Hot Springs, Arkansas
Ashlyn Ohm’s book, Why the Mountains Stand, is here! She’s also having a launch party! This special event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Capachi’s Coffee + Tea in Hot Springs. There will also be a live stream of it on her Facebook page.
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw both warm and cooler temperatures and some rain across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows this past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here’s a look at the current radar across the region, plus a look at the current temperatures this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Weather, GRLevelX/AllisonHouse, and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).
Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.
Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast from my Tempest weather station.
For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley takes care of a Space Frog!
Here’s this week’s Scripture passage.
Finally, Ashlyn Ohm is having another book launch event this Thursday! Comment here if you’re in the Hot Springs area and are interested in attending the event!
That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.
Ashlyn Ohm’s new book Why the Mountains Stand, is almost here! Here’s a few more samples before the big launch!
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week brought some warm temperatures and rain to the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs. Here’s also a look at the current rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).
Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus here’s a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.
Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast from my Tempest weather station.
For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley gets to fly!
Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!
Finally, this past Monday was the 2024 Eclipse across Arkansas. Here are pictures from the event from KARK4 and Ashlyn Ohm’s blog post on it!
That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.
Ashlyn Ohm has released the book trailer to Why the Mountains Stand!
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw a mix of warm and cooler temperatures across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows this past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).
Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, as well as the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.
Here’s the seven-day extended forecast from my Tempest weather station.
For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley and Cotterpin sing a song together!
Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!
Finally, it’s Eclipse 2024 across much of the Natural State Monday. Here’s a map of the path of totality along with estimated times (map courtesy of THV11). KARK also offers an interactive map.
That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.
I read a pre-release copy of this book, but I also pre-ordered multiple copies of it, so my review is objective.
Why the Mountains Stand is the third and final book in Ashlyn Ohm’s Climbing Higher series. The book picks up with Addisyn arriving in Whistler to work for Darius’ uncle Trent as an ice skating coach. Her original plans are turned upside down after she first arrives as readers are introduced to Kenzie, the mysterious skater that Addisyn must coach. Readers are also introduced to new characters such as Tina, Trent’s obnoxious daughter. Can Addisyn win over Trent’s approval while also having a breakthrough with Kenzie? It becomes tough when Addisyn keeps a major secret of Kenzie’s from Trent and Kenzie ends up in the hospital, although it also breaks through Tina’s tough outer shell. Throughout the book, Addisyn and Darius continue to grow closer, and just when it looks like their relationship is about to be taken to a marriage proposal, the rug is pulled out underneath the both of them. Will Darius ever have an opportunity to pop the question? You will need to read the story to find out!
Back in Estes Park, Avery continues to run the outdoors store with Laz while volunteering at Skyla’s bird rehabilitation center, when Skyla makes Avery an unbelievable offer. Instead of immediately accepting the offer, a scared Avery flees to Whistler to visit her sister, in which an unusual turn of events has Addisyn offering Avery some solid advice. When Avery returns to Estes Park, will she finally step out in faith and accept Skyla’s offer? While Avery is in Whistler, she assists Addisyn with Kenzie’s major secret search and stays long enough to find out where Addisyn and Darius stand in their relationship.
Ashlyn Ohm has done it again with another fantastic work. Why the Mountains Stand does an excellent job picking up the story line, balancing both old characters and introducing us to new characters, and weaves a fitting finale to the series. If you loved When the Ice Melts and Where the Wings Rise, you will also love Why the Mountains Stand. Even if you have not read the other two works, it makes for a good standalone read, although you will want to certainly go back and pick up what you missed! Ashlyn Ohm brings all her gifts of literary excellence, her love for the Lord and God’s creation, all into a wonderful story of the powerful, infinite grace of God.
My only “sadness” with Why the Mountains Stand is that the series has come to an end (oh how I would crave a book four!). However, Ashlyn does a fine job bringing the series to a conclusion in this book (and I am reminded of other trilogies such as Secret in the Maple Tree that told a wonderful story in three books, and Ashlyn has followed a similar path). There were still a few “loose ends” at the end of Why the Mountains Stand that Ashlyn could write in a short-story sequel on her “Words from the Wilderness” Blog (has Avery possibly found romance, can we hear a little more between Addisyn and Darius, and what about Skyla’s new expansions to the bird rehabilitation center?). Even though the series is closed, came to a fitting conclusion, and we will not see a “book four”, I would settle for a short story sequel that could give me a final taste of how our beloved characters are doing.
I highly recommend Why the Mountains Stand as I have recommended When the Ice Melts and Where the Wings Rise. It is a book I have enjoyed, and I have ordered multiple copies as gifts. Anyone will enjoy reading this book, and this book also makes such an excellent witness for our Lord. Order your copy today! You won’t be disappointed!
While the Climbing Higher series has concluded, I look forward to seeing what Ashlyn writes next. I know it will be another fantastic work!
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw a mix of warm and cooler temperatures and some rain across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows this week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at the rain totals this week from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here’s a look at the current temperatures this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).
Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus here’s a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.
Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast from my Tempest weather station.
For this week’s Fraggle video, the fraggles learn the importance of passing it on!
Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage! Have a blessed Easter!
That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.
Here’s another preview of Ashlyn Ohm’s new book, Why the Mountains Stand! Don’t forget to pre-order it today from her website or Amazon!
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw a mix of warm and cooler temperatures and plenty of rain across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs over the past week, as well as a look at the rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations this afternoon (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).
Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus here’s a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.
Here’s the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.
For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley has an allergic reaction!
Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage as we go into Easter week!
That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.