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A Final Thought: The Kindness of Strangers

The first weekend in February, I drove to Roswell to attend my aunt’s memorial service—my mother’s sister, the last of that generation. No, not Roswell, New Mexico, where the aliens landed, but Roswell, Georgia, which seemed alien enough compared to Northeast Ohio. One of my cousins asked what the white stuff was all over my car. When I...

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With a certified Laughter Leader and Joyologist on staff, residents at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village are immersed in having fun

With a host of engaging programming and full slate of activities and excursions, the crafty planners at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village follow a “laughter is the best medicine” approach. In fact, the director of activities, Mary Ellen Layman, is a certified Laughter Leader and Joyologist. “There is a science behind the benefits of...

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The Chodaczek Team at LoFaso Real Estate will help you find your new home in the new year

New year, new home? If that’s the need, or the desire, don’t let recent shifts in the housing market scare you away from getting exactly what you want. “There are opportunities now that weren’t available in the last year or so,” says Jessica Chodaczek, of The Chodaczek Team at LoFaso Real Estate. “The highs and lows of 2022 were...

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A Final Thought: They Are Coming For My Job

Advancements in artificial intelligence have been in the news in recent weeks. Companies like OpenAI have developed software that creates original images and text. An app called DALL·E will generate an image based on your description. (It’s important to note that this AI system does not simply search the internet for an image; it creates it...

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When local supports local

As a consumer, you can spend your money anywhere you choose. Steve Walbolt, owner of MDG Flooring America and Kiba Studios, suggests that supporting locally owned businesses can offer advantages to your community. Here, he explains more. Q: How does shopping local help one’s community?A: The money you spend with a local business is more...

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