Lifestyle

Saturday, November 5, 2022, There will music back at the Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts. We have moved to Saturday nights from 7 p.m.

As we look to clean up leaves, twigs, dried up plants, etc. common this time of year. Instead of throwing away the debris, there’s a crafty alternative: build a pollinator nest. Some gardeners toss twigs, thatch and branches at the end of fall to prepare for winter. But those dry plant materials are where some pollinator species — such as bees, butterflies, wasps, flies and beetles — hibernate through the winter to emerge next spring. And now ― as plants dry out, stems harden, and temperatures drop ― is the perfect time to gather this hollow material pollinators love.

With Election Day just around the corner (next Tuesday, November 8, to be exact), I was reminded of another election night many, many years ago. Don’t worry, this is in no way political (although if you know me, you know I am a political creature).

It continues to be busy around Have a Heart Pet Shelter. Along with several adoptions, both locally and out-of-state, we had a great time visiting with folks at our Turkey Trot booth and soon we will be gearing up for our Annual Soup and Chili Supper (with a cake and pie auction) planned for November 19.

I think most people have a favorite holiday. Based on a very unscientific poll (meaning it’s my best guess), I would venture to say Christmas comes in first on the list of favorite holidays. My Mom loved pretty much every holiday but, as the first graders she taught in the later years of her career will attest, Saint Patrick’s Day had to have been right at the top of her list. For me, it has always been Halloween, so this time of year makes me smile.