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The Coffee Table
The Man in the Mirror
I generally don’t spend a lot of time thinking about JD Vance, but lately his presence in the news makes me wonder who he sees when he looks in the...
Esoteric Astrology as news for week Sept. 16-22, 2026
Autumn Begins – G-d Writes Our Names in the Book of Life.
You are forgiven, we say to each other.
This is our last week of summer, the Sun soon at the equator and autumn equinox....
American Insights
Never Forget
The smoke continued to suffocate, the fires still smoldered, and bodies continued to be located and counted as President George W. Bush, seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, took a...
The Coffee Table
Head Lice and Hearing Aids
I was recently summoned for jury duty. I’m allowed to request an exemption because of my age, but I’m of sound mind, and have no family or work obstacles to interfere...
Dinner for Six
Ethan Avanzino moved to Eureka Springs in 2020. He is co-owner with his husband, David, of the Wanderoo Lodge & Gravel Bar. He is also president of Safe to Be, a non-profit organization that...
From the Back Porch
I watched the stars last night, a universe into which has been launched the biggest telescope ever. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, built at a cost of $43.5 billion, will travel one million...
The Reel News
Pictured is Antoine from Arkansas, with this beast 8.5 lb. rainbow, caught with Robert of Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service.
Beaver Tailwaters — Early September
Fishing on the Beaver tailwaters continues to produce a good mixed...
The Dirt on Nicky
What some folks do
Hot outside again. The box fan in the bedroom never stops. Grass is crunchy, birds are thirsty, and this haiku sums up my garden experience: Stand straight with purpose/pull up dry...
This Week’s Independent Thinker
A long time ago, Saturday morning TV offered Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, two dogs that were kept busy making good decisions for people.
Fury, “The story of a horse and a boy who loved...
Esoteric Astrology as news for week Sept. 9 – 15, 2026
Days of Awe – High Holy Days – Jewish New Year – Forgiveness Invocation
We’re nearing the equinox when light and dark equalize, which means we’re nearing Libra, sign of balance, harmony and equilibrium. Before...
