When we think of spring – and for most of us April was the Springtime – we remember planting tulip bulbs; watching the rose bushes come to life and the trees budding. But these are all images from another climate – and here we don’t have to wait for flowers to come to life after […]
A legacy is defined as a gift left to someone or anything handed down from the past. While many may see legacy as related to wills and trusts, let’s see legacy as what gives our life, and those connected to us, meaning. Make no mistake, a nice financial inheritance appropriately planned to ensure the intended […]
The Naples Players will present Distracted by Lisa Loomer March 26 through April 19 in the Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. When it is recommended that nine year-old Jesse be moved to a special education classroom, his Mama is on a mission to find out what is going on with her son. After scouring […]
Our mental health—how we consider the world and our role in it—is every bit as important as our physical health. And just as we must work to stay physically fit, so, too, must we work to keep our minds “in shape.” Positive thinking. An optimistic outlook. These are great attributes for our well-being. How we […]
In the United States, 80 percent of the population will experience low back pain sometime in their lifetime. One of the most common areas of repetitive trauma that leads to pain and dysfunction is the intervertebral disc. There are 33 vertebral bones in the total spine with a total of 25 moving segments. Situated between […]
Of course we love it when you come into the salon to have your hair blown straight. With the right tools, effort, and a few tips maybe you can GET IT STRAIGHT yourself. 1) Before you get in the shower give yourself an oil treatment. Put a blob of oil in your hair and comb […]
The predominant color choice for kitchens this year by far is white. Just take a look at the kitchen magazine covers. White kitchens are typically matched with white and grey countertops that are almost always Carrera marble. Why is white cabinetry taking the country by storm? I believe it has to do with our new […]
It’s not enough to say ‘handle with care’ or add a ‘fragile’ label when transporting a fine art piece or an irreplaceable masterpiece. The person handling the art or collectable needs to be properly trained in the field of art handling to ensure best practices are being followed and damage is prevented. That’s the exact […]
I’m doing something totally different for this article because it seems that when I wait till the article is due I forget some of the spur of the moment things that I have seen that are worth writing about. So I’m starting this article on February 13th, and it’s not due to be turned in […]
According to AARP, over 80 percent of people wish to remain in their own homes as they age. Living with the comforts of familiar surroundings and a lifetime of collected belongings helps people to feel safe and provides a high quality of life. But without a doubt, we all have diminishing capacity as we grow […]