Jennifer Hansen
Recent Stories
Vision in overalls cultivates riddles
LITTLE ROCK — It hadn’t been much of a winter, but it was a windy, cold afternoon. Just in from walking the dogs, I was making a cup of tea when a breeze shifted the steam from the cup. As I turned to see if the door was open, a familiar sparkle in the air caught my eye. Mrs. Appleyard was glimmering in. Continue reading...
Drive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Mindset spawns a legacy to honor
LITTLE ROCK — Family legacies come in many forms. They can be financial or intellectual, positive or negative, healthy or unhealthy. One of my family’s most valuable and positive legacies is a mindset; a curiosity and desire for self-exploration. Improbably, the author of that mindset was my cowboy grandfather. Continue reading...
Humor brakes perilous road rage
LITTLE ROCK — When my children were in elementary school, road rage became a familiar term. Continue reading...
Meaning of time changes yet again
LITTLE ROCK — Once again, time has started to mean something different. There has never been enough time in the day, but now hours and minutes are richer than they used to be. In a world saturated with information, our brains adapt. They have to; this is the only world we’ve got. Continue reading...
Rolling with the letdown punches
LITTLE ROCK — Before Christmas, Marc and the kids made it clear they wanted me to take some time for myself over the break. The idea was to go out to Marc’s farm, kick back and relax. I was happy to oblige. Sure enough, as soon as that carefully constructed plan unfolded, both my children got sick. Continue reading...
Can trio resolve to excel? It’s paws-ible
LITTLE ROCK — Home late one night from work, I entered the kitchen to find our three dogs waiting for me. As usual, Baron and Duchess instantly claimed all my attention. But as soon as my coat was off, it was our oldest dog, Duke, who insisted on escorting me to the couch. Apparently, my pets had New Year’s resolutions to discuss. Continue reading...
Real gifts transcend material trappings
LITTLE ROCK — When Mrs. Appleyard shares something, it’s usually a hot cup of tea, a quiet suggestion or the serendipitous leaf, bird or snowflake to punctuate her wisdom. Continue reading...
Best gifts in threes already received
LITTLE ROCK — Not all the gifts are under the tree. Continue reading...
Outing dissolves angst of overload
LITTLE ROCK — After a whole year of an ocean between us, spending time with my daughter still feels like a special occasion. Continue reading...
