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  Today, I want to take a slightly different angle. We often talk about why people love retiring to Hot Springs Village. But not everyone who looks at the Village decides it's the right fit. And that's okay. So let's talk about some of the reasons people choose not to retire here. Let's walk part of the Cedar Creek trail while we discuss it.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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What does it take to share something that’s rooted in place with the world? Naoki Mita discusses Le Furo’s “craft onsen” – concentrated hot spring solutions that capture the therapeutic benefits of Japan’s mineral-rich waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recorded by Armen Davoudian for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 21, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

"My name is Idiot." She's only four years old, but when police in Hot Springs, Arkansas responded to a report of child abuse, that's what she told them. The marks of abuse were all over her body. There were bruises everywhere, she had a black eye, she had scars on her back. Those will heal. But what about the names she's been called? So many times that she actually thinks "Idiot" is her name. But wait a minute! What about the names we've called people? Even people - maybe especially people - that we love. How many people we know carry invisible, but indelible scars from our own devastating words? It's not that we necessarily mean to hurt. We're just angry, or frustrated, or feeling unheard or ignored. As our emotions escalate, so do our words. And words are like bullets. Once they're fired, you just can't get them back. As the Bible says, "Reckless words pierce like a sword" (Proverbs 12:18). We all know that's true. We still feel the sting of the names we were called a long time ago, right? Even though the one who fired them at us has probably totally forgotten it. It's our children who are most damaged by our hurtful words, because children tend to become what we call them. Label them as "lazy" or "stupid" or "worthless" enough times, and it will stick. But then, so will "princess" or "smart" or "helper" or "fun." Of course, kids also store what they hear their parents call each other in those heated moments; giving them tacit permission to speak disrespectfully in their relationships, too. But family's not the only place our words leave wounds. Proverbs 18:21 says, "The tongue has the power of life and death" at school, at work, online, in all our close relationships. If people bled physically every time we wounded them verbally, I wonder what a trail we'd leave. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Labeled for Life." God puts it this way, "The tongue is a world of evil…it sets the whole course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell" (James 3:6). Personally, that's one reason I know I need a personal Savior. I've found only one person strong enough to control that fire in me, and that is my death-crushing Jesus. He's that strong. King David was wise enough to know that we can't conquer this verbal monster without some supernatural intervention. Thus, his prayer should probably be somewhere that I can see it every day - maybe where you see it too. It's our word for today from the Word of God in Psalm 141:3 - "Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." I'm thankful for the lasting imprint of something my wife told me years ago - and many times since: "Ron, don't ever forget the power of your words." I suspect a lot of us need that same reminder, huh? Because long after we've forgotten our "reckless words," the person we wounded may be carrying a long and lasting scar from them. What about all those names and putdowns that we ourselves carry from the scarring words of others? Well, I'm grateful that God has called me names, too: "God's workmanship" (Ephesians 2:10). Created "in His own image" (Genesis 1:27). God says, "My treasured possession" (Exodus 19:5). He calls us "The temple of the living God" (2 Corinthians 6:16). And then, "My sons and daughters" (2 Corinthians 6:18). And He says we are purchased by the blood of His Son (Revelation 5:9). If you've been beat down and you have thought you were worthless, you've got to take a trip up a hill called Golgotha (Skull Hill) and stand there at the foot of a cross where Jesus said you're worth dying for; for your sins so you could be with Him forever. Maybe you've never had that wonderful infusion of value and love that comes when you open your life to Jesus and you'd like to do that. Well take care of that right now. Tell Him, "Jesus, I am yours. Nobody loves me like you do." And if you'd like to know more about beginning this relationship, that's why our website's there. It's ANewStory.com. You know those people who've called you all those other things? They really didn't know who you are, who God says you are. So no one's name is "idiot." Not when God says, "You're my masterpiece."

