I made the drive on Saturday to pick up the remaining two out of three song-cities in Arkansas. In and out of El Dorado, population about 17k but down 25% since 2000. Texarkana is 30k and more stable. Much of eastern and southern Arkansas seem to be shrinking. All the growth is in Little Rock and Bentonville (Walmart’s home).
This thermos spoke to me. Had to have it. Not because I’m middle of the North Woods lost. More like a reminder that we all get lost, but a little thought, and maybe a few different tries, and we get headed in a better direction.
The Journey 