I made the mistake of helping out my 70-year-old neighbor. She has a car, but her license expired a few years ago. She has failed the driving test over and over. She is on a small, fixed income. So, of course, I offered to chauffer her around to doctor appointments,...
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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – There’s a Bathroom on the Right
Seven men were recently arrested for the theft of an 18-karat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born. The toilet, valued at $5.95 million, was an artwork that was intended to be a satire...
Foreclosure rates rise amidst economic challenges
By THERESA GRANT Broker, Theresa Grant & Associates Real Estate Partners Recent data indicate a significant rise in foreclosure activity across California in 2023, marking an alarming trend in the state's real estate sector. While many economic experts caution...
Dear Sidney – 11/23/23
I am beside myself. I’m crushed and so hurt. We brought home our first child, a son, just last week. My husband of two years is accusing me of being a cheat, shouting that our son can’t be his child because of his eye color. My husband and I have brown eyes. Our...
5 least expensive home improvements that boost your home’s value
When it's time to sell your home, you want to maximize its value without breaking the bank. Good news! You don't need a hefty budget to make a significant impact on your property's resale value. Here are five wallet-friendly home improvements that can result in equal...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Song For a Friend
On the eve of Thanksgiving each year, I’m sadly reminded of the awful tragedy that occurred 60 years ago, on Nov. 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas by an apparently deranged young man, who was also shot shortly afterward. When you...





