A tablescape of Hyungi Park’s full incense setup. Photo courtesy of Hyungi Park Hyungi Park Hyungi Park grew up with an affinity for the digital space — from computer programming lessons with her mother at age 10 to crafting Powerpoints for school book reports. She took her interest in computers and design and decided to…
Food trucks are now able to apply to bring their tasty crafts to Aspen City Hall for the summer season. The city of Aspen opened the application process on Thursday for vendors to operate along Rio Grande Place beginning as early as mid-June through the end of September. Applications must be submitted by June 7,…
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KYOTO, Japan – Yoshinaga Nakamura’s family has specialized in kazari-sho, or metal art, for seven generations. But the items have changed with the times over the last 200 years, and now, as Japan looks forward to welcoming tourists again, he is preparing for the future. “We used to make decorative parts – metal carvings of…
Right now, we’re between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. I hold the duality of this holiday in my hands. On the one, it’s a traditionally happy occasion for many families, a way to honor a loved one and celebrate their accomplishments and sacrifices. On the other hand, I know these days can be difficult for…
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Cue Alice Cooper’s popular song, “Schools Out For Summer” because, believe it or not, summer is upon us. As we head into the weeks of no school and long warm days, do not let the dog days of summer pass you by without taking the time to enjoy activities and events with the family, friends…
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The open kitchen plan in a Movable Roots tiny home. Photography courtesy of Moveable Roots. In a world that’s constantly clamoring for more, more, more, some people are starting to think… smaller. Instead of oceanfront Miami Beach mansions boasting nine bathrooms and a bowling alley, Floridians are switching their mindset to minimalism and mobility. In…
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The start of foreclosure proceedings against Valley West Mall, a once shiny shopping destination for those in the Des Moines area and beyond, was not a surprise to retail observers who for years have watched the West Des Moines center fade from shoppers’ memories. The questions now being asked are who will purchase the nearly…
Memorial Weekend holds the promise of a busy time in the Poconos. In addition to parades and memorial services for fallen veterans in several areas, there are also many recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy: Memorial Day Commemoration It’s the ultimate homage to men and women who lost their lives serving our country….
Open house included tours of the Atascadero facility along with food, games, and crafts ATASCADERO – On Friday, May 20, the Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) hosted an Open House at their Atascadero Wellness Center, Life House, to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. The event took place from 12 to 3 pm at the center’s West…
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True or false: The best time to go whale-watching in Southern California is between November and April, when gray whales migrate along the coast between Mexico and Alaska. False-ish. Yes, it’s truly wonderful to watch gray whales that travel the coast during the winter-spring months. But other types of whales and other marine animals show…
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