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The fourth and final episode in our series on the Jinshin no Ran: we cover the campaign in Afumi (aka Ōmi - 近江).  Prince Ōama and Prince Ōtomo (aka Kōbun Tennō), have drawn up their forces.  Last episode we covered the fighting in the Nara Basin, around the ancient Yamato capital: Asuka.  This episode focuses on the defense of the Karafu and Fuwa passes and the eventual march to the bridge at Setagawa. This is a name heavy episode, and we'll be noting some of it here: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-132   Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 132: The Jinshin no Ran, Part 4: The Afumi Campaign The Afumi soldiers on the western side of the bridge looked across the open expanse of water towards their Yoshino rivals on the eastern side.  If it weren't for the banners and the red tags barely visible on the sleeves of the opposing forces, it would be hard to know which side was which.  Both were equipped in similar ways, and a few of the soldiers could even make out familiar faces on the other side.  That is the nature of civil wars—especially in a conscript society, where the soldiers often had little choice which side they were fighting for.  Not that it necessarily mattered much to them which side came out on top, whatever their commanders might have told them. The bridge across the Seta river was large and wide, and normally quite well traveled.  Now, however, the central boards had been pulled up for a span of about 30 feet or so, leaving a gap spanned by only a single, narrow plank.  That plank was, itself, tied to a rope, which was being held by the Afumi troops.  The soldiers knew that should any of the enemy try to cross, they could pull the plank out from under them and they would fall into the river, their metal armor dragging them down into the dark depths of swirling water below.  Even should they somehow make it across without being peppered by arrows, there would be no reinforcements coming: they would be slaughtered, and the trap would be reset. It seemed like the Afumi forces held all the cards in this battle, and yet they were still tense. Archers could still shoot across the distance. The front rank of troops held wooden shields as a defense, but there were still openings in the formation and the armor, and in the chaos of battle, nobody was truly safe. And so the Afumi forces waited.  Confident, but wary. A commotion on the eastern side of the bridge grabbed the spotlight.  The Yoshino forces had approached, and they were clearly preparing for something.  The Afumi soldiers strained to see what was going on.  Suddenly, the front line of the Yoshino forces parted, and a strange sight confronted the Afumi soldiers.  It took them a moment to fully comprehend what was barreling towards them at full tilt: a soldier that looked almost like two soldiers put together, wearing armor placed over armor, in an attempt to protect from harm.  It must have been heavy, and as he stepped on the beam, it visibly buckled under the weight.  The Afumi archers let loose with their arrows and crossbow bolts, but to no avail.  They simply stuck in the armor, adding to the bizarre and otherworldly appearance of their opponent. The spell was broken on the Afumi side as arrows came cascading in.  The Yoshino forces weren't just sitting idly back, they were making sure they were doing everything they could to keep the Afumi forces distracted.  And for a split second it worked—and a split second was all they needed.  Before the soldiers could gather up their wits about them enough to pull the rope there was a terrifying sound of metal on wood.  The Afumi soldiers pulled the rope, but it came all too easy—the Yoshino soldier had dashed across and cut the rope tied to the plank.  Behind him, the Yoshino forces were now pouring across the bridge.  Soon they would establish a foothold, and behind the front line they would be able to have other soldiers place more planks so that the number of Yoshino soldiers on the Western side of the bridge only continued to increase. Realizing that their trap had been circumvented, the Afumi forces fell back, but their strategic withdrawal soon turned into a full on retreat.  While pockets of soldiers resisted, many were suddenly all too aware that perhaps it was better to live and fight another day, instead.  Despite threats and even attacks from their own commanders, the Afumi forces fled the battlefield, leaving the Yoshino army victorious.  With the Seta bridge now secured, there were no more major obstacles in their way:  They would march to the capital at Ohotsu and finish this war.   Welcome back!  This is Part 4, and so if you haven't already done so, I recommend going back and starting with Part 1.  That said, we'll briefly recap here. Over the past three episodes, we've talked about the causes of the war between Prince Ohotomo and Prince Ohoama as they vied for the throne.  Prince Ohotomo seemingly had the stronger position, as he was actually running the Yamato state from the Afumi capital in Ohotsu.  He had the various ministers and all the official organs of the state on his side.   He was also 23 years old. Ohoama, on the other side, was Ohotomo's paternal uncle.  His own son, Prince Takechi, was 19 years old and helping to lead the army.   Upon learning that the State was gathering forces against him, Ohoama had quickly moved east, gathering forces as he went, and now he stood near Fuwa, modern day Sekigahara, prepared to begin his march on the capital.   This episode we are going to cover the conclusion of the war.  Warning, though, this is going to be a *lot*.  A lot of place names and people names.  Apologies if it is hard to follow.  I'll have a rough map and info on the various players on the podcast blog, so you may want to bring that up if you are having problems following. In Part I of this series we covered the causes leading up to the conflict.  In Part II we covered Ohoama's mad dash to Fuwa, at modern Sekigahara.  Last episode, Part III we covered the fighting in the Nara Basin. This episode we are going to talk about the last two fronts of the war: the defense of the Iga area and Kurafu Pass, and the march from Fuwa to the Afumi capital of Ohotsu. Before we go into the details of the next battles, let's look at what each side of the conflict was doing, what they are concerned about, and where they are on the board.  We'll then go into how the rest of the war played out, and its conclusion and aftermath.     Ohoama's Yoshino forces had largely been drawn from the countries in the east—the very same countries that Ohoama was denying to the Afumi court.  In response, the Afumi court had drawn their forces from where they could.  There were those that they had already called up under the pretense of building Naka no Oe's burial mound, but they had sent others out to raise troops in Yamato and out the western side of Honshu, all the way to Tsukushi—modern Kyushu.  However, not everyone in the Western region of the archipelago was friendly to the Afumi court—especially the regions of Kibi and Tsukushi.  This was significant.  Kibi was an ancient rival of Yamato, and likely could contribute a sizeable force.  Tsukushi, on the other hand, was quite large, and besides the conscripts from among the regular inhabitants, Tsukushi also was in charge of defending the archipelago from invasion—they were the first line of defense.  They had constructed numerous castles and fortifications to defend against a possible invasion, and those castles and fortifications were no doubt manned by troops that had been raised for that purpose.  If they could now be turned inwards, that could be enough to really turn the tide against Ohoama and his Yoshino army. The only problem was that neither Kibi nor Tsukushi were exactly sympathetic to the Afumi court.  The governor of Kibi and Prince Kurikuma, the viceroy of Tsukushi, both had ties to Ohoama, and the ministers suspected them of sympathizing with their Yoshino rivals.  As such the envoys that were sent out were authorized to take whatever drastic steps they felt necessary to secure the troops. So how did that all go down?  Well, last episode we talked about how Hodzumi no Momotari and his crew had been stopped from raising troops in Asuka by Ohotomo no Fukei, whose bluff of pretending to be Prince Takechi and a host of cavalry soldiers caused the conscripted troops to flee, and ended up in the death of Momotari and the capture of his compatriots. In Kibi, things took a turn in Afumi's favor.  When the Afumi government's envoy arrived at the government center in Kibi, he tricked the governor into taking off his sword.  Once he had done so, the envoy drew his own sword and killed the governor.  Without the governor to get in his way, the envoy then went about securing the land and troops for the Afumi court. Prince Kurikuma, the viceroy in Tsukushi, at the Dazaifu, was not quite so easily fooled, however.  Kurikuma knew how the court operated, and was apparently well informed of what was going on.  When the Afumi court's envoy met with Kurikuma, the Prince was flanked by two of his sons, Prince Mino and Prince Takebe, each one armed.  When Prince Kurikuma heard what the Afumi court wanted—for him to send the troops from Tsukushi to help quell Ohoama's rebellion—Kurikuma responded that he needed those troops to hold the border.  After all, the Tang dynasty was still a potential threat, and what good would it do to send the troops from the border regions to fight an internal war, only to then have an invader come in and destroy the state entirely?  No, he reasoned, he would not be sending the troops as the Afumi court requested. We are told that for a moment, the Afumi envoy thought about grabbing his sword and killing Prince Kurikuma, as the Afumi court had suggested, but with both of Kurikuma's sons armed on either side of him, he realized that he didn't have great odds, and so he eventually left, empty handed, but alive. This is significant.  While we don't know exact numbers, it is likely that there were quite a few troops stationed in Kyushu and the islands, all in case of foreign invasion.  By not supplying them to the Afumi court, Prince Kurikuma dealt a huge blow to the Afumi's ability to make war.  Add to that the fact that Ohoama had likewise blocked the court's access to the eastern countries, and that further narrowed the troops that Afumi had access to.  Nonetheless, they still had enough to be dangerous, and it is impossible to say exactly what might happen in a war. So we know where the Afumi and Yoshino forces ostensibly came from, but let's talk about the battlefield.  All of the fighting that we talk about was happening in an area between Naniwa—modern Ohosaka—and Fuwa, modern Sekigahara, northwest from the modern city of Nagoya. There are three main theaters we are talking about.  The first is in the Nara basin, which we talked about extensively in the last episode.  The Nara basin itself was not necessarily of the most strategic importance, militarily, but it was of huge symbolic importance.  After all, that was still the ancient capital, even though the governmental functions had been moved north, to Ohotsu, on the shores of Lake Biwa.  The second is in the Suzuka mountains.  This includes the areas of Iga and Kouka, and it is bordered by the Nara basin on the west, the Mie coastline on the east, and Afumi, the area around lake Biwa, to the north.  This is the same region that Ohoama had to naviagate through on his way from Yoshino to the east, and the mountains and valleys make it so that there are only so many traversable routes through.  For our narrative we are going to be primarily talking about the Kurafu Pass, between Kouka and Iga, at modern Tsuge city.  This pass  was an important route between Kouka, Iga, and Mie.  The road followed the Soma River which eventually flowed into Lake Biwa.  This made it a route out of Afumi, and if the Afumi forces could secure the Kurafu pass and the fields of Tara, just on the other side, they could split Ohoama's forces and cut off any help that he could possibly send to the Nara basin, and possibly even take Ohoama from behind. Finally, let's talk about our third theater:  Afumi itself.  Specifically, we are looking at the southern and eastern sides around Lake Biwa.  Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, and it is almost entirely surrounded by mountains except for where the Seta river flows south, eventually winding its way to Naniwa.  Today, the area of Afumi is largely co-located with modern Shiga Prefecture. Back in 668, after finding themselves on the losing side of the Baekje-Tang war, Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou, had moved the capital to Ohotsu, or Big Port, in Afumi, on the shores of Lake Biwa, likely for the protection it gave.  From Afumi, there were three major routes out of the basin, and a few minor ones.  All of them were through defensible mountain passes, like Karafu Pass, Fuwa Pass, and Suzuka Pass.  Three such passes:  Fuwa, Suzuka, and Arachi would become prominent barriers, or seki, along the ancient roads, and were known as the Sangen, or Three Barriers, protecting the capital region.  Suzuka no seki, at the pass of the same name, was in the south.  To reach it from Afumi, one crossed the Karafu pass, and then turned east through a pass near Mt. Miyama.  At the northern tip of the Suzuka mountains was Fuwa pass, future home of the Fuwa barrier.  The Barrier, or “Seki” would give its name to the area in another form:  Sekigahara.  This was along the Tousandou, the Eastern Mountain road, and even today it is the path through which roads and even the Shinkansen traverse between eastern and western Honshu.  Finally, though less important to our story, was the Arachi pass. Arachi no seki was part of the Hokurikudo, the Northern Land Route, and led to the ancient country of Kochi and the port of Tsuruga, which had a long history as an alternate port, especially for ships sailing from Goguryeo.  Later, Arachi no seki would be replaced in the Sangen ranking by another pass between Afumi and modern Kyoto, which would be known as the Afusaka, or Ohosaka, Pass.  This was the pass that would have been used to get to Yamashiro and, from there, to Naniwa and the Nara Basin. These three passes would come to define the island of Honshu, and became the dividing line between the Kanto region, in the east, and the Kansai region, in the west.  By holding the Suzuka and Fuwa passes, Ohoama effectively denied any travel to the eastern regions.  Sure, Afumi could have tried going through the Arachi pass and into Kochi, but then they would have had to traverse the Japan alps—no small feat, especially without modern conveniences like the trains and busses used today. From Fuwa Pass, where Ohoama and Prince Takechi had set up their headquarters, it was largely a straight shot to the Afumi capital of Ohotsu.  Between Lake Biwa and the Suzuka mountains is a wide, flat plain, divided primarily by the rivers and streams running out from the mountains into the lake.  Immediately west of Fuwa is the area of Maibara.  Following the shore of the lake one traverses through modern Hikone, to Yasu.  Yasu would also have been the location where the road to the Karafu pass broke off into the Suzuka mountains.  Beyond that was the bridge across the Seta River. The Seta river was one of the largest obstacles that would have to be negotiated, and the Afumi forces knew this.  Just as Ohoama would set up at Fuwa pass, a large number of the Afumi forces were set up on the western bank of the Seta river.  If the Yoshino forces could get across, however, it would mean that they had a more or less unimpeded route to the capital at Ohotsu. So now let's talk about what was happening in each of these places. Ohoama had set up at Fuwa—Sekigahara—and had begun to call soldiers to him.  Not only did did this allow him to block the rival Afumi troops from accessing the Eastern countries and possibly raising troops to use against him, but he was also able to maintain a line of communication with ancient Yamato, in the Nara Basin.  In order to keep his communication lines open, and to ensure that the Afumi forces couldn't sneak up behind him, Ohoama split his forces in two.  He knew that Afumi forces were trying to take his stronghold in Yamato, and if successful, from there they could move in to Uda and on to Iga.  thereafter that, they could march up behind him through the Suzuka pass.  Alternatively, the forces in Afumi could come up through Kouka and the Karafu pass, and then try to divide and conquer So the first group of Ohoama's army were to go south, through the Suzuka pass into their mountain namesake.  Once there, Oho no Omi no Honji was to hold Tarano, the Plain of Tara, where the routes to Suzuka, Kafuka, and Iga met.  Tanaka no Omi no Tarumaro went with him, with orders to guard the Kurafu pass, which is to say the road to Kouka.  This first group was headed by Ki no Omi no Abemaro, and also included Miwa no Kimi no Kobito, and Okizome no Muraji no Usagi.  Along with what we are told were tens of thousands of men, this first made their way south from Fuwa  through Mie and Ise and over the Suzuka pass.  Once there, they took up their positions at Karafu and Tarano.  It was a good thing, too, because only a couple of days after they arrived, the enemy struck.   Now as soon as he got there, Oho no Honji had fortified Tarano with some three thousand men, and Tanaka no  Tarumaro was sent to guard the Kurafu pass.  Prior to this, Tarumaro had been the official in charge of the Hot Springs in Ise, but he had joined Ohoama and the Yoshino forces when they first arrived over the Suzuka Pass.  Now he was in charge of a military force, encamped along the road through the Kurafu pass, waiting for the enemy. Unbeknownst to him, a deputy commander of the Afumi forces, Tanabe no Wosumi, was approaching from Mt. Kafuka.  Presumably he'd been sent out from Ohotsu and had followed the road along the Yasu and Soma rivers towards the pass.  Wosumi had  sizeable force with him, but he was not looking for a direct assault.  Even if he would win, he would suffer casualties, especially trying to attack an entrenched enemy in a fortified position.  He needed to be sneaky.  He had no way of knowing that, centuries later, the lands of Iga and Kouka would be known for their sneaky warriors—their legendary ninja—but I digressed.  What Wosumi did was this.  First, he rolled up his banners and muffled the drums.  He even had his men gag themselves—a continental custom where soldiers were given a stick to hold in their mouth, like a horse's bit, to discourage any talking amongst the ranks as they approached.  Presumably, they kept them in until just before attacking, because they also devised a watchword “kane”—transcribed as metal or gold.  Wosumi knew that it would be hard enough to tell who was who in the daytime—after all, it wasn't like these were regimented forces with uniforms.  The soldiers were likely all wearing whatever they had available, and clothing and armor would have been similar across the two armies.  At night, even some kind of mark or flag would hardly be enough to tell who was who in the dark.  As lines broke and melee ensued, it would be easy to get turned around, and find yourself facing a friend.  By saying the watchword you could distinguish friend from foe. Sure enough, this tactic worked.  The Afumi forces broke through the Yoshino fortifications in the middle of the night and swarmed into the encampment.  Men who had been asleep were waking up to chaos.  Tarumaro's Yoshino soldiers were thrown into confusion.  Tarumaro himself, escaped, but just barely.  we are told that he noticed that the enemy kept shouting the word “kane”, and so he started doing it as well. The Afumi forces, assuming he was one of their own, left him alone.  Still, he only escaped with difficulty. His escape was no doubt critical, however.   He presumably would have headed to Tarano to try and warn Oho no Honji, but this may not have been possible, as we are told that on the following day, after the attack at Karafu pass, the Afumi commander Wosumi continued his advance, and came upon the Yoshino encampment at Tarano unexpectedly.  Still, General Honji did not back down.  With a force of hand-picked soldiers, Honji counterattacked against Wosumi and struck him.  We are told that Wosumi made it out—the only one who did—but that he did not try and make another attack.  The Yoshino forces would ultimately hold the pass and the critical juncture of Tarano.  The Afumi forces would not get a second chance. By the way, a quick note here:  I can't help but notice a bit of a trope showing up in these stories:  At Narayama, General Fukei is defeated, and is the only person who makes his escape.  Then Tarumaro is the only person to escape his defeat.  Finally, Wosumi is the only one of his forces to leave the plain of Tara. I am more than a little incredulous that these generals are the only ones who actually survived, and that the rest of the army was slaughtered.  In fact, you may recall that at the battle at Taima, General Fukei told his men not to pursue the fleeing common soldiers.  As I've tried to point out, the common soldiers were not likely as invested in the cause.  In fact, it is just as possible that the common soldiers may have changed sides and joined the other army if they thought it would serve them well.  Or maybe they were escaping and just blending into the countryside.  After all, the elites weren't really spending the time to get to know them, let along record any details about them.  So I suspect that it was more about the fact that the various armies would be broken, and the soldiers flung to the four corners, rather than that they were necessarily slaughtered.  After all, if you had the choice, would you have stayed there? A few days after Wosumi was defeated, the Yoshino general that Ohoama had sent to Iga along with Honji and Tarumaro, Ki no Omi no Abemaro, heard that their ally, Ohotomo no Fukei was in trouble in the Nara Basin.  He'd been defeated by the Afumi general Ohono no Hatayasu at Narayama,  and without reinforcements, the entire Nara Basin could fall, along with the ancient Yamato capital at Asuka. So Abemaro sent Okizome no Muraji no Usagi with more than a thousand cavalry to go assist.  They met Fukei at Sumizaka, and suddenly, things were looking up in the Nara Basin.  For more on how that turned out, check out last episode, where we covered the events in the Nara Basin. Once the events in the Nara Basin settled out, then both the Nara Basin and the Karafu pass would be well and truly in the hands of the Yoshino forces.  But there was no way for those guarding those locations to know that the fighting was over, and they would have to hold their positions until the fighting had definitively stopped.  Which brings us back to Ohoama and the Yoshino troops gathered at Fuwa, where things were about to kick off as well.  The troops at Fuwa, while being led by Ohoama and his 19 year old son, Takechi, were placed under the command of Murakuni no Muraji no Woyori—who, , as things progressed, would be noted as the primary general for the campaign that would lead Yoshino troops from Fuwa, on the offensive towards Ohotsu. The only reason that they seem to have waited before going on the offensive was that every day, more troops were coming in.  So even as the fighting was going on in Nara and at the Karafu pass, the Yoshino army at Fuwa gathered men and made their preparations.  As they did so, the Afumi court Was going to do whatever they could to try and break them, hoping that they could stop the threat posed by Ohoama and his men before they began their march. For the Afumi forces first attempt to break the Yoshino defenses at Fuwa pass, they picked troops to try and make an incursion into the village of Tamakurabe, which appears to have been in the pass itself; it was probably modern Tama district of Sekigahara.  