What is Artful Hands?

In-home gallery or alternative-space gallery about 2 years ago. It kind of coincides with Art, Design, and Dine. I felt like Cheyenne could use an art walk and my art gallery could be a part of Art, Design, and Dine. After I opened this up I saw in a newspaper article in New York Times about other people turning their home space into an art gallery. For a lot of reasons- society is not supporting the arts right now and they don’t always afford big rents to rent big studio spaces for art exhibit, so they find alternative way to reach out to the community and my way was to do it at home and it worked out well. My name is Georgia Rowswell, I am the owner of Artful Hands gallery. We’re open during the art walk or by appointment. I feature my own art, Dave’s art, and some local artists.

What kind of things have you exhibited in the past?

In the past, on a monthly basis, I try to rotate out artists so I have something interesting going on, specifically for the art tour which is every second Thursday of the month. In my last show we had 9 artists on display called “18 Hands” and I had Connie Norman, Josh Eastman, Deborah Britts- ceramics; Sanda Bordson, Nancy McCalla, Amy McHaffy- jewelry; DoPalma, Georgia Rowswell- Multimedia; and Mark Koons- wood. Needless to say the house was full of art. Beyond that just had various artists mostly local. We like to have a variety of media, sometimes have demonstrations, promoting classes, and holding some classes.

What is the goal of the gallery?

Opening the gallery and starting the art walk was to give local artists a place to show their work to raise the profile of art in general and in Cheyenne and to show why they do what they do.

When is the gallery open?

During Art, Design, and Dine art walk every second Thursday of the month, last one is December 2011 and opening again in April 2012, or by appointment. No regular hours so I tell people by chance or by appointment of when they can come in and see the artwork.

How are things organized?

My husband build me some uprights so I can move them around and change the look of the gallery, so those provide a lot of space for 2D art, and he also built some uprisers to go over the wheels for 3D art. The looks of the gallery gets changed up often to keep things fresh.

How can an artist have an exhibit?

So, I like to have an artist exhibit here during the art walk to bring people in, and then I offer a couple more days, 2-3 day shows. If an artist would like to exhibit I would like for them to email some pictures of their works. It’s kind of a jury system where I am looking for variety and quality and a kind of theme. I am thinking about putting on a student show next year.

Next art tour at December 8, 2011

Don’t forget to drop by and enjoy the artwork during this Art, Design, and Dine event! I’ve had a blast looking at, even hearing about mediums that could be used to make paper that I would never have imagined. There are 10 galleries total to choose from during this art walk.

Imagine Running out of food and you need to go to the store to buy some delicious groceries.  Well, I’ve got the store for you, King Soopers.  I, a King Soopers Employee, will tell you what you need to know to find your way over here to go shopping.

Where you can go shopping and the services we offer
King Soopers is located at 3702 Dell Range Blvd.  If you want to see what they have before going over there, dial 638-0014.  They even have a service called Homeshop so you can shop at home and have them deliver to your door.  They even have a pharmacy for your medical needs.  their phone number is (307)638-0192.  Are you  hungry at Midnight?  Have no fear, this store is open 24 hours.

What kind of amazing stuff you can buy if you want to go shopping here
They offer a lot of neat things, mostly groceries.  You can also buy things like Movies (DVDs and Blue-rays), seasonal stuff (Halloween Costumes during Halloween, Christmas decorations during Christmas, etc.), and a pay-as-you-go cell phone from I Wireless.  You can also buy a few electronics (cheap cameras, etc).  There are no movie rentals in town anymore, but there is one of many Red Boxes (movie renting kiosk) at this location.

History of the local King Soopers
The Cheyenne King Soopers opened during the Holiday Season of  2001.  This store has had 3 store managers in its time.  In 2008 they had a full remodel, and in early 2012 they are planning to get another one.  They used to have a movie rental (right by the service desk) that closed so they can use the red box.  They also had a Warren Federal Credit Union branch there at one point, but it closed and moved around the corner in a free-standing building.

King Soopers Website
Want a job at King Soopers?  Click here.
Here is where you can find some more information about the company itself (including City Market, which is part of its company).

