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All things Arkansas are of interest to me. It turns out that not just former President Clinton but President Obama has Arkansas roots as well.. Arkansas really took the limelight and ran with it back in the 80's when native son William Jefferson Clinton rose to fame, becoming the leader of the ...
08/23/2010
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Here in Eureka Springs, AR we have a fantastic fully restored City Auditorium circa 1910. John Phillip Sousa played the inaugural event back in the day. Remember in those days Eureka Springs was among the largest cities in Arkansas. These days we are fortunate to have a constant stream of great...
08/22/2010
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Unrepresented sellers. This the correct phrase to describe folks with a sign like the one pictured below in their yards. Let me get this straight Mr Unrepresented Seller: You would like to sell your largest asset yourself with no professional assist...
08/13/2010
Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a place with a colorful, storied history. Here are a couple of fun facts for you. Back in the days of prohibition the most famous tea total-er of all lived here. Yes it's true the hatchet wielding Carrie Nation spent some years right here in our little burg endeavorin...
08/06/2010
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If it's August there's a Volkswagen show in Eureka Springs, Arkansas late in the month. Over at the Inn of the Ozarks the VW enthusiasts will start rolling in about mid week for a show that takes the whole weekend and very little cash to enjoy. I'm talking about a BUNCH OF BUGS! Not to snub the...
08/05/2010
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Please indulge me. This is a post about one of my daughters. Trust me it has little or nothing to do with real estate. When you have twins the doctors and nurses identify them immediately as Baby A and Baby B for the sake of efficiency. In our case Baby A turned out to be Paige and Baby B turne...
08/05/2010
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Dog days of summer got you down? Don't worry it will pass. Life is good here in northwest Arkansas. We have 4 distinct seasons, each one enjoyable. I love summer as many of you know. That doesn't mean it's not hot though. IT"S HOT! So just...
08/04/2010
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Arkansas's rich cultural heritage includes the Italian settlement of Tontitown. Located near Springdale in Washington County Tonitown is a place where Italian flavor is still strong. Several descendants of the founding Italian families still populate the community and community is a serious sub...
08/01/2010
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Mid south summer night sounds. Brought to you without charge by cicadas and tree frogs, owls in the thick brush of woods. Think, the hissing of summer lawns. Think Hollywood producer. Out of town-er on a mission, 'quiet on the set'. The set will not be silenced except by the calender. Nature wi...
07/28/2010
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Any trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas needs to include a visit to the Palace Hotel and Bath House located at 135 Spring St. The circa 1901 Palace Hotel and Bath House is the only remaining original bath house in this town that healing water built. The 'Works' includes a soak in a seven foot long ...
07/26/2010