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December 9, 2025

Speed Reading

This may surprise and shock you, but the other day, as I was

Memories are the ornaments on my Christmas tree

The other day I was admiring, er … critically assessing my Christmas tree and its many ornaments. Ever notice a trend in ornaments? Back in the ’50s there were bubble lights and fragile but brightly colored glass retro ornaments – although in the ’50s you wouldn’t exactly refer to them as “retro.” But we can trace the trends of the decades just by looking at our Christmas trees.

It Pays to Pay Attention to Detail

My dog, Ruckus, was appropriately named. In the 10 years we have

Questions to ask when drafting an estate plan

Because you've worked hard to create a secure and comfortable lifestyle for your family, you'll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With some forethought, you may be able to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve more of your assets for those you care about.

Tampa gets run over by Carolina

By running over, around and through one of the league's top

Aging often means downsizing

As I creep closer to 60 and my youngest is completing her last year of high school, my wife and I have had more than one conversation about downsizing. Soon our little girl will be off to college and we certainly won't need four bedrooms, three bathrooms or the pool for just the two of us. Less house, less maintenance, lower utility costs and more time to travel are all high on our list. It seems to be the American way; we start with an apartment, upgrade to our first home, start having kids, need a larger and then another larger home. Then one by one the kids move out and we start the cycle again, only in reverse.

Christian music festival returns to Monterey

It's time again for Spirit West Coast, the hugely popular

Lessons from the life of Mary

Long ago in an ancient land ruled by a tyrannical empire, an

What causes yellow leaves?

Sickly, yellow leaves on your favorite plant may entice you to

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