Photo by Artem Podrez: https://www.pexels.com/photo/car-with-open-hood-8985969/ I love this definition by Brainly: “The metaphor “under the hood” refers to the internal workings or complexities of a system that are not immediately visible, often used in contexts like technology or mechanics. It emphasizes understanding the details that support the surface-level functionality.” I must admit, knowing what’s under […]
For Earth Month, let’s look at where we are and how everyday choices make a difference. images-assets.nasa.gov/image/art002e023175/art002e023175~orig.jpg Stand at the edge of Antarctica and look up. The air is so clear it almost hums. Researchers at the international stations there have spent decades watching the ozone layer overhead — counting it, measuring it, worrying about
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Don’t Be an April Fool — Back Up Your Data! March 31st is World Backup Day! World Backup Day falls on March 31st, the day before April Fools’ Day, for good reason: don’t be fooled into thinking it can’t happen to you. Imagine waking up tomorrow and every photo from the last 20 years —
December is here – I don’t know about you, but it seems this year has gone by quickly 🤔 Changes are ahead! Let’s make sure you’re ready! Change is inevitable, and with each new year comes a fresh wave of transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Whether you’re anticipating personal changes, professional shifts, or broader societal developments,
Changes to Medicare taking effect in 2025 are on the horizon. Medicare open enrollment started October 15th and goes through December 7th. There’s so much information out there – wow! In this post, I’ll try to highlight the key points and encourage you to talk with experienced insurance brokers to help you sort through what’s
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This month is Cyber Security awareness month. In the spirit of keeping safe online, it’s important for you to be aware and limit human error! The EBC Group in the UK have outlined six areas to pay attention to for your safety. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay 1. Password Management Create Strong, Unique Passwords
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The fall equinox occurred at 11:50pm Pacific Time on Friday, September 22, 2023, when the sun crossed the celestial equator. Fall is a time of reflection as we prepare for the festivities of the end of the year. Fall also marks the falling of leaves, shorter days, and colder days while we wait for winter.
Storm season is upon us. Do you have a “go bag”? If so, do you have a medication go bag? This is your “tickle” reminder of the day 😉 As I don’t take any prescription medications, this was a learning experience for me too! Consider everyone in your family (including your pets) when making your
Fire season is upon us. The Lahaina wildfires on Maui last week heartbreaking. Watching the horror I was reminded of the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, CA. Simultaneously, it is hurricane season. Heads up California, we may have our 1st Tropical Storm landfall since 1939 this weekend! This summer has been brutal with heat, rain
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Extreme weather impacts us personally and economically across the US. As June marks the beginning of hurricane and fire season, it is good time to think about preparation everyone can begin now. Air Quality has been a concern this week due to the fire season starting early in Canada. Check the air quality where you
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