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 )
What Does a Commercial Move Mean?
It’s not uncommon to hear about businesses moving from one location to another. In 2022, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Oracle Group moved to Texas. In… ( Read More )