, so that others perhaps might benefit. (Editor’s note: this story is rated PG-13). Uslys Gubmint, the third child of eight, grew up in a low income family, but as … [Read more...]
LIVING MODERATELY by Renee’ Jones
Salads with a Flair! As promised, I come sharing healthy, tasty and “stylin” Salads. Thanks to Edible Flowers, we can Love our friends and neighbors by creating & sharing a fabulous flair of a Salad on our tables this spring! To name a few colorful blooms: Anise Hyssop- a sweet, licorice … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary Leason
Looking Good After Problem Solved! Last week’s column, prompted by the recent death of Venezuela’s dictator, Hugo Chavez, dealt with the need to find a better way to preserve the memory of those folks we esteemed in this life. We are all too well aware that without a visual reminder, we are prone … [Read more...]
LIVING MODERATELY by Renee’ Jones
Necessary Pollinators Here we go stepping into Spring (I hope). One way we can aid in keeping Arkansas beautiful and living true to its State motto: “The Natural State” is by helping the cause of Pollinator Protection. Honeybees have been disappearing in record numbers and not only them but, … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary Leason
Looking Good After The Even The recent passing of Venzuela dictator, Hugo Chavez, has brought grief to millions around the globe. Flags were at half-staff in North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Columbia and Harvard. His loss has been so deeply felt that many people are urging that his body be preserved … [Read more...]
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Out of Bounds by: Geary Leason
“FROM THE PENTHOUSE TO THE OUTHOUSE” In early 2005 I had a fistful of money ($2,400,000) that I obtained by refinancing my Monterey Bay, California home. This fortune came to me thanks to the real estate bubble that swept thru the world beginning in the early 2000’s. In 1987 I had paid $250,000 for … [Read more...]
Out of Bounds by Geary Leason
Just Do The Right Thing! (A friend of Out of Bounds, Ralph Smedley, asked that his story be told, as he wanted to share with the readers the pain he has experienced from being sequestered. Also, he says he can feel President Obama’s pain. He begins......) I’ll never forget the date - March 1, … [Read more...]
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LIVING MODERATELY by Renee’ Jones
Greetings! Well 2013 kicked off with a bang in my world and I sure have learned some new tips to share. The one that still stands out the most is how important it is to Drink at Least SIX 8 oz. glasses of water a day (or more). Now of course we all know it is important to drink water But, did you … [Read more...]