Real Estate

The benefits of living in the Midwest

Every day, people move in and out of the Midwest region for a variety of reasons. You may find employment in the area or have been offered a job elsewhere, which will affect your decision to move. You may also decide to move closer to or further from the family, depending on the health of…

Sports

Life is a walk: do you know where you are going?

“Do you know where you’re going?” (Do you like the things life shows you?) by Diana Ross was the graduation theme for my Springfield High School class of ’78 (Holland, Ohio). It reminds me of those sayings like “If you don’t know where you’re going, you don’t need a map to get there” and “Man…

Business

How do I start my own retail business?

Starting a retail business has been one of the most difficult ways to start a business, and the statistic that “98% of businesses fail in their first year” has a lot to do with this business model. This is why… Retail Businesses usually they require a large sum of money to start. I am going…

Home Kitchen

Facing the property brothers

Okay, I know it sounds dramatic, but… let’s call it passion. The deal is for my wife to sit and watch Property Brothers and similar shows (House Hunters, Rehab Addict, etc), and being the wonderful husband that I am, I’ll sit and watch them with her. HOWEVER, I began to notice a pattern that has…

Relationship

Helping children overcome shyness with music

Shy children have difficulties in school. They are petrified to go to the front of the class to deliver reports and are too nervous to raise their hands when they know an answer in class. Parents of these shy children often look for opportunities to raise the child’s self-esteem and help them overcome their shyness….