They were repelled, however, by Izumo no Omi no Koma, who drove them off. Later, the Afumi court ordered another force of several tens of thousands of men to attack under the command of Prince Yamabe no Ou, Soga no Omi no Hatayasu, and Kose no Omi no Hito.  Soga no Hatayasu and Kose no Hito were both part of the inner circle of the Afumi court, or so it would seem.  When Prince Ohotomo had taken the reins of the government in a ceremony in the Western Hall of the Palace, he was attended by the ministers of the right and left, as well as Soga no Hatayasu, Kose no Hito, and Ki no Ushi.  They were at the very heart of this whole matter.  Prince Yamabe is a little bit more of a mystery.  We know he was someone of note, and when Prince Ohotsu was brought to his parents, they were apparently traveling under the guise of Prince Yamabe and another prince, Prince Ishikawa.  But we know little else. The three men and their Afumi troops headed out and camped on the bank of the Inukami river, near modern Hikone.  There, however, trouble broke out. The Nihon Shoki does not record exactly what it was, but there must have been some kind of falling out.  Prince Yamabe no Ou was killed by Soga no Hatayasu and Kose no Hito.  We don't know if this was due to some quarrel or what, but either way, it threw the army into a state of disarray and there was no way for them to move forward.  Soga no Hatayasu appears to have taken responsibility for whatever happened, as he headed back from Inukami, presumably back to Ohotsu, where he took his own life by stabbing himself in the throat.  There would be no attack on Fuwa Pass, however. Finally, the Nihon Shoki also recounts the story of another Afumi general, named Hata no Kimi no Yakuni, and his son, Ushi.  Together with others, who remain unnamed, they surrendered themselves to Ohoama and the Yoshino forces, rather than fighting.  It isn't clear if they were deserters, if they had been part of one of the other two attempts to take Fuwa Pass, or if there was something else going on.  Either way, Ohoama was so pleased that he welcomed them in and we are told that Hata no Yakuni was “granted a battle axe and halberd” and appointed a general.  This is probably stock phrasing, but it does seem he was given some measure of trust.  Yakuni's men were then sent north, to Koshi. We aren't quite sure what those forces' ultimate objective was.  It may have been that he was to take the northern pass and make sure that none of the Afumi troops tried to escape and head to the East along that road.  Many of the accounts of this war seem to suggest that he, or at least some part of the forces, were to head north and then come around Lake Biwa the long way.  This would mean that if Ohoama attacked, there would be no easy way to flee.  From Ohotsu they couldn't turn north without running into more troops, and their only escape would seem to be through the Afusaka pass towards the area of modern Kyoto.  And of course, whoever was victorious in the Nara Basin would then be able to control the route to the coast. It is unclear how much Ohoama could have actually known, though, about what was happening across the various distances.  Messages would have meant riders on swift horses carrying them; they couldn't just text each other what was going on. And so, with one attack repelled, another aborted, and a turncoat now on their side, Ohoama's Yoshino forces were finally ready to head out on the offensive themselves.  According to the Nihon Shoki this was on the 7th day of the 7th month—Tanabata, today, but I doubt people were paying much mind to the Weaver and the Cowherd.  Murakuni no Woyori, with the group advancing from Fuwa to Afumi, set out, and met with their first resistance at the Yokugawa river in Okinaga.  As far as I can tell, this is likely the Amano River in modern Maibara, which anyone who takes the Shinkansen between Kanto and Kansai probably recognizes as one of the usual stops.  Once again, we have a situation where, while they would have had banners flying, in the crush of battle it could be quite easy to mistake friend for foe, especially with large numbers of troops who were pulled from vastly different regions.  You had to have some way of knowing quickly who was on your side – that's why the Afumi commander Wosumi had his troops use the password “kane”, for example.  Ohoama's approach was to have his men place a red mark—possibly a ribbon or similar—on their clothing so that one could tell who, at a glance, was on their side.  As a note, later samurai would sometimes attach flags to their shoulder armor, or sode, and these “sode-jirushi” would help identify you even if people didn't recognize your armor.  Ohoama's troops may have used something similar. And so Woyori's Yoshino forces attacked the Afumi defenders, and the Afumi troops were clearly outmatched.  Woyori's men killed the Afumi commander and defeated the opposing forces. But that was just the beginning.  Afumi forces had been stationed all along the route from Fuwa to Ohotsu.  Thus it was that only two days later Woyori and his men made it to Mt. Tokoyama, probably in Hikone, by the Seri river.  There they met more Afumi soldiers, but once again they were triumphant and slew the opposing commander.   Woyori and his men were on a roll. I would point out that these battles aren't given much detail, but we do see how it progressed.  There are names of various individuals and commanders—certainly not much on the common people.  From what we can tell, this was not a rush to Ohotsu, but rather a slow march, probably doing their best to fortify their positions and make sure that nobody was sneaking up on them.  After each battle, it is some days before the next, probably spent spying out ahead and formulating plans. Woyori and his men next fought a battle on the banks of the Yasukawa River, presumably near modern Yasu city.  Here, Aston's translation claims that he suffered a great defeat, but more likely I suspect it means to say that he inflicted a great defeat on the Afumi forces, because if he had been defeated, how would he have pressed on only a few days later.  We are told that  two men, presumably the Afumi commanders, were both taken prisoner. Since we don't have anything more about them in the narrative all we can really do is assume that they must have therefore been on the side of the Afumi forces. By taking Yasu, that would have likely cut off the Afumi forces from any future considerations about using the Kurafu Pass.  The noose around Ohotsu was slowly tightening. Four days after that, on the 17th day of the 7th month, Woyori attacked and repulsed the Kurimoto army—presumably a force loyal to the Afumi court under a general named Kurimoto, or possibly raised from a place called Kurimoto, perhaps over on Awaji.  Either way, it was another victory on Woyori's belt. From there, Woyori and his men arrived at Seta, where they would have to cross the Setagawa—the Seta River. The Seta River is a wide river, and the only one flowing out of Lake Biwa.  It winds its way south and west, eventually becoming the Uji and then the Yodo rivers, which flow all the way to Naniwa—modern Ohosaka.  At the Seta river, there was a major bridge, the only way across, other than to swim.  Prince Ohotomo and his ministers, along with their entire army, were encamped on the west side of the bridge.  Their forces were so numerous that it was said you could not see all the way to the back of them.  Their banners covered the plain, and the dust of their movement caused a cloud to rise into the sky.  Their drums and songs could be heard for miles around.  We are told they even had crossbows, and when they were discharged the arrows fell like rain.  Of course, some of this may have just been more poetic license by the authors of the Nihon Shoki, but you get the picture:  There were a lot of troops on the western side of the river. The bridge itself was defended by General Chison.  We know very little of this general, as he only appears in this one part of the record, but his name implies that he may have been from the continent.  We aren't given a surname, and it is possible he was one of the Baekje refugees, now fighting for the Afumi court.  He led an advance body of specially selected troops, and in the middle of the bridge they had removed planks for about three rods or thirty feet.  Across that span was a single plank, daring anyone to try and cross it.  Of course, if they did, they would be a sitting duck in front of the enemy archers, and the plank was attached by a rope so that it could always be pulled out from under them.  It seemed as if it were impossible to advance. Finally, one of Woyori's soldiers, Ohokida no Kimi no Wakaomi, got up the courage to cross.  We are told that he put on double armor, put down his long spear, and drew his sword.  He then charged suddenly across the plank and cut the rope on the other side before the Afumi troops could pull it back.  In spite of the arrows that were raining down on him, he entered the ranks of the Afumi troops, slashing with his sword as he went.  The Afumi forces were thrown into confusion and some of them tried to leave, but General Chison drew his own sword and began to cut down anyone who tried to flee.  Still, he was unable to check the rout.  Woyori's troops secured the bridge and soon were pouring across it.  They cut down General Chison and advanced into the Afumi army, who broke and ran.  The Afumi sovereign, Ohotomo, aka Koubun Tennou, along with the Ministers of the Left and Right, narrowly escaped with their lives. Woyori and his troops marched to the foot of Awazu hill, and we are told that Hata no Yakuni, the Afumi commander who had earlier defected, and whose men were sent north to Koshi, set a siege to Miwo castle along with Izumo no Koma, who had defended against the attempted seizure of Tamakurabe.  Presumably this is Mio, south of Ohotsu, and it was likely guarding the southern approach to the Afumi capital. The only thing here that gives me pause is that we were earlier told that Yakuni's men, after he defected, were sent to Koshi.  So was Yakuni not with them?  Had he returned?  Or had the troops made it all the way around Lake Biwa already, taking the longer route up and around the lake? Regardless of how it happened, Yakuni and Koma were able to take Miwo castle.  As a reminder, a “castle” at this time would have likely been defined more by its walls, which were probably rammed earth and wood—not the elegantly sloping stone walls and  donjon base that would come to typify castles of the Warring States period. The following day, Woyori and his men continued their pursuit.  At the Awazu marketplace, Woyori ran into the Afumi generals Inukahi no Muraji no Isokimi and Hasama no Atahe no Shihote.  We mentioned Isokimi last episode—he was the Afumi commander attacking the Middle Road in the Nara Basin.  His deputy, Kujira, had been defeated, and it seems Isokimi had retreated back to Afumi and rejoined the main force. He would not be quite so fortunate this time.  Isokimi and Shihote were both slain, and Ohotomo fled once again.  He didn't get very far, hiding at Yamazaki, thought to be near the site of the modern city hall, in Ohotsu. Despite his best efforts, he knew he would be discovered, and he eventually strangled himself, rather than facing the humiliation and punishment that would come with capture. With Ohotomo dead, the other ministers of the Afumi court dispersed and fled.  Woyori and his men, meeting up at Sasanami, hunted down the Ministers of the Left and Right—Soga no Akaye and Nakatomi no Kane—as well as others who had fought with Ohotomo and who were considered criminals. They were all marched back to Fuwa, where, on the 25th day of the 7th month, Ohotomo's head was presented to Ohoama.  The war, it seems, was over. Or at least, the fighting was over.  There was still a lot to be settled.  First off, it would hardly have been practical to wipe out every single person on the losing side.  For one thing, that would have devastated the Court even further, likely creating a huge power vacuum.  In addition, many of the supporters on both sides were not necessarily there out of purely partisan reasons.  I would point out that many of the family names that we see in the record are found on both sides of the conflict.  Inukahi no Isokimi may have fought for Ohotomo, but we also see an Inukahi no Ohotomo fighting on the behalf of Ohoama.  Fumi no Nemaro was a major commander in Ohoama's army, while Fumi no Kusuri had been sent by the Afumi court to raise troops in the East Country.  And Hasama no Shihote was killed with Isokimi at Awazu, while a Hasama no Nemaro was working under the command of General Fukei, in Nara, to guard Tatsuta. There wasn't necessarily a simple divide along family lines.  It is possible that these individuals were all fairly well removed from each other, and from different parts of their respective families, or clans. They are often given different kabane, the family rank system used at this time, though I suspect that may have more to do with later changes, with those on the winning side being promoted over those who supported the Afumi court.  However, it is also the case that Japan has a long history of family members supporting both sides in any major conflict.  That way, no matter who wins, the family itself finds itself on the winning side. But there did have to be some accountability.  This is something that one can point to time and again—if the losing side is not held accountable for their actions, then what is to prevent them from just regrouping and trying again?  And yet that need for justice and punishment must be tempered with some amount of humanity. Ultimately, about one month after the end of the war, eight of the Afumi ministers were found guilty of truly heinous offences and they were condemned to suffer what the Nihon Shoki says was the “Extreme Penalty”.  The Minister of the Right, Nakatomi no Kane, was executed at Tane, in Asai.  Meanwhile the Minister of the Left, Soga no Akaye; along with the Dainagon, or Grand Councillor, Kose no Hito, as well as their children and grandchildren, along with the children of the late Nakatomi no Kane and Soga no Hatayasu, were all sent into banishment.  All others were pardoned. And of course those who had supported Ohoama, and who had come to his aid, were given public favour and reward.  In many cases this likely meant receiving high office and corresponding rank, along with increased stipend payments.  There is a notable shift in the makeup of the court, going forward, and it seems clear that families would want to associate themselves with those who fought on Ohoama's side, rather than Ohotomo's, if they could help it.  That was no doubt a part of works like the various diaries and house records that would have been used to compile the Nihon Shoki, recording the deeds that any house did for the throne. Along with all of the punishments and plaudits that were meted out in the 8th month of 672, there was one more event—something of an outlier.  We are told that Chihisakobe no Muraji no Sabichi, the governor of the province of Wohari, went off into the mountains and committed suicide. Sabichi had originally met Ohoama at the Kuwana district house—the local government office—when he had first arrived from Yoshino.  He had a large number of troops—20,000 by the Nihon Shoki's count—which helped Ohoama to ultimately defeat the Afumi court.  So why he would go off into the mountains and commit suicide was anyone's guess.  The Nihon Shoki suggests that it was possible that his allegiance had changed, and he may have been trying to plot against Ohoama.  Perhaps he had been convinced that Afumi court was going to come out on top, and so had begun some plot.  Or he just had a falling out or became disillusioned for some reason.  Whatever it was, it remains a mystery, even today. With the war concluded, it was time for Ohoama to make his way from the field to the Capital so that he could transition to ruling the State properly.  But Ohoama was not interested, it would seem, in setting himself up in his brother's capital.  Setting up in the Ohotsu capital may have raised a few eyebrows.  It had not been a completely popular move to begin with, and it was also the home of the Afumi court's legitimacy.  To take up the throne there, I can only imagine that it would have further reinforced the idea that Ohoama was the usurper, taking the throne that was meant for his nephew.  Instead, he made the decision to travel to the ancient capital, in Asuka, but he was not in a hurry. They headed out on the 8th day of the 9th month of 672, making it from Fuwa to Kuwana.  Here he likely met up with his wife, Princess Uno, and his ten year old son, Prince Ohotsu.  The following day they headed out, traveling back along the route that they had taken from Yoshino, but at a much more leisurely route.  The royal carriage stayed the night in Suzuka.  From there, it was another day to Abe, likely referring to modern Ahai county, in Iga, near Ueno city.  They then continued on to Nabari.  Finally, on the 12th day,they arrived at the Yamato capital—that is to say Asuka—and Ohoama took up residence for a time at the Shima Palace.  This was only, it seems, to give people time to get the actual palace ready, because three days later, Ohoama moved into the Wokamoto Palace.  And with that, Ohoama began the work of running the state—but there was still plenty to prepare.  For one thing, there were foreign embassies—Kim Ap-sil and others arrived.  It was still going to take a while to get the capital ready for guests, though.  From what we can tell, they were probably building a grand new palace, and it would take some time for it to be prepared.  So the Silla embassy was entertained in Tsukushi, where Prince Kurikuma would have been in charge of hosting them.  They were likely filled on the new developments and provided a ship. Meanwhile, Ohoama made sure that all of the appropriate rewards were given out.  On the 4th day of the 12th month, we are told that all those who had rendered services were given higher cap-ranks, based on what they had done. And as the year 672 closes out—and with it, the first of the two Chronicles for Ohoama, the soon-to-be elevated Temmu Tennou. But there is one final entry, marking the death of Wina no Kimi no Takami in the 12th month of the year.  We know that Wina no Kimi no *Iwasuki* was working for the Afumi court, sent to rally troops in the East, but he fled when they encountered Ohoama's troops at Fuwa Pass.  Takami, on the other hand, we know little about, but I suspect may have been on the side of Ohoama.  It is an odd entry, and, like so many, unexplained.  Perhaps it meant something to the people of the early 8th century, but if so, that meaning is likely lost to us. And so we close the book on the Jinshin no Ran—the Jinshin War, or possibly the Disturbance or even Rebellion, depending on how you feel about it.  This account is one of the most detailed we have of this kind of event, and yet it does not seem that it was entirely unique.  There are plenty of indications that previous sovereigns had to fight their way to the throne, or else had to repel others who would try to take it by force.  This was almost a tradition among the royal house of Yamato.  But now that the matter of succession was well and truly settled, it was time to get on with other things. Who knows what an Afumi court may have done and how they could have changed things.  What we do know is what Ohoama—and his queen, Uno no Himemiko—did.  They built upon, or in some cases possibly even fabricated, the legacy of Naka no Oe.  They would set in stone many of the things that had been put in place, and at the same time make certain changes, as well.  The Yamato state was getting started. And we'll start to dive into that next episode.  Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. 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  Today, we're going to talk about something that doesn't always show up in the brochures, the spreadsheets, or the checklists. But in my opinion — and in the opinion of a lot of folks who live here inside Hot Springs Village — it's absolutely essential to getting retirement right. Today's topic? How a place makes you feel. When most people think about retirement, the questions start off pretty predictably: “What's the cost of living?” “Is there good healthcare nearby?” “Are there enough activities to keep me busy?” “What's the climate like?” Those are important. We talk about those things a lot on this show — and we'll keep doing it. But there's another question — a deeper question — that gets skipped far too often: “How does this place make me feel?” It might sound a little soft or sentimental — until you realize that this is the question that often determines whether you feel at home…or like you're just visiting. Here's the picture I'm able to paint about the Village. It's my experience and you'll find many others who express the same things. You drive through the gates of Hot Springs Village. The trees tower above. It's quiet — really quiet — but not lonely. There's a breeze coming off one of the lakes, and the sun's beginning to dip behind the Ouachita Mountains. You roll the windows down a bit. You don't realize it at first, but your breathing slows. Your shoulders drop. Something inside says, “This… this feels good.” And every time we enter the gates I turn to Rhonda and say, "I still love it here." That's the feeling I'm talking about. It's peace. It's safety. It's possibility. It's maybe even the first time in a long time that you've felt like yourself again. It's science and common sense. Environmental psychologists have studied how physical spaces affect our well-being. Their findings? Things like: - Access to nature reduces stress and improves mood. - Safe, walkable neighborhoods increase happiness. - Sunlight and clean air lead to better sleep and more energy. - Being part of a close-knit, connected community increases life expectancy. These are the things you hear citizens of Hot Springs Village say consistently. “I feel better here.” “I sleep better.” “I feel like I belong.” And it's not just emotion — it's real, physiological change. You feel better because your environment is better. I've talked to a lot of folks who've moved here, and you know what they say? They don't talk about tax savings or property values first — though those things are great. They talk about how they felt the first time they drove through the gates. One woman told me, “I didn't even get out of the car. I just knew. It felt like home.” Another couple said, “We weren't even planning to move yet. We were just looking around. But this place spoke to us. We couldn't stop thinking about it.” Those are emotional responses. And they matter. Because when you're choosing where to spend your next chapter — maybe the best chapter — of your life, don't you want to feel inspired? Calm? Energized? Connected? Feelings matter. In our working years, we often tolerate stress. Some of us thrived on it. We get used to being overbooked, under-rested, and surrounded by noise — literally and figuratively. But retirement? That's our chance to reset. It's not just about what you're retiring from. It's about what you're retiring to. You're choosing the backdrop for your best years. And you deserve a place that not only fits your budget — but fits your spirit. And for many people, Hot Springs Village is precisely that. Now what? So here's my challenge and encouragement to you, if you're considering retirement: Yes — do the research. Crunch the numbers. Check out healthcare options, internet speeds, grocery store distances, all of that. Whatever really matters to you. But come visit. Walk a trail. Stand by a lake. At dusk, walk the cart path of a golf course. Talk to the people. Breathe the air.

