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Friday, August 1st, 2008Hi All,
If you’ve driven down the shady streets of Claremont in the Fall you might have noticed the eye-catching red, white and blue banners lining most of the major throughfares. These are the “Claremont Hero’s” banners saluting those brave men and women, past and present who have selflessly served their country in our armed […]
Moving To Claremont? Here’s What You Should Know…
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Hi All,
As the New Year begins folks tend to think about moving to a new home and some will think of moving to Claremont. Some will be coming for school, some for work and some just because it is a great place to live. As a resident, here are some things that I […]
Do Not Call Lists Are Expiring Soon…
Friday, September 14th, 2007Hi All,
I just found out that the Do Not Call Lists are starting to expire. I had no idea that these lists had an expiration date and thought that once I had taken care of this I was done for good. Who knew? Below is the link for the National Do Not […]
All’s Quiet On The Claremont Front… And Harry Potter’s The Reason
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Hi All,
I feel as if I have been ignoring you and it has not been intentional I assure you. This has been a highly anticipated and very busy week for me and I did not want to write until I had something to say, some time to say it and, even though I am […]
My Watermelon Arrived So Summer Is Officially Here
Sunday, July 15th, 2007Hi All,
I don’t know about you, but it is not officially summer to me until I have a watermelon sitting enticingly in my fridge. As you know, here in Claremont things can get pretty warm and having days that top 100 degrees during the heart of the season are not uncommon.
Because I happen to […]
Private Transfer Taxes (PTT’s) = Free Money Straight OUT Of Your Pocket
Sunday, July 8th, 2007Hi All,
I have been meaning to discuss this for a while now. Ever since I first heard about it. And now, the time has come. Have you ever wished someone would give you free money? Not money you earned or even money you got for selling something you owned, but actual […]
The Green, Green Grass Of Home
Friday, July 6th, 2007Hi All,
A funny thing happened to me today. I was reading about lawns, why we like them and what they may mean to modern man in a fun little book called “Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise and other Imponderables by David Feldman (no bathroom should be without this book by the way) and then […]
Go Play On The Freeway… The 210 Freeway That Is!
Friday, June 22nd, 2007[ June 23, 2007; 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Hi All,
This Saturday from 7 AM to 1 PM you will have a rare opportunity. The chance to go play on a real Southern California Freeway. The final leg of the 210 Freeway is going to open later this year, but in advance of that event the City of San Bernardino is hosting […]
Is Memorial Day Just About Sales and Barbeques?
Saturday, May 26th, 2007Hi All,
Memorial Day is almost upon us once again. I know that over the years it has been used to herald the “official” start of the summer season. It is also used as a reason for millions of sales on everything from trash bags to tires. But is that really the reason […]
West Nile Virus in Claremont… Is It “Bugging” You?
Thursday, May 24th, 2007Hi All,
Last Thursday I attended an Active Claremont meeting and learned more about the West Nile Virus than I had ever known before. The speaker, Kelly Middleton, Public Information Officer for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, shared information that was so important that I wanted to make sure that it got […]