The US Healthcare System is Failing. Could Veterinary Clinic Business Models Offer Help?
The US Healthcare System needs an overhaul. A recent ER visit and assessment of Medicare Part B premiums and payments has this author a bit ticked off. No wonder a recent comprehensive study ranked the US #10 out of 10.
What could we leverage to help the US healthcare system’s aches and pains? ‘Cause it’s a bit ‘ruff, ruff’ out there.
From Goat Whips to Cards, Chocolate, and Roses: The Weird History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is next week!
I’ve always considered V.D. one of those Hallmark-created holidays—a way for the card and gift industry to make some coin after the major holidays have passed. But with some research, I discovered the big ‘V’ has some weird history involving goats and gentle slaps. Take that, Cupid!
Planning to Age in Place? Take These 3 Steps Today.
Are you planning to stay in your current home and age in place? If your answer is ‘yes’, what can you do today to help make your home a place that supports your current and future needs?
How Difficult Is It to Learn Stained Glass Art and How Expensive Is It to Get Started?
I added stained glass art and design to my bucket list a few years ago. What’s the cost to get started, what tools will you need, and how easy/difficult is it to learn? Here’s what I’ve discovered.
Looking to Get Back Into an Exercise Routine? Avoid Getting Derailed With These 9 Simple Steps.
How can you become more physically active, and stick with it, after years spent sitting at a desk or being a bit of a slug the bulk of your time? Here are a few steps this author took that worked for her. Hint: be a tortoise.
DIY Modern Coffee Table That Does Double-Duty As a Footstool?
Stone-top tables are all the rage. In 3 easy steps, you can create a custom-designed stone-top coffee table that fits your needs—size, stone preference, look and feel. Why buy a lower-quality table or one that is too small for your needs, for the same price?
How One Upholstery Job Triggered A Complete Family Room Redesign
After reupholstering a new sofa and loveseat, I began looking at my family room with a new pair of eyes. My newfound vision started me on a journey like that mouse in the children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.”
Thinking About Renovating a Bathroom? Here's What We Learned When We Modernized Our Master Bath
Use a few simple renovation tips gathered during a recent ‘down to the studs’ master bath renovation.
Why We Replaced Our Platform Jacuzzi Tub With a Modern, Free-Standing Tub
The original jetted platform tub was the room's focal point, with a sizeable half-round window offering private views of a wooded conservation area. But one renovation idea improved the spa-like experience.
