By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian As the summer of 1910 progressed, the mountains were filled with campers, who arrived in their wagons. Skyland Campground, with its new water source, was a popular because 1910 was the year Haley’s Comet was visible and what...
Nothing is more irritating to me than ants invading my kitchen pantry and getting into my Honey Smacks and Frosted Flakes. Although, the song “Who Let The Dogs Out” comes pretty close, as does “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” It happens like clockwork following a...
Many people think estate planning is something only older adults or the wealthy need to worry about. The reality is that life can be unpredictable and even young adults should have a basic estate plan in place. College students, young couples – married or unmarried –...
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates like a hawk, you’re not alone. At the time of this article being written, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.01 percent. The week prior it was 6.09 percent and last month it averaged 6.04 percent, according to Freddie Mac’s...
For many Californians, pets are more than companions, they are beloved family members. But legally, pets are considered personal property under California law. This means that while a dog, cat or other animal cannot inherit money on its own, owners can make legal...
Well, it’s wintertime again and I barely got finished putting away all the Christmas tree ornaments on the tree when Albert (my cat) got rambunctious and wanted to play with them. Oh, and then he wanted a fancy dinner so, of course, I gave him a fancy feast. Then,...
