The stigma of self-publishing will diminish as more authors take their role as publishers seriously and hire professionals for design, editing and marketing. Authors will become sharper in these areas through working with specialists, but aren’t likely to gain the level of expertise it took these professionals many years to…
Read More »A long time client of ours recently gave us a newspaper article found in the Wall Street Journal. The article talked about the value of an experienced real estate agent in comparison to someone who is considered a “rookie.” Knowing that real estate brokers are a dime a dozen, he…
Read More »Let’s say that you acquire, free or for a pittance, the tangibles left in a commercial space by a business that went belly up. Should you be concerned about the unpaid creditors and back taxes of the former business? “That’s a dumb question,” you say. “I wouldn’t be responsible for…
Read More »As the days grow colder we savor the warmth of home. When it comes to cozy, nothing beats the presence of a toasty fire. The deep penetrating heat, dancing flames and crackling roar delight our senses. Having a relationship with this powerful element evokes a deep sense of home. The…
Read More »Yes..it is that time of year again. Time when family and friends gather together to enjoy one another, to partake in fabulous holiday menus and perhaps tell stories of years gone by. The cause of these gatherings may be for different reasons but the end result is the same —…
Read More »Happy Holidays! The holidays are a fun time here at the Northwest Nature Shop. The location of our shop being in a historic Ashland home, is quite fitting for our philosophy and our business style which has always been to treat our customers like family. Through the years we have…
Read More »“It’s a wonderful night’s entertainment for the whole family and a great holiday treat. The story, music and lyrics are original and in some places bizarre in the best sense of the word. You will leave with a smile on your face.” Don Beacham in Sneak Preview The WIZARD of…
Read More »IT ALL STARTED WITH OUR FOUNDERS Home Instead Senior Care co-Founders, Paul and Lori Hogan’s own experience in caring for Paul’s eighty-nine year old grandmother in her home for 12 years inspired them to launch Home Instead Senior Care in 1994. Realizing that there were other families like theirs that…
Read More »Express your love for your friends and family this holiday season by giving them the gift of health. At Sage Medicine, we have gift certificates available to make your holiday shopping easy and help you take care of the ones you love. When our bodies are running smoothly, we often…
Read More »Have you noticed Manzanita, the new shop located where the Blue Heron Gallery was for many years, nestled between Thai Pepper and Agave, and next to the new Spice and Tea Exchange? I know many of you have. I am thrilled with the response of local people to this new…
Read More »I recently took a Raindrop Technique course. Raindrop is a powerful treatment using essential oils that are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Nine oils are applied to the spine in a fashion that stimulates the nervous system for optimal absorption. These oils potentially can remove viruses that live on the spine…
Read More »My mother started taking me to the chiropractor when I was four. I went there with her and with my grandmother where we were all “adjusted.” Chiropractic care became part of my life; in college when I woke up with a stiff neck and afterwards when I dated a chiropractic…
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