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Are you an ant or a grasshopper?
We all know Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper. The ant spends his summer gathering food for winter, while the grasshopper spends his sunny days singing and dancing. I doubt any of us is fully one or the other; rather, we are each sometimes an ant and sometimes a grasshopper, depending on the situation and our personal interests...
Read MoreHere’s the science behind the freeze/thaw cycle and how Pristine Clean can help protect your concrete from its damaging effects
When I was a kid, I read a book about a little boy who cracked open an iron ball by filling a large hole in the ball with water, welding it shut, and freezing it. It was a science story about the power of the freeze/thaw cycle. When water freezes, it expands with such force and determination it can shatter mountains. It can also shatter your...
Read MoreJason Hicks’ American Wood Reface does fast, high-quality kitchen transformations...for less
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, there is one option you should seriously consider: refacing. The industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past 20 years, led in part by innovative entrepreneurs like Jason Hicks of Northeast Ohio’s American Wood Reface. “Homeowners are really starting to grasp the benefits of...
Read MoreHow did you feel about your Medicare plan over the last year?
For people with Medicare, September is traditionally a time to review their current plan. Taking a quick couple of minutes to chat about Medicare with me is different from the Annual Enrollment Period, which this year runs from Sunday, October 15, to Thursday, December 7. I’d like to invite you to spend just a few minutes on the phone, via...
Read MoreEnjoy senior specials to vacation-style brunches & business lunches at Sunrise Social—one of Green/Uniontown’s hottest gathering places
When I was younger, I would wonder why so many seniors liked to eat at 5:00, enjoying many an early bird special. But now that I’m a senior myself, I get it. I like to eat early and go to bed after Jeopardy! This allows me rise early (generally 5:30 to 6:00) and enjoy the quiet of the morning while still getting nine hours of sleep, not...
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