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December 19, 2025
Congratulations to all of my friends and neighbors at Lake Forest Shores! We've officially surpassed the $600 milestone for HOA fees (insert sarcasm). It was only a matter of time, and that time has arrived. As many homeowners begin planning their budgets for 2026, HOA fee increases have become a predictable part of living…
Continue ReadingNovember 27, 2025
Finally, Thanksgiving is HERE!!! This year, I'm about to do something different. Of course, I'm not the first to do it, as I'm sure there are millions of Americans celebrating the same way. Actually, statistics show that at least 5% of Americans will spend Thanksgiving alone; that's roughly 17 million people. Good to know I'm not really alone…
Continue ReadingOctober 31, 2025
Every October, when pumpkins glow and the nights grow longer, something interesting happens; people who usually avoid scary things suddenly want to be scared. From haunted houses to horror movies, there’s something about this season that draws us in. But why do we enjoy fear so much? And how did horror films…
Continue ReadingSeptember 21, 2025
It's official, summer season has ended; even though it still feels like it’s in full swing. To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of the heat and you probably won't find me walking around outside during these hot days. But the last several times that I did go out, I had been thinking of a way to fix my doorbell. It hasn't worked since I moved to…
Continue ReadingJune 1, 2025
It may not be officially summer yet, but you'd hardly know it with the rising temps. In fact, the summer season doesn't start until June 20th. The majority of schools are closed for the 2-month break. In addition, it means there will be increases that impact our daily lives: longer daytime hours, higher electricity usage, rising gas and travel costs…
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