Lauren Moone is an Executive Vice President at Mirador Capital Partners and has been providing investment advice for individuals, families, and institutions for over 13 years.
Pets’ love is unconditional, so it’s no wonder that pet parents want to keep their beloved animals by their side as much as possible. Pet owners whose pets spend ample time in the car should brush up on some safety precautions to ensure the roadways are safe for all travelers, including those covered in fur.
Kitchens and bathrooms remain among the top picks for homeowners looking to upgrade because their functional contributions to the household can’t be overstated and they typically provide high return on investment.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the smoke from wood burning contains several toxic harmful air pollutants. Made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles, wood smoke contains benzene, formaldehyde, acrolein, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, the Department of Health & Human Services has determined that some PAHs may reasonably be expected to be carcinogens, which are substances that can cause cancer. The EPA notes that wood smoke can be a threat to human health. When microscopic particles from wood smoke, known as particulate matter, get into the eyes and respiratory system, they may cause burning eyes, runny nose and illnesses, including bronchitis. People with asthma may find that fine particles found in wood smoke worsen their symptoms and trigger attacks. People at risk for heart attack, stroke, irregular heart rhythms, and heart failure may want to avoid wood smoke, as the EPA notes that the fine particles found within it may trigger these conditions.
Wedding anniversaries provide opportunities for couples to reflect and relive the excitement of their wedding days. Anniversaries can easily be forgotten amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, but many couples are making concerted efforts to ensure their anniversaries are celebrated as the special occasions they are.
Between schoolwork, socialization and gaming, kids will likely be online more than ever this year, especially with many students continuing to learn remotely. Families are yet again facing the challenge of ensuring children’s online usage is balanced, healthy, and safe. Here are a few of the issues around increased screen time:
As men and women age, various factors may affect their ability to drive. In addition to issues with memory, seniors may have failing eyesight and physical limitations, and their reaction time may slow down. In such instances, seniors’ ability to safely operate a motor vehicle may be questioned.
A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. One is the issue of childhood obesity, a problem the slower pace of life brought on by COVID-19 could exacerbate.
For the first time in thirteen years, I don’t have a suitcase packed. After two years with the American Red Cross, two years with the 2010 Census, seven years with the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort and almost two years with the 2020 Census. I have traveled a lot. Yesterday Lori told me that our daughter Tabitha was planning on going on a trip and needed to borrow a suitcase. She had gotten out the new camo colored Columbia suitcase I had bought for us to travel to Europe with. I bought it over a year ago and there it was in our living room, still shiny and new with the tags still on it. I told Lori that I didn’t want it to get all scratched up. So I got out my trusted companion of a suitcase and proceeded to clean it out completely for the first time in thirteen years.
Congratulations to Adrian Perez, Jr. from Johnson Elementary School for being named the Forney ISD Elementary Student of the Month for September! The Board of Trustees recognized Mr. Perez at the board’s regular monthly board meeting on Monday, August 31.
Congratulations to Sasha Pizana for being named the Forney ISD Central Administration Paraprofessional of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year! Ms. Pizana is the receptionist for the Central Administration building and the voice of Forney ISD!
This year marks the 10th year for Historic Mesquite, Inc.’s (HMI) annual Mesquite Meander. Each year, HMI creates a historical stroll through Mesquite Cemetery with actors from the Mesquite Community Theater. Originally planned in May, it was rescheduled to October and will highlight favorite performances from years past alongside new biographical sketches from Mesquite’s history.
Today, the Mesquite Police Department announced they are joining forces with 7-Eleven in their 25th Anniversary of Operation Chill to make a positive connection with kids by passing out free Slurpee drink coupons to reward children they see performing good deeds, positive activities or random acts of kindness.
I was having a “why?” discussion the other day with another semi-smart, semi-knowledgeable person about why the name, “Minute Maid,” developed. The answer she supplied was that it was “quick to make,” as in “it only takes a minute!”
A good guide will go the extra mile to put his client of fish or game. Here Travis Benes, manager of the Choctaw Hunting Lodge in Oklahoma ‘sneaks’ in to position a turkey decoy.
During my career as an outdoors writer, I have worked with hundreds of fishing and hunting guides while on story assignments and worked as a guide myself for everything from ducks to bear. Many of my close friends are guides. I have the greatest respect for those that make their living exposing others to their facet of the outdoors, whether that be catching stripers on Lake Texoma or hunting elk in the high country.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
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