Approximately 1989: “MOM! Why do you talk to yourself so much?” Me: “Because I listen and don’t talk back!” My children questioned my ‘ways’ and wondered if I was “OK,” hahaha. 2021: “MOM! Do you realize how much you talk to yourself out loud?” “YES! Tradition! And now I LISTEN…
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What a whirlwind of a year this has been in the real estate world. If you followed any number of our columns in 2021, it will come as no surprise that this year has been like none other. Our little Ashland community and the surrounding Jackson County found themselves following…
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When I started my first business in 1999, as a young entrepreneur, I wondered, “What’s the big deal with forming a legal company such as an LLC or Corporation? After all, it is only me and a few employees so why bother?” Other people in “partnerships” have thought, “Yeah, he…
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By Jordan Pease – November 2021 Issue of Locals Guide Magazine- Ashland, Oregon The Ashland Food Angels is a community service organization with a long history here. For over two decades, Pamala Joy and a team of volunteers, hundreds over the years, have diligently worked to help provide food security…
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Can you believe it’s already poinsettia season? We have been tending to these beautiful plants for months now, and it is just about time to pick some out for yourselves and your loved ones. Mid-November is usually when we start shipping them out to local stores and organizations across the…
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All trees are temporary, but some trees are more temporary than others. For our native white and red oaks, a half century is but a mere chip shot. When I reflect on the thousands of removals over the course of my career, the average age of trees in a landscape…
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I once heard a wise man say, “…to express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven.” Thomas S. Monson Let’s take a moment and analyze that quote’s three points, all of which…
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When it comes to Social Security payouts, the “when” can be as important as the “how much.” Americans in retirement, or nearing it, have multiple options on when to start collecting Social Security benefits. The attractiveness of each option depends on a myriad of factors, including income need, health, and…
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What a ride it has been! Interest rates have been low for some time – to the point where people began to take them for granted – assuming that they will stay low. History would suggest otherwise. There are many factors that impact interest rates: the economy, secondary market, bond…
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It’s that time in the Rogue Valley again, the leaves have turned vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. Soon the snowflakes will be flying not just high up in the mountains but down here too. Here at Ashland Electric Bikes we’re gearing up for the transition. We’re pulling out…
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The Ashland Artisan Emporium invites you to their 11th Annual Anniversary sale and celebration being held Saturday, November 13th! This occasion will mark their 11th year in business and serve as the official yearly kick-off to amazing local holiday shopping! They are also kicking off their 2nd Annual Holiday Charity…
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Fall and winter is the best time to rejuvenate your skin! Many of my patients take advantage of being out of the sun to have a deep chemical peel. This is a fantastic treatment to get rid of brown spots, sun damage, rough texture, precancers, and deep wrinkles. Nothing transforms…
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