It was Robert Frost who said,“Good fences make good neighbors.” In today’s fast-paced, noisy world, we need more privacy. With-out it, we become moody, grumpy neighbors. Sometimes it is enough to define a line of demarcation along the boundary, so it’s always clear where your land ends and your … [Read more...] about Considering Screens and Hedges for Privacy
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Retirement Planning: The Big Picture
As a future or current retiree, it is important for you to take into consideration the big picture of your retirement planning. Once you have the full picture, it helps you make more detailed and necessary decisions to achieve the retirement for which you have worked your whole life. One of the … [Read more...] about Retirement Planning: The Big Picture
Creating a Budget: Ten Easy Steps
G et out of debt, build wealth for your retirement, fund the kids’ college, live a life without financial worries. Creating a budget is a best practice of millionaires. A personal budget is one of the most essential tools needed to create financial independence. A budget is simply a plan. … [Read more...] about Creating a Budget: Ten Easy Steps
Marking a Century of Radio Excellence
While most of us remember the days prior to the World Wide Web and the internet, and many baby boomers can recall when their family got their first television set, few can remember a time before the advent of commercial radio, which marks 100 years on the air in 2020. From the first broadcast … [Read more...] about Marking a Century of Radio Excellence
Creating a Livable, Relaxing Outdoor Space
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I like to say, “sit back, relax and enjoy.” Starting four months ago, Tom and I began to introduce you to our community/industry partners so you could get to know them better, and what fun that has been. You have met Steve Simpson of Blue Line Designs, Jim … [Read more...] about Creating a Livable, Relaxing Outdoor Space
Eating During Stressful Times
Stress can be found on the faces of family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. I have seen perfect strangers with frantic looks on their faces. My heart goes out to them. The last several months have been a roller coaster, and with all the uncertainty in our world, many are experiencing stressful … [Read more...] about Eating During Stressful Times
Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
Finding Support When You Need It
This year has presented some of the greatest challenges many of us have faced. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that working together and supporting our neighbors is vital to everyone’s success. While we have had to remain socially distanced and find new ways of living day-to-day life, we have also … [Read more...] about Finding Support When You Need It
Saving Lives with Early Detection Lung Cancer Screening
Starr Herridge left her home one morning to go to the mall, a familiar trip where she regularly picked up her cigarettes. But, on this particular morning in 2012, Starr decided to pull in to the neighborhood drug store instead, and found herself purchasing smoking cessation patches. Starr said … [Read more...] about Saving Lives with Early Detection Lung Cancer Screening
Can You Hear Them Now?
Hearing loss is an insidious condition that affects all aspects of an individual’s life. Enjoying television or movies means turning up the volume too loud for others or reading captions. In-person conversations become less enjoyable because of the effort required for the hearing-impaired listener. … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Them Now?