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One of the tasks of mowing and maintaining a pleasing appearance to your lawn is keeping the blades sharp.

Adding new life to your landscape can seem overwhelming. Tackling small achievable upgrades in a weekend can get the momentum started and make a big difference in the overall curb appeal.

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Mrs. B came into the emergency room one night, years ago, with some stress related issue. After taking her history, I began to suspect there was something else bothering her. As I was beginning her physical exam she blurted out, “I know there is a breast mass but you’re not going to send me to any breast cancer doctor!” She had already decided to avoid standard treatment and her next comment explained why, “My aunt suffered because of awful unnecessary surgery and chemotherapy,” she said. I sensed there was no changing her mind and that meant trouble for my patient.

Watering the garden can be an expensive and time-consuming task, especially in the heat of summer. When plants experience prolonged water stress, the yield, quality, and pest resistance will be reduced. Make the most of every drop of water with careful planning, proper soil preparation, efficient watering, and use of mulches.

Today feels like a rare day. It’s a day much like the other 160 school days of this term, yet it has a different dimension. Today marks the last day for the five schoolchildren to go off to school.

On a recent morning, the first story I heard on the radio was about Pre-habilitation prior to surgery. We have all heard of rehabilitation, but have you considered pre-habilitation, or increasing your exercise before surgery?

School must be out. There are children all over town. Some are reading, some are talking, some are playing.