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Demographics of social media sites explained
Who uses what social media? You might want to know if you are selling a product, or even just blogging. Facebook. Statista reports that there are nearly 3…
From farming to mapping the world: Meet Gladys West
Catch a road trip movie from the 70s or 80s and you might see folks juggling with maps or else asking for directions. These days? There’s an app for that….
In pursuit of the well-trimmed lawn
Few things say Americana like a well-trimmed lawn. Yet the modern lawn is a modern invention. Throughout most of history, trimmed yards were a luxury for…
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I own my house outright, but I am 75. Can I refinance? Age isn’t a barrier to getting a mortgage, thanks to The Equal Credit Opportunity Act that makes it…
What if the perfect home is pending?
It happens a lot — you see a great home, but there is a big ‘Pending’ sign on it, or maybe the home is labeled ‘Contingent.’ Are you out of luck?…
Generate enthusiasm for Monday morning
Does your Monday feel like the first day of spring or the first day of winter? Some people can’t wait to get started on the challenges of the new week….
George Washington’s rules of civility
In George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Conversation by George Washington (Little Books of Wisdom Series, Applewood Books, 30 pages), our founding…
Rock climbing is popular and fun
Looking for a new summer sport that will “make the world go away” while you’re having fun? Try rock climbing. Both men and women are into it today. USA…
Could so many streaming services fuel piracy?
Back in 2007, Netflix started offering what was then a novel service: Videos streamed directly to your PC or television. Up until then, if you wanted to…