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Recognizing and Handling Tree Hazards
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Trees are essential to life, providing significant aesthetic, environmental, and ecological benefits. Yet trees can fall or shed branches, potentially injuring property or even people. If you have trees in a landscape, or simply walk or work in public spaces with trees, it’s important to be on…
Read MorePreparing For the Holidays
I am a twenty-year old college student who very much loves my school in Wilmington, North Carolina. I have friends who make me laugh, roommates who are kind, classes I (mostly) do not dread, and a dishwasher that actually works. That said, I never miss my family more than I do when the first wave…
Read MoreTurkey: Deep Fried or Roasted?
Last year the battle was between two different holiday meats: turkey and ham. Both had their pros and cons, and if your family is like mine, both kinds show up at all the holiday gatherings regardless. This year we’re keeping it to turkey, but debating whether deep fried is better than roasted—or the other way…
Read MoreKingsmill on the James: An Historical Hidden Virginia Paradise
Kingsmill on the James is an historical hidden paradise in Virginia, just a few miles from the original colony of Williamsburg. This private Virginia gated community is built and designed to be the perfect place for those looking for the perfect combination of entertainment and relaxation. Within the 2,900-acre community are vast amounts of outdoor…
Read MoreHealthy Holiday Eating Tips
We all know that time is coming: the holidays, which means lots of food! But how can you make sure your turkey is the only thing that’s stuffed this holiday season? There are some guidelines you can follow to help you make healthy food choices and limit tempting, high calorie foods throughout the season. When…
Read MoreThis Retirement Dream Job Rocks!
by Jim Hughes The way Mike Haase sees it, you’re never too old to rock-and-roll. He’s living proof. He might be over sixty and ten years into a debilitating fight with Parkinson’s, but put him up on stage with a guitar in his hand and a dancing throng in front of him and suddenly the…
Read MoreFall Care of Roses
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Do you have some roses that you would like to have survive the upcoming winter, if at all possible, and particularly if new plantings? Or, are you one of those who had roses going into last winter, only to have many die while those of your neighbor…
Read MoreEncanterra Country Club: The Key to the Good Life
If you’re looking for an affordable retirement community that still values luxury, it might be time to check out Encanterra Country Club. Encanterra prides itself on the fact that its residents “don’t just live, they come to life.” And how could you not get a second lease on life when located in the vivid landscape…
Read MoreDataw Island: A Close-knit, Island Community
The Atlantic coast breeze can be felt anywhere on Dataw Island in Beaufort, South Carolina. This once prosperous sea cotton island is now a gorgeous South Carolina gated community that covers 870 acres of beautifully manicured land—allowing both nature and luxury to shine through as equal partners as one of the Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day
Today is a celebration with a distinct and meaningful history. Veterans Day, which we honor annually on November 11, is a holiday that truly opens our seasonal month of thanks. President Woodrow Wilson first deemed this special date as the annual Armistice Day in 1918. This treasured date was selected for the celebration of the…
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