I have finally recovered from my funk for making a large boo boo a couple months back. I will do my best to restore trust. As we enter the fall season, let’s get seasonal. Who was the Oscar winning actor who appeared with Joan Crawford in the movie “Autumn Leaves”? Who was the piano player …

Believe it or not several accordion players have been asked to play at the White House three different times in recent years. They have also performed at the Kennedy Center – these are, to say the least, important and prestigious venues. “I think there are a lot of opportunities for accordions these days,” said Ron …

This time, like all other times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve had some interesting conversations lately with many of our advertisers. In the course of these discussions I have noticed an interesting trend—business owners who are open to creative, new ideas and …

Even when midday temperatures soar, early mornings and evenings remind us that fall is here. As children anxiously await Halloween, adults prepare for shorter days and cool nights. At the farmers’ market, the bright kaleidoscope of summer produce also undergoes a welcome change of seasons. After months of outdoor entertaining, my nesting instincts have kicked …

1. Play It Cool Very hot water strips the natural oils from the skin and breaks down the skin barrier, leading to dryness and irritation. For a refreshed, healthy skin use warm tepid water to cleanse the skin for maximum benefits. 2. Easy on the Eyes Eye skin is more delicate that the rest of …

I’m obsessed with the fall trends for 2010. While there are indeed plenty of looks available this season, there are quite a few that seem to be actually “wearable.” But, not everyone can wear every trend, although some women like to try…and sometimes, all at the same time! Yikes. Moreover, who wants to break the …

The answer is right under your nose. You will get the Job. Wherever you are at this moment, quietly bow your head, breathe and say to yourself, “I will get the job. Brain, understand this.” Go ahead and say it, even though it may sound silly. Studies from the University of Kansas and the University …

That is, unless your competing at the World Long Drive Championship. These guys hit long balls for money. How long and for how much? Well next time you see 16 year old Clayton Valley High School Junior, Dominick Mazza, roaming the halls at school, ask him. He may have to tell you twice because he …

Q. How would I go about preserving the seeds produced from my vegetable plants, and use them for next year’s planting? A. Collecting and saving seed from one year to the next is not all that difficult, however, not all vegetable seeds are created the same. Seed saving makes perfect sense with the open pollinated …

Q. Tom, I plan to list my home for sale in the next 30 days; we live in an upscale community – the value of my home is $1,500,000 +. I have seen some real estate firms advertise their ‘luxury home’ or ‘estate home’ sales marketing expertise; is that kind of exposure beneficial to me …