“I’m too old to change.” That is the best admission of needing to change ones ways that I have ever heard. When did we start thinking that self-improvement has an age limit? The answer is different for everyone. And that’s the beauty of self-improvement, it is personal. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula, but it takes creating…

Low back pain can make simple tasks, like bending over or getting out of bed, feel terribly difficult, especially as we get older. Yet back pain is surprisingly common, with as many as eight out of 10 people experiencing at least one episode during their lifetimes. Back pain can be caused by a long list…

Greetings Hillcrest Residents.   This month, I had the opportunity to deliver the State of the County to residents and business leaders in my capacity as Mayor. There are many things you could say about how our County is succeeding – from the growth of our Port and Airport, to the debut of our new…

The March 6 meeting of the Hillcrest Leadership Council focused on one main issue:  how can the community deal with the proposed construction of 120 units of “workforce” and “affordable” housing rentals at 1101 Hillcrest Drive.  The developer also wants to put some office space on the property, as well as 136 parking spaces. The meeting was held…

by Aruna Ladva, Brahma Kumaris London, England, submitted by Etta Stevens Well-being cannot be rushed.  Nature has perfect timing in life for healing.  Often when we get trapped by all the external show, we fail to appreciate the real qualities and virtues that fundamentally underpin our life.  But the Universe will always give us a…

10-12 sea scallops 1 TBS olive oil and 1 tsp sun dried tomato oil 1 heaping tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup white wine   ¼ cup sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained and sliced 3/4 cups heavy cream  1 cup sliced baby spinach leaves ¼ cup grated parmesan 1 tsp dried…

The bylaws must provide the method of calling meetings of unit owners, including annual meetings. Written notice of an annual meeting must include an agenda; be mailed, hand delivered or electronically transmitted to each unit owner at least 14 days before the annual meeting; and be posted in a conspicuous place on the condominium property or association property at least 14 continuous days before the annual meeting. Written notice of a meeting other than an…

–  by Lucas Graham, an author at Global English Editing This article really struck a chord with me. When I first saw the title, I assumed it would be a list of “here’s what’s wrong with you” criticisms, especially since I’ve been distancing myself from certain people over the past few years. But after reading it, I feel so much better. What surprised…