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  Hot Springs Village isn't the perfect fit for everyone — and that's okay.Recently, I spoke with two couples who realized pretty quickly that the Village wasn't right for them. One was looking for more acreage and a deeper “country living” feel. The other preferred a different political climate — something much more liberal. I was genuinely happy they figured it out early. But for many of us, Hot Springs Village is ideal. One of the biggest reasons, especially for retirees (or those of us past retirement age who haven't quite retired), is the cost of living. In today's episode, I'll walk you through our actual year-to-date expenses living inside the Village. This is just one example — your numbers may look different. But hopefully, seeing our real-world costs will help you evaluate whether life in Hot Springs Village makes sense for you. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to help you get it right.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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  Jeremy Simmons is the newest Fire Chief of Hot Springs Village. At just 41 years old, Chief Simmons brings more than two decades of dedicated service within the Village's fire department. Combining youthful energy with deep experience and proven expertise, his leadership plays a vital role in making Hot Springs Village a safe and welcoming place for all property owners. The HSV Fire Department, a team of 24 committed professionals, serves our community around the clock—365 days a year. With Chief Simmons at the helm, Lord willing, the future of fire protection in the Village looks bright for many years to come. #jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ fill: #ffffff; color: #ffffff }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social-mobile a{ fill: #ffffff; color: #ffffff }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social-mobile svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .jtg-social-mobile .jtg-social-mobile-icons a:not(:last-child){ margin-right: 10px }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .figc {color:#ffffff;}#jtg-7783 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title { font-size: 24px; }#jtg-7783 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-7783 { width:100%;}#jtg-7783 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-7783 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff;}#jtg-7783 .modula-items .figc .jtg-title { color:#ffffff; }#jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-grid-sizer { width: calc(50% - 5px) ; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:992px) { html body #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item, html body #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-grid-sizer {width: calc(50% - 5px ) ; } }@media (max-width: 768px) { html body #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-item, html body #jtg-7783.modula-gallery .modula-grid-sizer {width: calc(50% - 5px ) ; } }#jtg-7783 .modula-items{position:relative;}@media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-7783 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title { font-size: 12px; }#jtg-7783 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#ffffff;font-size:10px; }} { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type" : "ImageGallery", "id" : "https://hotspringsvillageinsideout.com/lets-meet-the-hot-springs-village-fire-chief-jeremy-simmons/", "url" : "https://hotspringsvillageinsideout.

