Opinion

Editor, Those of you who have not heard of the Unconditional Love Pet Rescue may be unaware of a fine animal rescue facility in the community which may be forced to close because of lack of funds. One of the partners has suffered an accident, is not able (for now) to do the critical work for which she was responsible...

Aries: Be careful thinking you’re a big fish in a small pond; you might actually be a brine shrimp that some cosmic kid bought through the mail. Enjoy your Mason jar and make sure you’re wearing arm floaties when he shakes you up. Taurus: Staying positive isn’t that hard. All it takes is the right end of the battery. Get out of the house and recharge, because right now no one would get a tingle if they licked you...

Here is an interesting natural product which crosses between the typical prescribed medicines and yet is fully sourced from nutritional supplements. The prescription drug is named Metanx and can only be gotten from a medical doctor. However, it is made up of three nutritional supplements which can be bought cheaply from specialty supplement stores. The following is a cut and paste description of Metanx from Wikipedia online;...

We as a people no matter what our race or creed or sexual orientation is have basic fundamental expectations from the society that we live in or we would not. One of these that are on my shortlist are contracts that we agree to and we find out when we attempt to use the service that within and as a result of this contract that it has “fine print” and in this “fine print” that if knew we would not have participated in the contract in the first place.  ...

On Saturday, our nation saw another nightmare come true. White nationalists met in Charlottesville, Va., for the “Unite the Right” march, which quickly led to violence between the protesters and counter-protesters. The violence escalated into the afternoon, when a car drove into a group of counter-protesters. One woman was killed, and at least 34 people were wounded at the march...

Aries: In the back of your mind is a little voice telling you what you can’t accomplish. Time to give that negative Nellie an atomic wedgie, and blast her out of your psyche. Taurus: You don’t want to go on because things are tough. But, honestly, when have things ever been easy with you? The universe will help when you quit being a diva...

An apple a day ... carrots are good for your eyes and fish is brain food. Modern science, improvements in the understanding of diet and health and the ability to get the word out has given us a way to trust Granny and tell her stories. A good book is SuperFoodsRx, written by Steven Pratt, MD, and Kathy Matthews. ...

Here are three compelling reasons to move all Eureka Springs city meetings out of the current 12-person jury room. Handicapped access. It is 27 years since the U.S. government passed the ADA law prescribing equal access for disabled citizens. That law gave local governments three years to comply. It is now 24 years past this deadline, way past time to comply with this law.  ...

Aries: Find the beauty in your day. It could be a child’s smile, or the fact that she’s sleeping on the floor because she thinks she’s a turtle and you don’t have to change the sheets this week. Taurus: Reach out to someone new. Since they don’t know you, they’re likely to extend the hand of friendship instead of the middle finger of reasonably strong emotion...

Let’s look at alcohol and tobacco from a health perspective trying to stay clear of politics or morality. Health is a broad concept encompassing spiritual, emotional and physical aspects. But first, here’s some supplemental advice should you decide to sample either...

Every Friday evening the PBS Newshour has a feature with two very smart newspaper men, Shields and Brooks. Brooks is the conservative of the two. This Friday, he made an observation that really struck home with me. He said that ever since the era of Newt Gingrich, the Republicans have focused on taking things away from people. ...

Aries: All the world’s a stage, and you just found the loose board. Not everyone can get applause for slapping themselves in the face while dancing, but you do it so well. Take a bow. Carefully. Taurus: Take to the skies, and you’ll see how tiny everyone—and their problems—are down on earth. Your only problem is landing, which would have been easier if you booked a plane ride instead of shooting yourself out of a cannon...

Of course I support our local organic farmers and the healthy/fresh produce we get year-round. It is true we all need to get our nutritional needs met first through food choice. You can be sure I do this at my home. But therapeutic levels of a nutritional supplement may be needed for wellbeing that just can’t be found by eating good food. Choosing the right supplement and the right amount is the key to, perhaps, avoiding synthetic medicine...

Dear editor, I am always proud to be part of this hamlet we call Eureka Springs AR but recently an event made me not as proud. I made a special trip to apologize to the staff of the Carroll County Clerk’s office and to the Carroll County Clerk representing myself as a concerned citizen of Eureka Springs AR. ...

