By on February 28, 2010
By Trisha Gurley By now, all of your Valentine’s Day candy has been eaten, and the flowers are wilting. In the midst of all those loving gestures, you may have missed out on the sad February many dogs had just to the south of us in Mississippi. One puppy mill was raided in Holly Springs [...]
Posted in Education, Goings On! | Tagged pets |
By on February 28, 2010
By Leah Bray Nichols I found out the hard way that trying to do everything all at once can come with a price. Living in a state of stress leads not only to short-term tension, but it can also create long-term pain. My constant anxiety as a 32-year-old undergraduate student led to chronic pain that [...]
Posted in Health | Tagged Education, fitness, health |
By on February 28, 2010
By Scott Lebowitz What’s so great about cardio? First of all, aerobic exercise (meaning with oxygen) as defined by The Academy of Sports Medicine is “any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.” Simply put, large muscles, like your legs, require large amounts of energy to work. [...]
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By on February 28, 2010
By Kimberly Richardson Amy Greene is a storyteller. As obvious as that may sound, keep in mind that it is a goal that not every writer accomplishes. Many writers do write well but very few are actual storytellers; that is, they have the ability to weave people, places, and events into a mixture that will [...]
Posted in Arts, Bookworm | Tagged arts, book reviews |
By on February 28, 2010
By Gail Grice For one weekend in March, you can purchase the work of Memphis Association of Craft Artists’ (MACAs’) award-winning craft artists, support Christian Brothers University’s (CBU’s) fledgling art program, and encourage promising young artists from Memphis schools…all at the same time. And if you attend the Friday evening reception, you can do it [...]
Posted in Artists, Arts, Goings On! | Tagged arts, events |
By on February 27, 2010
By Aaron James For the entire time I was growing up on Felix, there were three huge trees in the grass median strip between the curb and sidewalk down the street. One fell during Hurricane Elvis and split the house on its lot right down the middle (A). Another was purposely removed a couple of [...]
Posted in Green/Eco | Tagged eco, green, trees |
By on February 27, 2010
By Bill Bullock This is the first in a series of articles on energy use and practical information to help Memphis residents make wise decisions about ways to lower energy consumption and overall utility costs. The factors that determine our monthly energy bill are the energy use of a particular appliance and the duration over [...]
Posted in Green/Eco | Tagged eco, energy, green, home repairs, tips |
By on February 27, 2010
By Corey Mesler Richard Bausch and Wyatt Prunty will be at Burke’s Book Store on Thursday, March 4th, from 5–7 pm to read from and sign copies of their newest books. Mr. Bausch will be signing his new book of stories, Something is Out There (Knopf, $25.95 hardback). Mr. Prunty will be signing his new [...]
Posted in Goings On! | Tagged books, events |
By on February 27, 2010
What does the year hold? This year at the CYCA board retreat, we had to get down to some basics! We, as a board, will be working on expanding our committee structure and reaching out to you for your help. I am putting our board members to the task of seeking out people to join [...]
Posted in CYCA, Letters from the President | Tagged Art for Art's Sake Auction, board, board elections, Cooper-Young Yard Sale, CYCA, gazebo, neighborhood clean-up |
By on February 27, 2010
By Tamara Walker Jessica Puckett’s normally quiet acupuncture salon was noisy and filled to the brim with well wishers that dropped by for an anniversary party on February 4th. Jessica chose this night to give back to her customers for all their support during her first year in business in the Cooper-Young area. Clients and [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged Business, health |
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