  Thinking about retirement? Discover why Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, is one of the best-kept secrets for retirees. Today, let's break down what it means to retire richer - not just financially, but in every area of our lives.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Episode 199 - July 28th2, 2025 - There's A LOT to Cover  - Violations Counter - Walt - 4 x DJ Intence - 0 x Ceddy - 22   - RIP Ozzy Osbourne & his IMPACT on Reality Television  - Story Time with @DJIntence, The Roles of Men & Women in today's Society  - The Story Of Hulk Hogan  - RIP Chuck Mangione  - RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner  - Hip-Hop has finally REACHED the point of it no longer being a YOUNG MANS Genre  - Dr. Umar Johnson begging for money  - South Park, Stephen Colbert & Paramount Story  - Columbia University settles with the Trump Administration  - The “Whites-Only” town in Arkansas (Return To The Land, Arkansas)  - Bison dies after falling into Hot Springs  - Uno is coming (past tense came) to Las Vegas, Nevada - Wise Guy's Segment - Tea App & Tea App data breach - Wise Guy's Segment - Coldplay Gate, The Astroner CEO caught on Jumbotron 

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  This week, I've received several emails from folks telling me Hot Springs Village sounds too good to be true, but expressing excitement to check it out. Each one has asked me for advice on what they should consider before they think about retiring here. In short, they're curious about what to think about before they think about retiring to Hot Springs Village. It's a good question. Today, I'll take you through ten things (plus one bonus one); hopefully, our conversation can help you figure it out.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

