Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? It might surprise you, but these two seemingly separate economic factors are closely connected. Changes in one can have a ripple effect on the other. There’s an intriguing relationship between inflation...
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Dear Sidney – 10/12/2023
I’m getting ready for winter here in Crestline. Will be taking down the pastel umbrellas and putting them into the buildup, as soon as they dry off from the recent rain. There are several social events coming up on the mountain that I really want to attend – and not...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Lightning Strikes
Hi, it’s Uncle Mott again from high atop the bell tower at the stately Motley Manor. Hey, how about that thunderstorm we had a few weeks ago? It was a real whopper, especially when a lightning bolt struck the bell in my belltower. It’s a good thing there were no bats...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Wichita Lineman
Well, here we go again, not just one planned power outage, but two of these nuisances are planned for Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, from 10 p.m. to noon each day. Please excuse me for not being funny this week, although I am funny looking, but this is serious stuff. Edison just...
Dear Sidney
How are you? I love reading your column and hope that you can help me. I’m 21 years old and the mother of a six-month-old daughter. Last year I became pregnant. The father married me but, unfortunately, kept his girlfriend, who has three kids by a previous marriage....
Local real estate market in September 2023: A shift toward balance
The real estate scene in September 2023 is telling an interesting tale, one that diverges from the national trends. Real estate, we must remember, is all about location, location, location. So, while the rest of the nation might be headed in one direction, our local...




