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Newsletter Archive |
See an Interesting Home?
No need to wonder about the price.
No need to call a high-pressure
sales agent who will just make you
feel obligated. My computers can
send you the information quickly
and easily, for any house, listed or
sold, anywhere in town.
Just ask me! It’s all part of my
free, no-obligation HomeFinder
Service.
WELCOME NEW CLIENTS
Here are some of the new
clients who became members
of our “Real Estate Family”
this past month. I’d like to
welcome you and wish you all
the best!
Ian Fitzsimmons and
Jeanne Haught
We love giving recognition to
our new friends and our
wonderful existing clients who
are kind enough to refer their
friends and relatives to us.
Helpful Packing Tips
If you’re making a short trip somewhere, you might
want to remember this: The root word of “luggage”
is “lug.” So it’s a good idea to buy the right size
suitcase and pack lightly.
The largest bag that airlines allow as a carry-on is a
22-inch tall suitcase. If you don’t have to check any
bags, you’ll save time and hassle at the airport.
You’ll want to look for a bag that has a retractable
handle and wheels for convenience. Retractable
wheels are also a good feature because they’re less
likely to cause a problem when you check your bag or
try to fit it through security devices.
When you’re packing, keep in mind that most people usually overestimate the amount of
clothing and products they’ll need on a trip. Try to reduce what you take –
it might cut
back on the chaos and discomfort of traveling. For instance, you might want to buy a
travel-size bottle of combined shampoo/conditioner instead of bringing the full-size bottle
from home. It’s also a good idea to pack anything that could possibly leak in heavy-duty
zip-lock bags. Pack these bagged items away from any clothes that could come into
contact with them.
Savvy travelers also realize that buying and packing clothing items with the “intentional”
wrinkled look can save time and hassle, and keep you looking great while you’re on your
trip. When you physically put your clothes into your suitcase, here’s a good regimen to
follow: Put your underclothes in first. Lay flat items on the bottom and line the edges of
the suitcase with items like rolled socks or bras. Layer your daily wear on top of these
items, then pack your finery such as ties, scarves, etc.
Got Willow Bark?
The Greek physician Hypocrites prescribed the bark and
leaves of the willow tree as a pain reliever and fever
reducer more than 2,400 years ago. That’s because both
were rich in a substance called salicin, a naturally
occurring compound that’s similar to the chemical
acetylsalicylic acid, now commonly known as aspirin.
Aspirin as we know it today came about through the
efforts of many researchers. In 1763, Reverend Edward
Stone wrote to the Royal Society of Chemists that he
tasted the bitter bark of a willow tree and it relieved him
from his aches
and pains. He subscribed to the belief
that natural maladies often carry with them their cures,
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