As the cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Arkansas and around the country, the roots to our slippers and couches plunge deeper. We’re stocked up on food and toiletries. We’re taking the necessary precautions with social distancing, looking out for ourselves and our neighbors. But, selfishly, we’re also a little bored. …
Thursday was supposed to be Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season. While it isn’t a national holiday iIt should be), it is celebrated with exuberance in the Olson House. We don’t agree on our favorite teams, but we do all love baseball. Daddy and J.D. root for the Cubs (Dad loves the Yankees,…
Rising country music star Matt Stell has premiered a new music video today for his song “Everywhere But On.” The song has already charted on the country radio Top 40 list – and it is still climbing. Co-written by Stell, Paul Sikes and Lance Miller, the song is featured on his Everywhere But On…
During a crisis, every little bit counts. To help out, Crocs is giving away a free pair of shoes to U.S. healthcare workers combating the coronavirus pandemic. In order to receive a free pair of crocs (either the classic crocs or crocs at work), all healthcare workers have to do is request a pair.…
Living Well Counseling, a ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries, is waiving fees for online sessions with a licensed Christian counselor through the end of April. During this time of uncertainty, many people are dealing with stress and anxiety. Living Well Counselling hopes to “foster hope and healing through a therapeutic…
New Orleans Style Soaked Salad Adapted from www.food.com Ingredients Iceberg lettuce, chopped fine Optional ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks Banana peppers, pepperoncinis and green olives, sliced Dressing: 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ …
Over the past two weeks, the state of Arkansas has battled the novel coronavirus with business restrictions and social distancing measures. And while most of us are taking precautions, our health care workers are on the frontlines, working overtime for the betterment of our state. To pay tribute to the hard work of our health care…
Times have been stressful lately with people being confined to their homes and largely unable to get out for entertainment. To counter this, groups and individuals have been creating new ways to keep everyone’s spirits up during these trying times. One of those groups is the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. ASO Concertmaster Andrew Irvin formulated…
I know that you’re tired of cooking. The breakfast. The lunch. The dinner. Snacks in between. How did our grandparents do it? And they didn’t even have Netflix! But you do. And you have access to good blogs. I stole this recipe from local blogger www.sweetyellowcornbread.com. The author is Pat Downs from Little Rock. This…
P.F. Chang’s in Little Rock is closing its doors. The Asian restaurant, located at 317 S. Shackleford Road, is permanently closing. It had previously announced on March 19 that it would be temporarily closing. In a Facebook post, the restaurant wrote, “It’s been a pleasure serving you over the years. Due to recent…
