Have you heard the phrase “less is more?” It is an example of a paradox, a statement that is apparently selfcontradictory requiring careful thought to determine the meaning. Originally penned by poet Robert Browning and made famous by the designer and architect Ludwig Mie’s van der Rohe, the phrase, “Less is More” came to define the ideals of modernist design and architecture.
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education focusing on giving children the best quality care, offers families a guide to use while shopping for toys that will best enhance the learning experiences of young children through play this holiday season.
On the quest to raising good humans, I realize that most people tend to use the holidays as a teachable time for kids. We encourage the need to do good for others who might have less than we do as we donate food, toys, money and help in our communities and beyond. We do this on overdrive in November and December because these months are within the “season of giving.” And while I wish this was more of a year-round notion; I still jump on board with my own three kids to embrace the season as a time to do for others with no expectation of gain. Many of the best ways to help others costs nothing at all, aside from some time and effort.
As Art Linkletter used to say, kids say the darndest things. These thoughts by Piggott and Rector students on “How to cook a turkey” are sure to bring lots of smiles and laughs.
A large crowed was on hand for the Black River Technical College dedication ceremony of The Armory at BRTC, which is the Career and Technical Center, in Piggott on Monday, Nov. 14 with special guest Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Rector Cougars won the toss, the game, and the overall decent behavior award, though no trophies were awarded. What began early in the contest with a rash of yellow flags, multiple unsportsmanlike- behavior penalties, trash-talking tirades from the opposing team ended when the scoreboard clock showed fewer than two minutes to play.