  Let's see if Hot Springs Village is your retirement sweet spot. Take this quick 10-question quiz. Answer YES, NO, or MAYBE. Do you enjoy a quiet, slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature? Would you love being near lakes, hiking trails, and golf courses? Are you comfortable living outside a major metro area, knowing that the closest big airport and hospitals are 45–60 minutes away? Are low crime and a strong sense of community important to you? Do you enjoy small-town friendliness — waving to neighbors, chatting at the dog park, joining clubs or volunteer groups? Do you value a low cost of living and want to stretch your retirement income? Are you okay with limited nightlife, shopping, and dining, but plenty of nature, recreation, and community events? Are you looking to downsize or simplify your lifestyle? Does the idea of a gated, POA-managed community sound appealing, or at least acceptable to you? Can you imagine yourself living in a rural, forested environment with four seasons — including humid summers and mild winters? How did you score? If you answered yes to 7 or more, HSV could be an excellent fit. If you answered 4–6 yes, it's worth visiting and exploring more. Fewer than 4? HSV might feel too quiet or remote for your lifestyle. What do you do next if you think Hot Springs Village might be ideal for your retirement? Visit. If possible, spend a week or two here to experience living like a local. You may even want to split your stay by staying at two different Airbnb locations. Discover. Rely on your hosts to help you navigate the best things to do and places to explore. Join our Facebook group and interact by asking your questions.  Contact the sponsors of our show - McGraw Realtors and Renaissance Homes. They'll gladly help you gain deeper insights about Hot Springs Village because they live and work here. No catch. No gimmicks. Just honest folks willing and happy to share information about our Village with you.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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  Brandon Tedder, owner of Renaissance Homes, joins us to provide insights on how you can build a retirement home in Hot Springs Village. From selecting an ideal lot to determining the floor plan, to all the design elements, and finally, completing the landscaping, Brandon and his team serve Hot Springs Village exclusively.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Let's embark on a virtual "road trip" with the creative team from First United Methodist Church Richardson in Texas. Joined by Creative Director Rohini Drake, Engagement Coordinator Mallory Pickering, and Technical Director Tyler Payne, the group shares insights from their summer worship series, "Road Trip," where they traveled to places of spiritual connection—like Hot Springs, Arkansas and the Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville—capturing prayer moments, stories, and immersive worship content along the way. Together, they discuss the power of taking church outside its physical walls, forging new connections, and using digital storytelling to engage both local and online faith communities. Buckle up as we dive into inspirational stories, practical content creation tips, and the heart behind connecting congregations in fresh, meaningful ways. Here's what you'll discover in this episode: How a multi-stop road trip became an immersive worship series called “Road Trip.” The art of capturing unplanned, authentic faith moments—rain, gratitude toads, and all! Creative techniques for sharing stories across online and in-person platforms. Insights on breaking the walls of the church building and experiencing God's presence wherever you are. Tips on community engagement and keeping your congregation connected, even from afar. See how the community around FUMC Richardson is engaging project: www.fumcr.com/roadtrip See episode notes and explore other episodes of MyCom: www.resourceumc.org/mycom-podcast This episode is sponsored by: www.RootedGood.org The Progressive Planter: https://www.cokesbury.com/The-Progressive-Planter 