Aries: Spoils go to the victor, but who wants something spoiled? Go for a fresher victory that’s been kept cool and tasty, and out of the summer heat. Hint: That’s not anything at the company potluck, for sure. Taurus: You can have the last word, the last laugh or the last cookie. Depends on what you feel more of: stubborn or hungry. If it helps, the cookie is chocolate chip...

I was talking with my friend, Richard, at our farmer’s market about his locally raised and grass-fed livestock,mostly beef. Feeding the cows high-quality, antibiotic-free feed while giving them ample opportunity to graze at will and, when available, providing plenty of grass produces a superior tasting and more healthful meat. Beyond the truth of your taste buds, science documents this...

I read in the newspapers about local Arkansas constituents getting arrested at Sen. Boozman’s DC office and applaud their actions! Here’s what I just emailed the Senator:  Why do you continue to avoid your own constituents? You refuse to hold Town Halls and when Arkansas citizens make the effort to come to your Washington DC office, you can’t be bothered. ...

Aries: Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Feel better? Good. Quit annoying your family this week with your tuba death metal and you’ll be allowed to keep breathing on a regular basis. Taurus: You have all the best moves, except for that third one. That particular move may attract an amorous moose. At least you and the moose enjoy the same Netflix shows, so it could work out...

Spider veins are known as superficial varicose veins. You see them as wiggly red/blue or black decorations just under the surface of the skin. They are found mostly on the thighs, leg, ankles and feet. Deeper varicose veins happen too, and can cause troubles. Most everyone is familiar with the varicose vein called a hemorrhoid. Horse chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum) is an herb sanctioned by the German Commission E as a great choice to deal with all of these vein troubles...

I become livid when people use the Bible to “prove” nonacceptance of any person. The logic behind quoting a book written 2,500 years ago and then assuming the writer wouldn’t have changed his mind along the way is ludicrous. This is like looking at our short history in the U.S. ...

Aries: Sometimes when you reach for your dreams, you grab the cookies instead. Before you glue yourself to the couch, try reaching for a smaller dream on a lower shelf to keep your motivation up. Taurus: The universe broke the mold when it made you. Too bad it didn’t wait until after you were done. Don’t worry if you’re a little cracked, you’ve been that way all along...

Published by MedScape, an educational service for Family Practice doctors, is a report clearing the safety of supplemental calcium. Not just one, but two large-scale studies clearly show no connection between supplementing with common calcium and heart attack in either women or men. Please feel assured and at ease with these findings...

Never in my nearly seven decades did I imagine I would be face to face with so many people espousing and enacting such vile, despicable, evil things as I now encounter on a daily basis—particularly those entrusted with upholding the Constitution and serving the American people.  Upon hearing repeated warnings growing up that we must never forget what the Nazis did, I naively thought that such horrors could never happen again, especially here in the USA.  I was wrong.  I am saddened and frightened to witness the destruction of all that is good in America by a mad president and his power-hungry Republican cronies, who do not cherish the most basic human values—of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—and who have no compunction trampling on the rights and welfare of those who are less advantaged, not to mention abandoning their sacred responsibility to care for our planet.. ...

Aries: If you haven’t hit the nail on the head yet, it’s because no one trusts you with the hammer. Work up to hand tools while building your thoughts, and leave the nail gun alone. Taurus: Time flies when you’re having fun, which explains why time is doing a drunk spider crawl across your wall. Get out and do something or someone new so time can finally sprout some wings...

We all deal with patterns that are predictable such as colds and flu in the winter, allergies in both the spring and fall and brown recluse spider bites, poison ivy, chiggers and ticks, heat stroke and sunburn in the summer. We are smack dab in the middle of the part of the country where the brown recluse spider prefers to live. ...

I grew up in a small town in Southwest Arkansas on a one-mile stretch that included the school district, a local bank, three restaurants, a mom and pop general store and a post office. In some ways, it was a lot like Eureka Springs. I never felt afraid in my home, I knew everybody in town and we all rallied around local causes when needed. Small as it was, the community spirit was certainly alive...

Aries: Feel free to take a chance on Friday, just remember to give one back next week so the “Take a chance, leave a chance” dish isn’t empty for someone else needing it. Taurus: A bird will answer your question on Tuesday. It could cheep, peep, tweet or just flip at you. No matter the method, you’ll get the point...

L-Theanine is an amino acid that I have written about from time to time. I liked it then; I like it even more now. You see, new science was published just last month that clearly shows two new benefits for this amazingly affordable and safe supplement.  But first a short review!...