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  • Joined: December 14, 2022
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Speaking French

The holiday season is upon us, marked by twinkling lights, seasonal jingles and a perennial debate that seems to resurface each year: should we say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? For some, the choice between these greetings isn’t merely a matter of preference, but an ideological statement. Yet, as I see it, it’s time we refocus on the true intent of holiday greetings: to bring people together and spread joy. With that in mind, let’s ask a simple question— why not embrace both?

From Scratch

There’s something magical about Christmas trees-especially when you’re seeing them through the eyes of a grandchild. This past Saturday, we took our grandson to Cornerstone Christmas Tree Farm in Pocahontas for what turned into a heartwarming, hilarious adventure in the art of holiday tree-picking.

Get a head start on New Year’s resolutions

After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants’ minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year. According to a Pew Research Center survey of United States adults conducted in January 2024, 30 percent of people reported making at least one resolution, with half of this group making more than one. The survey also found that young adults are the most likely to make New Year’s resolutions, with 49 percent of those between the ages 18 and 29 saying they have made a resolution.

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The state Department of Correction has been in the news recently because of its efforts to build additional prison space, in order to improve public safety.