  Today, Rick Marshall and I sit down at 9 San Vincente Place in Hot Springs Village to discuss how you can find your ideal house, to showcase this townhome, and to give you the June 2025 real estate update.    • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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  The past few days, we've had summer thunderstorms pop up. The elevated humidity was a key indicator. It's the muggiest time of year around here, with humidity levels at 70% or higher. Leave the air conditioning of your car (or house) with sunglasses on and prepare to be blinded by fogged-up lenses! But that's how summers go here. Thankfully, we've got three other seasons to couple with summer, giving us four distinct types of weather. Additionally, we've a few things that are unfamiliar to many people who aren't from this part of the country. Weather Spark (a good resource) provides more details on Hot Springs Village weather.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Dolly Kyle : Hillary the Other WomanYou think you know Hillary and Bill Clinton pretty well. After all, they have been in the public eye from Arkansas to the White House and beyond for over forty years.Dolly Kyle met former president Clinton (Billy as she calls him) on a Hot Springs golf course when she was eleven and he was almost thirteen. It was colpo de fulmine (the thunderbolt) at first sight. Their friendship grew throughout high school and college. It became a decades-long affair that lasted despite marriages and politics all the way to the threshold of the White House when she became a political liability, and he threatened to destroy her, as Hillary had done to so many of his other women over the years. What you know about the Clintons is probably limited to the pleasantries that the mainstream media have chosen to share with you. Hillary the Other Woman pulls no punches in describing the way media magic makes Clinton stories disappear.Have you heard aboutThe RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) federal lawsuit that Kyle filed against Clinton and cronies while he and co-president Hillary were in the White House?The racial discrimination lawsuits filed by African-Americans against Clinton as governor of Arkansas?Clinton s orders for the Arkansas State Police to stop and search vehicles driven by Hispanics?Thousands of young African-American men given long prison sentences under the three strikes laws pushed by co-presidents Bill and Hillary?The co-president Clintons pandering to minorities with a subtle form of race baiting with their welfare agenda?The racist names they call Jesse Jackson behind his back?Hillary the Other Woman is not only about the politics of the Arkansas gubernatorial years and the famous two for the price of one presidency. It also provides a perspective on Arkansas life that formed the backdrop and training ground for the Clintons in their later crimes, their gangster-like threats and intimidation of political enemies, and their arrogant belief that they are above the law. You will see the connection between Hillary s current email scandal and her shredding of documents when they left the Arkansas governor s mansion. You will realize that the Clinton Foundation is the new international version of the money laundering and bribes that you glossed over as Cattlegate. You will read clear, concise, entertaining accounts that put the multitude of Clinton scandals into everyday perspective. Finally, you will be privy to the Clinton truth suppression techniques that allowed them to get away with all of it. Until now...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

  Before I dive into the main content, let me dip into the email bag. Please keep the emails coming. Please send them to Hello@HSVInsideOut.com. Dive back into some past episodes by using our robust search feature. Click here to access the search. You can enter a topic, a word, or a phrase, and see what shows up. Here are some shows I mentioned in today's conversation: 5 Regrets You May Have Retiring To Hot Springs Village Shining a Light on A Home Builder Pot Committed To Hot Springs Village A Deep Dive into Living Costs In Hot Springs Village Dental Health In Retirement With My Favorite Dentists Is Hot Springs Village Safe? Stars & Stripes 2025 July 4th Celebration (plus a tour of The Woodlands Auditorium)   Why Hot Springs Village Is Calling Your Name A business life taught me to earn what you're worth. I'm still working in business, but in my deep 60s, I understand the importance of discovering the life we've earned. We've worked our entire lives to reach retirement and hopefully execute a life we've always wanted. HSV Inside Out aims to help you determine if Hot Springs Village is the ideal place for you. Visit us for a weekend. You might stay for a lifetime. Here are some of the most significant factors that make Hot Springs Village a compelling choice. Low cost of living Safety and peace of mind Active lifestyle Beautiful nature Quality healthcare Sense of community Hot Springs Village is a great place to retire. For many of us, that means it's an ideal place to recharge and reinvent.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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600 Garland Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71913 | gospellight.org

Today's stories include debunking aliens, an outdoorsy Maya Rudolph, Hot Springs love, spooky family lore and horny birds. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! WE HAVE NEW MERCH! Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Instagram For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Graza: Add Graza Olive Oil to your summertime patio party arsenal. Visit https://graza.co/NPAD and use promo code NPAD today for 10% off of the TRIO! 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/NPAD. The Amateur Traveler: Get inspired and start planning your next trip with "The Amateur Traveler." Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

