Few pieces of literature have stuck with me in the way that Stevie Smith’s “Not Waving but Drowning” has. It’s a lingering presence that’s always there to remind, whether consciously or otherwise — which is not dissimilar to the very subject of mental health in general. Every time I learn of another tragedy that seems…
by Dustin Jayroe John Doe has battled addiction for nearly a decade. His substance use began as a social pastime during his college years; a little drinking turned into a little smoking and a little snorting, as his cohort of fellow young adults stumbled upon plethoric access to party-time potions. But what remained occasional…
By Dustin Jayroe Comparing the health of Arkansas to other states is a woeful endeavor. It’s with a grimace of penitence one conducts such research, only to find so often the same result, regardless of measuring metric: last, or close. From heart disease to cancer rates to diabetes, a smeared stain continuously condemns our reputation.…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in November is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Third Quarter: Nov. 8 New Moon:…
By Dustin Jayroe // Photos courtesy of Investigation Discovery The air is quiet in Poyen, a small town of fewer than 300 that sits to the southwest of Little Rock. Like many of the quaint subdivisions that make up the backbone of the Natural State, this one is humble, virtually untouched by the advancements of…
By Dustin Jayroe // Photography by Jamison Mosley A tranquil night in Tokyo has been disturbed by panic. As October’s full moon began to rise above the skyline at dusk, climbing high above the stories-tall buildings, something below the surface of the sea also began its ascent. A creature far more nefarious than a…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in October is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Full Moon: Oct. 1* Third…
Humankind’s history of space exploration is filled with memorable moments of triumph that will live on forever: Yuri Gargarin becoming the first person in space in 1961; Neil Armstrong’s “small step” in 1969. But there is also a moment is infamous as one of the most disastrous spaceflights of all time. On Jan. 28, 1986,…
By Dustin Jayroe As another dawn breaks the horizon across the Arkansas Delta and creeps towards the Ozark Mountains, wildlife is springing into a flurry of activity. Many Arkansans are still in the comfort of their home, while the Wildlife Officers of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) are greeting the day from…
By Dustin Jayroe When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Arkansas and lingered well past the March diagnosis, many bemoaned the things that could have been. Beyond the tragedies that were stripped away from students, postponed or reinvented wedding ceremonies, and so on, plenty also yearned for the electives that were missed: concerts, vacations and the…
