The Unbroken Circle – Remembering Bob Robbins “There’s a blacktop road, a faded yellow center line; It can take you back to the place, But it can’t take you back in time.” So goes a stanza from “Flies in the Butter” by The Judds, a wistful tune of lost innocence and fleeting youth. It’s a deeper…
The Art of the Squeal: Barbecue Bucket List I come from a land devoid of barbecue. It’s true and it’s sad, but that’s the burden I have long carried as a carnivore. In the place where I grew up, we produced what we called barbecue, but it was stuff that time and experience…
The Tourist Becomes the Tour Guide For those who enjoy traveling and visiting destinations that are well-known and well-worth it, it’s not uncommon to pick up books such as Kristy Owen’s “100 Things to Do in Austin Before You Die,” or Karen Nelson’s “100 Things to Do in Branson Before You Die,” or any…
Touching all the Bases: Beyond Sports Lab Seeks to Harness Power of Sports to Teach Life Lessons Like a lot of kids from their generation, Jason Bradley and Jerry Bruce grew up on the ballfields of their youth. Whatever was in season, or whatever the group assembled to do, that was the game of…
If you’ve ever thought about getting your ink, your time will soon be here, Arkansas. This month, the 2nd Annual Little Rock Tattoo Festival will roll into downtown, bringing with it some of the best and most skilled tattoo artists from across the United States, turning human canvases into living, breathing vibrant works of art. …
Ready to Retire? Start Planning for Retirement at Any Age Holding on to your money in savings accounts, bonds or CDs might feel safe, but most financial advisors will agree it’s not the smartest way to store your money. These traditional accounts accumulate almost zero dollars in interest, even if you have millions of…
The Natural State for Retirement It was love that brought New York natives Jill and John Bowman to Arkansas for the first time––albeit not their own. The two were no strangers to the South. The Bowmans had been in Atlanta for 33 years, where they raised their sons. John is a former Air Force…
RV-ing in Arkansas With summer upon us, many Arkansans are planning vacations. And that means that many RV owners are tidying up their recreational vehicles and planning a trek through the Natural State. But, what if you’re looking at buying an RV? Where do you start? What if you own an RV and want…
50 Best Places to Retire in Arkansas According to Niche Explore the best places to retire in Arkansas based on number of retirees, weather, and access to healthcare and entertainment. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, CDC, and other data sources. #1: Bella Vista #2: Mammoth Spring #3: Hot Springs Village #4: Cherokee…
The Different Types of ‘Retirement Living’ According to the Pew Research Center, 50.3% of U.S. adults 55 and older decided to retire during the pandemic. As a result, many of these adults were left to wonder — what comes next? Retirement in America looks quite different now than it did just 10 years…
