Posted on 4/26/2013
You might still be reeling from taxes this year, but there are many retirement options. Here is a guide to help you make the right choice. You can retire to Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona where... 1. You are willing to park 3 blocks away because you found shade. 2. You can drive for 4 hours in one direction and never leave town. 3. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food. 4. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door. 5. The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! OR You can retire to California where... 1. You make over $250,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house. 2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your dr ... read more
Posted on 4/22/2013
Stress Reduction Tip A young lady confidently walked around the room while explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Half Full? Half Empty? Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, “Is this glass half empty or half full?” She fooled them all, "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. The answers called out ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz. She replied, "The absolute weight does not matter.It depends on how long I hold it: If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance ... read more
Posted on 4/19/2013
Humorous ways to think of things:) 1 * Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue! Am I a Pigeon or a Statue? 2 * Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. 3 * Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. 4 * Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.. 5 * If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. 6 * If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. 7 * It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. 8 * Never buy a car you can't push. 9 * Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on. 10 * Nobody c ... read more
Posted on 4/17/2013
Green Business Logo Certifiably Green! Henry and I believe strongly in the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ principle. Long before starting our business, 20 years ago, we were dedicated to protecting our planet through Green practices. When the opportunity to become a Green Certified Business arose we said, “Pick us! Pick us!” We were the first Green Certified Business in Santa Cruz County. That was April 2004. Now the City of Santa Cruz has taken over the program and we have now re-certified for the third time. Interested in being certified as a green business? One key change in becoming Green was to replace all of our light fixtures with new ... read more
Posted on 4/15/2013
Balance: We are looking for balance in our lives. Balance is different for each person. Being able to accept what is is balance. Acceptance of what is does not mean that there is no striving for the betterment of self. It means to embrace what is and to see everything from the lighter side of self. When your meditation is balanced your heart opens - allowing room for more. Yin Yang Heart