According to legend, Valentine’s Day is named for Saint Valentine, an early Roman Christian who was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were banned from getting married. Today Valentine’s Day is considered the quintessential date night for lovers. Here are some tips for choosing an outfit for a romantic and memorable night out. 1.…
Valentine’s Day can be tricky. Do you fight the crowds to get a table at your favorite restaurant? Or do you go for a low-key night out with your girlfriends? Instead of fretting about what plans to make for February 14, go with the easier and more fun option of throwing a festive Valentine’s Day…
Women and Children First’s 10th annual Woman of the Year Celebrating “The Men Behind the Mission” February 6, 2016 “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” While the author of this quote is unknown, the message is simple. We all have the opportunity to help others and do “good” in the world. That…
In most homicide cases, investigators are able to find something to go on, even when there’s little or no physical evidence: the victim acted out of character, angered someone, was in a rocky romance, owned something coveted by another person or perhaps was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. by Rhonda Owen…
In Arkansas, it’s well known that cold weather can strike quickly and without warning. With winter now upon us, a good warm coat is a requirement to combat the chilling temperatures and biting wind, but that doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re about to climb Mt. Everest. No, my shivering sirs, you can…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism If you like to bike, number one on your list of things to do in 2016 should be visiting The Railyard Bike Park in downtown Rogers. It’s the newest off-road offering for Northwest Arkansas, which is fast becoming an excellent cycling destination. The park, located…
It’s that time of year again. Everywhere I look on social media, people are talking about their goals. I am one of those people, too. My current mission is trying to find the perfect planner to make a list of the goals and dreams for the whole year that I long to accomplish — which includes…
Talk with Susanna Shermer, M.D., for just one minute, and you will immediately feel better. The family practice physician who works at CHI St. Vincent Primary Care in Midtowne and the medical director of Grow Learning Center, Dr. Shermer comes from a familial line of doctors and continues the tradition of personal care with her…
Moses Tucker Real Estate sold its 100th condo at River Market Tower just before the New Year’s Day, achieving a company milestone and providing additional validation that the downtown residential market is strong. With the expertise of their listing agents Margaret Bell and Sarah Duke, Moses Tucker sold 18 new units at River Market Tower…
Sometimes we are forced to face our own mortality. Photographs courtesy of Todd Matthews / Originally appeared in AY‘s August 2011 issue [dropcap]It[/dropcap] could be a sudden illness or a close call in an accident. And while we contemplate death, we may concern ourselves with the disposition of our remains — peaceful repose in…
