Share a closer connection to nature with this lyrical video produced by Emergence Magazine. Moving closer to the sources of life and wholeness is our birthright, and the contemplative birder featured in this beautiful video – facing the same struggles we all are – lifts the joy of the birds and their songs into a new place. A Mystical Ornithology” / Emergence Magazine
Tues Nov 18, 5:30 pm in City Hall Room 219 Losing the last forest in Fayetteville will be a done deal if we don’t step up. Contact your city councilpersons using the contact info at the bottom of this newsletter. It stays there for your access all year long. If you can, show up in person, or by zoom Tuesday 5:30. Register for zoom attendance here: https://fayettevillear.portal.civicclerk.com/event/506/overview
C-Span Mandami Victory Speech What does this mean for Arkansas? HOPE IS ALIVE! November 5, 2025 Heather Cox Richardson Nov 6 2025 New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a member of both the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, began his victory speech last night with a nod to Eugene V. Debs, labor organizer and Socialist candidate for president at the turn of the last century. “The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said: ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.’” The 34-year-old mayor-elect’s speech went […]
there’s now ample evidence showing that brutal news cycles can wreck the body’s stress response and lead to an onslaught of psychological issues in the days, weeks, months, and even years to come. How to mindfully consume the news It may feel impossible to follow the news without feeling overwhelmed, but researchers say a few simple habits can help. Holman recommends first taking a deep breath before you whip out your phone or turn on the TV. Take note of how your body’s feeling. Then, as you scroll, keep deep breathing (it will keep you relaxed and connected to your […]
And you CAN… right in Omni’s back yard! he prototype cottage is REALLY taking shape! Remember the green insulation in last week’s photo? Now the siding is all up and spiffy looking! Thank you to Josh Hart and his team of awesome builders things are coming together beautifully. Just look at that front door!Next the interior will start taking shape. Pretty, built-in furniture that will be long-lasting and attractive for its tenant.Thank you to all you good folks who’ve already donated to the cottage prototype. Please go to the GoFundMe to help make this dream a real exhibit A for […]
Final thoughts on New Beginnings ‘Pilgrimage for Home’ From Board mem\ber Rob Ryerse Robb Ryerse from New Beginnings You helped make Walk With Us: A Pilgrimage for Homes a resounding success. Not only did more than a dozen pilgrims walk from Bentonville to Fayetteville to raise awareness about chronic homelessness, they were also joined by many more for the Last Mile and a Community Meal at New Beginnings. It was truly a special celebration. Even though the walk is now complete, the work continues. We are getting ever closer to hitting our fundraising goal of $50,000. This money goes to support […]
Ziva Branstetter, daughter of local celebrity and Omni member Art Hobson, is a journalist for ProPublica and did a great report on the impacts of the death of Roe v. Wade, that won her a Pulitzer Prize recently. Along with history author Kathleen DuVal, who did an amazing book on native Americans over a thousand years. They’ll be home visiting soon and Their departments are throwing them a well-deserved party. Come say ‘hi’!
Come and help make chains for the Blue Chair Project.Nov 1st, 7pm at OMNI Center. Email for direction or more info: still@stillonthehill.com
