January 2010
Wallhalia is the single African word I would use to sum up the situations described in this book. Simply put, wallhalia means a mess, a problem, a difficult circumstance. Covering almost a dozen different countries on the continent of Africa, author Uwem Akpan offers a collection of stories told through children’s voices. These children are desperately attempting to survive the day, the night, the war, the famine, the hunger pains, the religious discrimination, the ethnic cleansing, the trafficking of kids, and the list unfortunately continues. It is not an easy read on the soul.
I had the pleasure of purchasing the Simply Irresistible….Too cookbook from the Conway Junior Auxiliary, and I wanted to share some of the recipes that I have tried. This cookbook provides you with Jr. Auxiliary history, some great pictures of past and current members, and the most enjoyable part to me is that most of the recipes have notes of helpful hints!
Debbie Christian, owner of In b-Tween in downtown Conway, aims to offer moms some variety when shopping for their child’s wardrobe.
The store carries fashion and accessories for “toddlers to teens and everyone in between,” Christian said. She opened in June after operating as an online business.
Can you believe 2010 is here? It seems like yesterday that I sat down and thought about the things I hoped to accomplish in 2009. Now, another year has passed, and once again I find myself taking inventory and asking the question, “What do I hope to accomplish in 2010?” The answer to this question in my life, as well as yours, should be driven by the truths revealed in the Bible - God’s holy Word.
Her voice precedes her as she comes down the long hall at the Wellness and Athletic Center at Hendrix College.
“Let’s get started,” she says to the rows of men and women of a certain age who are poised in stocking feet behind metal folding chairs.
“Up on your toes … this is for balance,” she says, in a voice trained for coaching sports, refereeing volleyball, and teaching future coaches and fitness instructors.
My sister, Jan, had been overweight most of her life. As she approached her fortieth birthday,
It is a new day at United Way of Central Arkansas in every sense – from a new calendar year to a new Executive Director, 2010 promises to be positive for the organization. Amy Blaylock took the helm in November 2009 and has plans to make United Way as successful as possible for its partner agencies.
As we welcome the New Year, Women’s Inc. is excited to launch our New Year, New You Makeover Contest. We will be accepting nominations over the next few weeks, and will reveal our winner in the May issue. If you or someone you know is in need of a makeover, please send a photo and a short description of why this person should be our makeover winner. Nominations may be sent to makeover@womensinc.net or dropped off in person at the Log Cabin Democrat.