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It is hard to believe, but summer break is coming to an end and soon the school year will start again.  It does not matter if you are an elementary student, a high school student, a college student, or an educator.  There is a lot of preparation to be done to ensure we are all ready for the upcoming school year.

Supplies

Every school district and individual classroom has different needs.  Additionally, every school system has a different budget and can only afford so many supplies.  This le...

Transportation and mobility are the key to our modern global economy.  We drive cars and trucks every day to get to work, they are used to deliver products, and they are the bond that allows us to see our family and friends on a regular basis.  We often take the miracle of having convenient transportation for granted and we also sometimes forget that this wonder comes with responsibility.  Automobiles are complex machines and can be very dangerous if we are not respectful of the rules of the roa...

It has been a crazy summer and an even crazier year.  We have seen unprecedented inflation, continued supply and demand issues, a crazy job and housing market, and war.  Every time we think the world is slowing down and life is returning to normal, something else happens to shake things up.  There is no predicting the future and although it is important to be prepared for the next step in whatever journey we might be on, it is equally important to spend some time to reflect on what we have.

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Everywhere we look we see stories of violence and hate.  It is happening in our communities, in our states, and nationwide.  It has come to a point where all we hear from the news is violence, assault, homicide, and acts of evil.  They are the lead stories, and they dominate the national narrative.  However, we must not allow this negativity to take away from the good that exists in our world.  We often spent too much time focusing on the acts of terror and we do not spend nearly enough time pro...

Summer is officially here and with it comes high temperatures.  Across the country things are warming up and we are forced to find ways to cool off.  Being out in the sun is great but we can only handle so much exposure in the high temperatures before we overheat.  Out of necessity we must find ways to chill out and cool down to ensure we have a great summer. 

Air Conditioning

When it gets too hot to handle outside all of us run to the nearest air conditioner we can find.  This is often in ...

Inflation has been a problem for the past year and just when we all think it cannot get worse, it does.  Every time we drive past the gas station we see the price per gallon increase and there is no end in sight.  Driving to work, to the grocery store, to pick up our children, and to run any simple errands has become a costly adventure.  We all feel powerless to control this expense; however, there are several ways to save money at the pump. 

Being Efficient

The most effective way to save m...

As a society we have a long way to go.  We still have crime, we still have poverty, and we still have issues respecting each other’s differences.  People gravitate toward others with similar interests and cultures, and this has created some social divide in this country.  However, we must also take time to realize that we have made progress.  Over the last several years, our society has put effort in recognizing the lifestyles and cultures of others and this helped changed the dialogue in Americ...

Every generation has its own struggles and battles to overcome.  Our grandparents made great sacrifices to fight tyranny and oppression caused by the axis powers.  Our parents lived their lives in fear of a nuclear holocaust due to the cold war with the Soviet Union.  Even though war still exists, which unfortunately can be seen in the conflict in Ukraine, the battle being fought by the current generation is hatred and gun violence in our own backyard.

Almost every day we hear about tragedy ...

As we enter the summer holiday season, many of us have one thought in mind, vacation.  Summer travel is a huge industry because we all want to have fun in the sun.  We work hard to earn our vacation time and we save money with the intent of spending it on rest, relaxation, and fun.  Planning a summer vacation is a unique experience and every year has its own challenges to overcome.

When to Book

It is difficult to know when the best time to book a hotel, plane ticket, or vehicle rentals.  On...

Mid May has arrived and with summer on the horizon it is time for us to look at our lawns and our landscaping.  How we decorate the outside of our homes reflects upon us and what we put into it.  Time and effort pay dividends and if we want to have the nicest yard in the neighborhood we must put in the initial effort and be consistent with the upkeep all summer long.

All about the Grass

For almost all of us the largest surface area of our yards is covered with green grass.  This simple plan...