Ingredients:

• 3 Eggs
• 1/4 C- Chopped Red Pepper
• 1/4 C- Chopped Onion
• 1/4 C- Chopped Tomato
• 1 Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage Patty (Ground Up)
• Dash Of Ground Cayenne Pepper
• 1/3 Cup- Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. Whisk  your three eggs in your frying pan directly or in a cup beforehand and then pour into the pan
2. Add a dash of your ground cayenne pepper into the beat eggs as your start cooking (I’ll touch on that in a bit)
3. Add in your veggies as the omelette cooks, spreading them out as you see fit
4. Once the omellette is cooked underneath, add your gorund turkey sausage and parmesan cheese to one side of the omellete
5. Flip one side over, so that the omellete is closed, cook one side until done, and then the other
6. Put your omelette onto a plate, cover it with whatever you prefer on your eggs (I’m a salsa addict) salsa, salt n’ pepper, Cholula, Tabasco…you get the idea, and enjoy a protein packed breakfast that’ll have you on the right track!

Extra Tips and Facts:

• DON’T just use the egg whites, contrary to the old trend, egg yolks are not evil as they use to be made out to be. The yolk contains a lot of the protein, the GOOD omega-3 fatty acids and necessary vitamins and minerals, not too mention they are delicious! Need Further Proof?
• The ground cayenne pepper not only adds another level of spiciness, for those who like some extra “zip” to their food, but contains capsaicin, which has a TON of health benefits. Read about it here
• I use turkey sausage because I don’t eat red meat, turkey sausage has more protein and is leaner than regular pork sausage…by far.
• Pair this breakfast with a piece of whole wheat toast, a piece or bowl of fruit and a cup of coffee and you have a complete start to your day!

A quick peek at the gallery George Rowswell runs during Art, Design, and Dine or open through appointment. Last post will be the interview about the gallery itself. The gallery has local artists who does different forms of artwork during the Art, Design, and Dine art walk.

What?  Do you want to go shop at the mall?  OK, I’ll tell you some information about it.  I’ll tell you the hours, how many stores there are in the mall, ect.

The times that you can come to the mall in to shop
The times the mall is open are as follows: On Monday through Saturday, it is open from 10 AM through 9 PM.  On Sunday, it is open from 11 AM-6 PM.  However, there are extended hours for the Holidays.  The information for that is here.

If you want to contact the mall, call or mail.
If you want to call the mall for some questions, concerns, or complements you can call the office at (307)638-2290.  You can also send them a letter at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009.

How many stores that you can shop at
There are about 94 stores at the Frontier Mall.  The Anchors are Sears, 2 Dillard, and  JCPenneys.  If you want the complete list of stores in the mall, click here.

About 43 million Americans including the President smoke cigarettes. Everyone knows the habit is extremely addictive and causes many health problems for the smoker and the people around them. It is said cigarettes are more addictive than heroin and during rough times, such as the current economical struggles, more people start smoking. There are many products to help smokers quit but now there’s something that has a great success rate for kicking the habit.

Sorting out the information

I have smoked for 14 years and have been trying to quit for the last 4 years. I have used nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, and pills to no avail but now I am smoke free with vaping.

What is vaping?

It is using a vaporizing device (VP) that produces a mist from a solution of nicotine that is inhaled.

Are they safe?

That is heavily debated. First it should be noted that these E-cigarettes are not for anyone under 18 and are not for non-smokers. They are not healthy but studies indicate they are much healthier than cigarettes which contain 5,000 known chemicals many of which are toxic. Vaping doesn’t contain any toxic chemicals and nicotine without the smoke is as harmful as caffeine (everyone has nicotine in their system because it is naturally found in many foods). The main ingredient in the liquid nicotine solution is propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin which produces the vapor. These components are used in inhalers, nebulizers and medications. The food and Drug administration has propylene glycol on their list of safe substances.
The American Association of Public Health Physicians are in favor of e cigarettes stating “A cigarette smoker can reduce his or her risk of future tobacco-related death by 98% or better by switching to a low risk smokeless tobacco product. He or she could cut that risk by 99.9% or better by switching to a nicotine-only delivery product like one of the pharmaceutical products or E-cigarettes. Experience suggests that E-cigarettes may be more acceptable to smokers than the currently available pharmaceutical alternatives. A smoker can secure almost all the health benefits of quitting if he or she transitions to an E-cigarette.” See their full report here.

Who should use e-cigarettes?

Over 18 years of age cigarette smokers that want to quit or find a healthier alternative.

Where can I find e-cigarettes?

