There is pair of blue jays that built a nest in the eave above our office front window. The nest is nestled into a trumpet vine that has entwined itself with the gutter and the side of the building. They are quite beautiful birds, if not a little abrupt and…
Read More »Why challenge the traditional approach to high school? Because a one-size-fits-all high school experience does not work for many teens. Over the past 5 years, Gallup surveyed 5 million students and found that only about one-third of high schoolers are engaged in their education. At Jump Education, we help you…
Read More »I may have had enough… After Covid hit, I never knew we had so many immunological experts all over the valley! They were usually online, even though you may have overheard them in the grocery store, pet store or walking in the park. We received almost constant notifications updating one…
Read More »Close your eyes and imagine for a moment “community”… What does it mean to you? Perhaps it is defined by the shared attributes of the people in the community and/or the strength of the connections among them. A community is a familiar thread used to bring people together to advocate…
Read More »There is something amazing about sitting on the beach and watching the ocean churn. It is difficult for the mind to take in the scope and power. Most of us have spent many days being mesmerized by the waves and by the movement of the tides. We may understand that…
Read More »Hello! My name is Shannon LaFleur. I own Handyman Pro, Rogue Valley’s premiere home improvement service, right here in our beautiful town of Ashland. In my last article I spoke about how we specialize in carpentry projects such as decks, porches, patios, pergolas, gazebos, sheds, awnings, carport, garages, doghouses,…
Read More »We are so excited to announce that starting this month Dr. Hannah Conry will be practicing out of her own office in Medford. Dr. Conry was in need of more available office hours due to her expanding practice, wants to be more central in The Rogue Valley for easier access,…
Read More »‘Tis the season for listing appointments and a lot of them. There is a lot of real estate activity in our community right now which is encouraging for home buyers and sellers alike. The buyers are getting more inventory to choose from and with that a better variety. Sellers are…
Read More »It’s a one-two punch! Rates going up therefore buying power goes down. Values going up thus creating a deeper gap between what you can buy. Even SIX months matter! This chart from MBS Highway, a respected mortgage professionals’ resource, shows the impact of rates rising over the next 3 years…
Read More »To prune, or not to prune, that is the question! A good one and often asked, it really depends on what the expected outcome of said “pruning.” Dead branch removal down to about 3/4” or so, what I deem as “hazard dead” is fine for areas under the “hazard” that…
Read More »We have been seeing an 88-year-old and this person is enjoying change and improved resiliency with neurofeedback. His life is blossoming in new ways. Since receiving Neurofeedback with the customized approaches we use at Ashland Neurofeedback, many clients have realized that their brain had been stuck in a dysfunctional pattern.…
Read More »Spring cleaning for your car feels so good! Chances are if you go to the store to look for car cleaning products you’ll see a large amount of products which can be overwhelming. We’re often asked what type of product to use to clean the dash of your vehicle, and…
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