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The ghosts of my Christmases past – Tim Hurst

December 2, 2024 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Last month I had one of those milestone birthdays. I’ll just say I’m older than 10 and younger than 100… and sadly closer to the latter. But as one often does on such occasions, it […]

Truly the Reason for the Season

December 1, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

One of the privileges and responsibilities that comes with being a publisher in most printed products is sharing some thoughts each issue. I have been blessed to do that in a number of different publications […]

Essential areas of financial planning for business owners from Ben Smith Investments

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Owning your own business provides you with many great opportunities, but it also comes with its own unique set of circumstances. Growing up with a father and grandparents who owned businesses, I saw firsthand the [...]
Worship that’s worth it

June 4, 2025 0

If you think “worship” is that time in the church service where you sing some songs, you’d be right, but it’s so much more. Online, worship as a noun is explained as “the feeling or [...]
A parents’ summer survival guide

June 4, 2025 0

HELLO SUMMER! We did it, moms and dads… we made it through another school year, and now it’s time to throw caution to the wind and embrace the chaotic season that is summer. Constant towing [...]
Come visit The Garden Patch in our new location – our farm!

June 4, 2025 0

The Garden Patch has made a change in our ongoing story! After many years in our great ole house in downtown Smiths Grove, we have moved back to our farm. Our roots are dug in [...]

Smoothie-style beers are all the rage during warm summer months from Mellow Mushroom

June 3, 2024 Comments Off on Smoothie-style beers are all the rage during warm summer months from Mellow Mushroom

“Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” –Al Bernstein. And the same goes for this month’s beer list. Last month we went through a wondrous selection of sours and I can’t help but [...]
Five reasons to sell real estate by auction

October 2, 2021 Comments Off on Five reasons to sell real estate by auction

When it comes to properties, traditional wisdom says that auction sales are only meant for those sellers who are desperate or for bank-owned real estates. But in the last few years, auction sites have experienced [...]
Must-haves for Fall 2022 from Pappagallo

August 7, 2022 Comments Off on Must-haves for Fall 2022 from Pappagallo

Summer 2022 will go down in the books as one of the hottest ever. The anticipation of cooler Fall days ahead will be a welcome relief. The following are the “must have” fashion items for [...]
Celebrate love by cooking a meal at home on the Big Green Egg

February 5, 2023 Comments Off on Celebrate love by cooking a meal at home on the Big Green Egg

If you’re looking for an at-home Valentine’s Meal that is simple to prepare and sure to delight… look no further! This rich and hearty meal will warm you to your core and satisfy even the [...]