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Should You Be Raising Chickens?

My best friend’s niece raises chickens in her backyard.  Now, this may not seem too abnormal, but to me it is – she lives in the middle of Memphis.  But, even city folks are starting to appreciate raising their own chickens.  Having your own chickens helps not only feed your belly (and in a fresh way too!), but can reduce your impact on the environment.  Plus, the chicken manure is great for composting. Before you rush out and purchase all you need for chickens, you first need to make sure it is legal.  If you live in the city, there … Continue reading →

Walking Across the USA

A survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association looked at five hundred cities around the United States and ranked them based on walkability. The researchers looked for things like green spaces for walking, what percentage of the population walks to work, how safe the streets are, and more. Here are some of the winners! I’m pleased to see my own new home of Portland, Oregon made the list, thanks to the efforts of the community to make the town more walkable. Other towns that are working to improve walkability include Trenton, NJ, Denver, CO, and Kansas City, MO. There are … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk about Home States

You may have noticed that I live in Arkansas. Most states have cities or towns with unusual names, and Arkansas certainly has its share. It is interesting to imagine how some of these places got their very descriptive names. Some towns are named for food, such as Strawberry or Tomato. Some are apparently named for crops, such as Cotton Plant and Pea Ridge. Others may be named for indigenous creatures, including Bee Branch, Deer, Dogpatch, and Ravenden, which features a huge statue of a raven in the center of town. Little Flock, not to be confused with Little Rock, apparently … Continue reading →