There are a few places in Wyoming to obtain disposable e-cigarettes (smoke shops and gas stations) but they do not work as well as rechargeable, refillable vaporizers. These need to be purchased online.

How much do they cost?

Using a rechargeable VP and refilling with e-liquid is much less costly than smoking cigarettes. I personal spent $6 a day on cigarettes and now spend about $1.25 a day with e-cigarettes.

Do they smell like cigarettes?

They produce a vapor instead of smoke so there is no smell and the vapor disappears quickly. The vapor feels very similar to smoke and can be bought in an array of flavors from tobacco to cinnamon sugar cookies.

I am over 18 years of age and smoke and want to quit or find something better,  where do I start?

This site has all the information you need to quit smoking by using e-cigarettes and how to get started, where to go and what to buy.

Summing up the details

I was a heavy smoker for a long time and I made the switch to vaping easily. The e-cigarette satisfies the smoking ritual with keeping your hands busy and simulating the cigarette experience. The mist feels and looks very similar to smoke. There are hundreds if not thousands of flavors available in different strengths of nicotine including no nicotine so people have quit nicotine using a gradual decrease in strengths and just vape zero nicotine e-juice for the ritual. It’s not better than just quitting cigarettes but for those that cannot it’s a enhanced alternative.

Fun quick decorations

There are some things you can do to have some Turkeys flying around the table. Here are some simple activities that can be done to have turkey around for decorations.

• Hands on- Make a turkey using your hands and feet.
• Plate of turkey- A paper plate Turkey is handy to place on the kitchen counter or table, just remember this is a decoration.
• Sweet to eat- Still have leftover candy from Halloween? Make a turkey with some of that candy.
• Quick fix- This turkey is easy to make and can be eaten afterwards.

How thanksgiving started

Thanksgiving started with the Pilgrims who traveled on the Mayflower. The natives helped them out so they had food to eat and then, after their first successful harvest, they decided to celebrate with a large meal. Check out History.com for some videos and the full story about this holiday. Have fun!

I consider myself to be kind of a food enthusiast and love cooking and finding new meals. I also like to maximize their health potential and frequent websites such as Mens Health for ideas and tips. Consequently, my favorite of all favorite meals is breakfast and make sure that every morning I start my day out right with a delicious and healthy breakfast that makes me feel great the rest of the day.

I thought I would share a breakfast recipe with you guys that is delicious and healthy! An extremely easy, quick and healthy way to prepare one of the things we probably hated most as a child, oatmeal!

• The Ultimate Oatmeal Recipe:

1. One Packet of Better Oats Instant Oatmeal (Flavor of Your Choice)
2. One Scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
3. One Tbsp. of Peanut Butter
4. One Tbsp. of Flax Seed Powder
5. 1/2 C. of Greek Yogurt
6. 1/2 C. Chopped Fruit (Your Choice)

Here’s a video of me explaining it more in detail:

For more breakfast advice and ideas, Check out these other articles. They’re highly entertaining and shocking as well:

13 Instant Breakfasts

The Worst Breakfast Foods in America

13 ways To Eat Healthy at the Breakfast Diner

What’s that?  You want to know the history about Frontier Mall in Cheyenne, Wyoming?  Well, that sounds kind of tricky to get information about, but I’m up for the task.

Background information that you might enjoy
Frontier Mall is located on Dell Range Boulevard in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and is the second biggest mall in Wyoming (The other two malls, in the order of size, are White Mountain Mall in Rock Springs, and Eastridge Mall in Casper).  Frontier Mall opened in 1981 with the anchors Joslin’s, JCPenney, and Sears.

There was tragedy in the mall’s history
A 44-year-old man went into the K B Toys (a defunct toy store that is now part of Shoe Carnival) and shot his wife when she was working.  This passed our stat’s anti stalking legislation.  Another tragedy in the mall’s history is that a small plane that was trying to land at the Cheyenne Regional Airport crash landed in the mall’s parking lot and hit the movie theater’s sign.  Flames went through the parking lot and Dell Range.  This accident killed the pilot. 

Now is the time to talk about an anchor, Joslin’s(or Dillard’s)
Dillard’s opened its doors in the mall in 1997, and in 1998 Joslin’s was bought by Dillard’s.  This caused Frontier Mall to have two Dillard’s, Dillard’s Men and Home in the old Joslin’s and the Dillard’s Women is  in the new building.

If you want to see some reviews before you start shopping, please click here.

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