Alaska is on everyone’s bucket list for various reasons. Located at the northwesternmost part of North America, “The Last Frontier” offers towering snow-covered mountains, active… ( Read More )
Are Fires Common in New York?
The short answer is yes. Fires are pretty common in New York. In fact, the state has strict regulations surrounding fire, ranging from annual brush… ( Read More )
Importance of Food in Italian Culture
Being raised by a single mom in a large Italian family (famiglia), I was taught a few things about our culture, specifically about our passion… ( Read More )
What Sports are Popular in Vancouver?
Sports is a big thing in Vancouver. Just look at its professional and semi-professional sports teams. You have the NHL (National Hockey League) Vancouver Canucks,… ( Read More )
Has a Hurricane Ever Hit New York?
In the warm ocean waters that lie beyond the country’s coasts, storms brew—literally. Warm waters and a slew of other environmental conditions, such as moist… ( Read More )
How Common is Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery, also called knee arthroplasty, is a procedure that will replace a damaged knee joint with a prosthetic one. The prosthesis could be… ( Read More )
What Food is Popular in Texas?
When my cousin moved to Texas over two decades ago from our home state of Michigan to pursue a position as a public adjuster in… ( Read More )
Why do People Retire to Florida?
When I envision retirement, I see myself in a palm tree-lined RV park with salt-water pools, hot tubs, saunas, and a clubhouse where all of… ( Read More )
Why Does Standing on Concrete Hurt?
While standing on concrete and my stone driveway for about thirty-five minutes or so and after grilling dinner for my family, I can barely walk… ( Read More )
Is Puerto Rico a Good Place to Retire to?
I remember, as a young twenty-something, I thought that getting older would suck and life would cease to exist as I knew it. As I… ( Read More )