  Hot Springs Village is ideal for many of us, but it may not be ideal for everybody. Chasing the perfect retirement can be daunting. Perhaps elusive. However, getting our retirement right more often than not is entirely doable. That's what I want for you - to get it right. Let's walk the DeSoto Spillway Trail and talk about five regrets you may have retiring to Hot Springs Village. My goal is to help you avoid these regrets.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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Hear how people of all ages enjoy a day at the baths in Budapest, where doctors commonly prescribe a relaxing day at the spa. Then learn about a sacred geothermal river located deep in Amazonian Peru: It's huge, deadly hot, and might contain clues to the origins of life on Earth. And get advice for enjoying the splendor of Padua, located just half an hour from the crowds of Venice, and home to one of Europe's oldest universities. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

In this Jeep Talk Show episode, we dive into Pennsylvania's new distracted driving law (Senate Bill 37) and its impact on ham radio and GMRS users, the importance of zinc (ZDDP) for Jeep 4.0 engines, and why dual battery systems like Genesis Off-Road are a game-changer for off-roading. We also cover the Baxter Performance Oil Filter Adapter to prevent cam and lifter issues, plus highlights from our 5th Annual Jeep Talk Show Off-Road Event in Hot Springs, AR. Join our Jeep family at jeeptalkshow.com/contact, become a Patreon supporter, and subscribe for weekly tips, reviews, and off-road adventures!

#JeepTalkShow #JeepOffRoad #HotSpringsORV #JeepWrangler #JeepGladiator4xe #OffRoadAdventures #JeepCommunity #TJvsJKvsJL #JeepModifications #Overlanding Join us for an action-packed episode of the Jeep Talk Show Round Table as we dive into the thrilling debrief of our 5th Annual Jeep Talk Show Off-Road Event at Hot Springs, Arkansas!

  Planning your first trip to Hot Springs Village as a potential retiree is an exciting opportunity to experience the community's amenities, lifestyle, and natural beauty firsthand. Here are some recommendations to help you get the most out of your visit and make an informed decision about retirement in Hot Springs Village. Set An Expectation For The Trip Some people have a casual interest in HSV. Others are more serious, looking to decide on the near term. Figure out where you are in the journey and plan accordingly. What's the goal of this first trip? Sit down, talk about it, agree on it, and write it down. Permit yourself to change your mind once you experience the Village, but it's wise to have a plan going in. Pursue your ideal outcome - figure out the best scenario possible and what that might look and feel like. Chase that. Again, new information (and new feelings) can always change it, so permit yourself to change your mind. But, make up your mind in advance what you most want to accomplish with this first trip. Whatever you decide will be fine. Here are just a few questions that may help: What are the top 3 things we want to find out during our trip? What are the top 3 things we most want to experience before we go home? Who can help us make the most of our time? Lastly, on this point, make notes during your stay of the questions you have that you didn't bring with you. Figure Out Where You'll Stay Don't stay in Hot Springs. There's nothing wrong with Hot Springs, but if you're making this trip to investigate HSV as your retirement destination, then stay inside Hot Springs Village. Is it just you and a spouse? Are you alone? Then head over to Airbnb and search “Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.” Pay close attention to each listing to be sure it's inside the Village. If you're unsure, check before you book it. Look for a location that has all the amenities you want, but then focus on the detailed description of the area. Do you want to stay on a golf course? Ensure the listing is located on the golf course and not adjacent to it. Do you want to stay in a lakefront listing? Make sure. And if you're going to stay on one of the four largest lakes, then make sure the listing is on one of them and not one of the much smaller lakes. The four largest are, in descending order of size: Lake Balboa (944 acres), Lake Coronado (380), Lake Cortez (245), and Lake DeSoto (200). Depending on how you answered step 1 - setting your expectation, then get as specific as necessary. If your goal is to investigate living on a particular golf course, then try to find a listing on that golf course. If your goal is to examine residing on a specific lake, find a listing on that lake. But it may be you want to figure those things out. That's okay, pick a place that suits your ideal outcome as your home base while you're here. That'll help you learn more about that place or another place similar - a golf course or a lake. You may want to split your time between a couple of places to gain multiple experiences. Keep in mind that most listings are going to require a stay of 2 or more nights, so if your trip is severely restricted, this might be impractical. Hopefully, you can give yourself 3 nights or longer. Longer is better because I guarantee you'll develop new questions once you drive inside the gates. Lean into your curiosity. Develop A Plan To Achieve Your Ideal Outcome For This Visit I can't stress it enough - ask for help. It's free and without obligation. I'll repeat what I often say: call Ike Eisenhauer, Ken and Laurie Henderson, and Rick Marshall. Ike owns Ike Eisenhauer State Farm, and Ken, Laurie, and Rick all work at McGraw Realtors of HSV. Yes, they're sponsors of this show, but that's got nothing to do with calling them. Call them because they'll happily help you by offering their perspective and help. They all live here and work here. They won't try to sell you anything…except maybe Hot Springs Village.

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Celebrate National Trails Day in the Carolinas: Explore Nature and Community National Trails Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of June each year, is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and explore the scenic beauty of the Carolinas. North and South Carolina are home to hundreds of miles of diverse trails that wind through breathtaking mountain ranges, serene coastal paths, and vibrant urban greenways. Whether you're an avid hiker, mountain biker, or casual walker, National Trails Day is a great reason to enjoy the natural beauty that makes the Carolinas a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Organized by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day encourages people across the country to support and protect trail systems. In the Carolinas, this day often includes guided hikes, trail cleanups, educational events, and community volunteer efforts. From the rugged trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the peaceful Lowcountry marsh paths, there's something for everyone to experience. In North Carolina, popular trails such as the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs, and the greenways of Raleigh and Charlotte host events for all ages. In South Carolina, check out Table Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville—each offering scenic hikes and organized activities for National Trails Day. One connection to both states is the Carolina Thread Trail that helps connect the Charlotte-metro region.  This is also the home base to local outdoor store, Jesse Brown's.  They continue to promote activity on trails through sponsorship of the Carolina Outdoors Radio Program & Podcast. Participating in these events helps promote conservation and trail maintenance. Many organizations, including local land trusts and state park systems, use this day to engage communities in stewardship. It's also a wonderful way to meet fellow outdoor lovers, learn about regional wildlife, and discover hidden gems right in your backyard. To make the most of National Trails Day in the Carolinas, wear comfortable footwear, bring water, and don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray. Most importantly, leave no trace—pack out everything you bring in and respect wildlife and trail rules. Looking to get involved? Visit local park websites or the American Hiking Society's event finder to locate nearby events. Many towns across the Carolinas host group hikes, nature walks, and volunteer opportunities. Whether you're trekking up a mountain or strolling along a river, celebrating National Trails Day in the Carolinas is a chance to reconnect with nature, support sustainable recreation, and celebrate the beauty of the trails that bring us together. Make it a tradition and discover a new trail every year!

Get ready for the 5th Annual Jeep Talk Show Off-Road Event at Hot Springs Off-Road Park in Arkansas!

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In October 2016, Tim Roswell's son, Logan, suffered a tragic accident during his freshman year of college. For over a week, Tim and his wife, Kelly, stayed by his side at a hospital in Springfield—surrounded by Logan's friends, praying for a miracle. In this deeply personal episode, Tim opens up about those days in the hospital, the heartbreak of loss, and the long journey of grief that followed. He also shares how he and Kelly found a path toward healing through While We're Waiting—a retreat center in Hot Springs for parents who've lost children. This conversation is honest, tender, and full of grace. If you or someone you love is walking through loss, we hope this story brings comfort and connection. https://whilewerewaiting.org/

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The group is hit with a disturbing vision and learns about Lune's new tattoo. What is this all pointing towards? Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Sin and Sinners, Experiment 4, Astral Projection, Creepy Doll, Dark Secret - Dark Fantasy Studio Filip Melvan - Fable Under The Table - 05 Tavern At The End Of Road Cellar - Monument Studios Cursed Forest, Quiet Tavern, Medieval City Indoors, Urban Park at Night, Daytime Forest, Fantasy Medieval City, - Michaël Ghelfi 

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