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Listening to the Loons at Eastman
Listening to the Loons at Eastman By Milt Weinstein Loons communicate with four basic vocalizations: the wail, the tremolo, the yodel and the hoot. The wail is their primary means of communicating from a distance. When nesting, loons wail to ask their partner to take over the nest, and, when raising chicks, they wail to…
Read MoreVisit Franklin County, Tennessee
Visit Franklin County, Tennessee Welcome to “Tennessee’s Best Kept Secret.” Franklin County is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. Come Explore our community, experience four distinct seasons and enjoy opportunities to become involved in our community. Recreation, Volunteer opportunities along with low taxes and moderately priced living expenses make Franklin County the ideal place…
Read MoreNothing Could Be Finer Than the Carolinas!
Stay two nights, play golf, and preview Hilton Head Lakes located in the Hilton Head/Savannah area. Our community is perfectly located between the beaches of Hilton Head Island and Historic Savannah Georgia.
Read MoreThe Sailing Capital of North Carolina
If you want to live on the water, but don’t enjoy year-round tourists, there’s a place that’s ideal for you. Close to Pamlico Sound lies a quaint town resting on the water, just perfect for anyone looking to retire.
Read MoreTop 9 Fun Things To Do If You Own Real Estate in the Riviera Maya
Whether you are here on holiday or live in a residential community in Playa del Carmen, here’s a list of the top 9-day trips and excursions you will not want to miss!
Read MoreEnergy and Eastman
Energy and Eastman What if Eastman received an edict from an energy czar stating that the community has five years to reduce its collective carbon footprint by 25%? Impossible, we might mutter! But wait… Eastman is already ahead of the curve. One of the goals in Eastman Plan 2020 is a 25% reduction of Eastman’s…
Read MoreMay’s Top Amenity: Gardens and Green Spaces!
Did you know that community gardens increase a sense of ownership and stewardship within a community? And did you know that they can foster and build a sense of community identity and spirit? Community gardens bring people together and can serve as a focal point for community organizing.
Read MoreMother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10th, and until recently, I couldn’t decide what I wanted to get my mother. Maybe there are some sons and daughters who don’t have this issue. Maybe they’re the kind of person who plans months in advance, orders a gift with enough time for standard shipping, and somehow manages to find the perfect card (not too sappy, not too comical). I’m not one of those people.
Read MoreA Trail for All Seasons
A Trail for All Seasons Story and Photos by Richard Sachs Are you familiar with the Northern Rail Trail? When you drive up to Lebanon, you go right over it. This well used recreational gem passes under I-89 just past Exit 17, at about the 54.4-mile marker. If you can (safely) look over the guardrail,…
Read MoreThe Downtown Wilmington, NC Renaissance
The revitalization of downtown Wilmington, NC has been in the works for over 30 years with more than $30 million worth of renovations, businesses and attractions added or in progress for the historic district.
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