Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
Money Myth #3: Investing for a life beyond age 120
Eight years ago, my wife Lorie and I visited Human Longevity Inc, in LaJolla California. Longevity is run by famed Longevity Researcher, Dr. Craig Venter, who was the first person to map the human genome. That’s what we had done. The results- all positive and a map for living to 148.
The Absorption (Part 7)
Temperature’s rising, skin’s flaky and dry Can’t see Vancouver, can’t barely fly Drumsticks so heavy, go grab some bread I wish I was a baby, or a poult or an egg Dry turkey has got me on the run for some mayo or some mustard or some gravy or some custard.
Jonathan & Danielle Alger: A chance encounter
The ebb and flow of life can often be summarized in the well-known quote from the movie Forrest Gump stating, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” This motto often rings true for most people because even the best laid plans are subject to life’s changes. The circumstances by which two people come together is unique for every couple and often happen when least expected.
The potential threat of an interconnected world
The year is 2010. It’s spring. Apple just announced a brand new product that claims to revolutionize the way people interact with each other, do work, and entertain themselves among many other things. They had been consistently putting out new connected devices, first with iPods, then with iPhones, all designed to make our lives easier, at a time when life was getting increasingly more complicated.
Park Story: Sustaining the ecosystem and legacy of Bliss and Laurel Parks (Part 2)
The April issue offered a discussion of the history of Bliss and Laurel Parks 70 years ago, ending in 1952 with the collapse of “the Pump” as the Town’s summer watering hole and the opening of the Bliss Park Pool. Today, the parklands remain a sanctuary in the middle of our Town.
The Absorption (Part 6)
Sugar rations during WWII landed American snackers to eat three times more popcorn. The salacious scribe, the paradise pear pundit, pasta maker David Bow Tie described this time period as “Corns gold rush” and the golden age of popcorn. Meanwhile, the research and development teams at Hauer Gang brands developed Pelican Briefs, it was rumored that this short form fitting turned the tide.
The Armata’s Family
If you live in or around Longmeadow, chances are you have heard of Armata’s. What makes the store so significant to so many residents is that Alexis Vallides, the owner, and her employees try to foster a familial environment, not only with each other as coworkers, but also with the customers. The fire that burned down the store last November definitely put that family to the test.
Park Story: The history of Bliss and Laurel Parks (Part 1)
On any given day, the 81 acres of Bliss and Laurel Parks provide Longmeadow residents with a place for respite and recreation. They are a legacy gift, first envisioned as the community’s water supply district. The district, established by a 2/3rds Town vote in 1894 and advanced by a State Legislative Act in 1895 for land taking, comprises six parcels.
Weathering the heat waves
With summer just around the corner, a lot of people are already installing their air conditioners and turning on their central AC systems. While the winter in New England definitely gets a bit too cold, the summer can be just as brutal, if not more so.
The Absorption (Part 5)
Sprong sprengs as spring sprang and sprung. If you received Richard Quickley’s pamphlet Get Rich Quick in the mail, you’ll receive Got Rich Quick really soon. Every time I go near the monkey cages at the zoo I step in Rhesus pieces. The agony and ecstasy of painting one’s bathroom is like an Edy’s pie, so take a bite. Lemon shark sounds delicious, I wonder if they contain a high level of Vitamin C?
Don Munson: Re-emergence of a painter
Everyone experiments with art when they’re growing up. Despite this innate yearn to create that we all experiment with when we’re young, very few end up devoting their lives to art. Don Munson, a father, grandfather, husband, Longmeadow resident and painter, is one of the people who has devoted his entire life to producing artwork.
Money Myth #2: The equity on my home earns an investment return
When I ask the average investor, “what does the equity in your home earn..?” I usually get a perplexed look. If they are with their “significant other,” one will look at the other with that, “hey you know the answer to this question….right…look??” So what does the equity in your home earn everyday? Let’s do a brief experiment and find out.
The Absorption (Part 4)
Tattler the Rattler slid while snaking the entire time. In a constant search for a mild rue lullaby, he decided to settle near the bayou. Ophidians do not have outer or inner ear bones so they all have to buy or make mask straps if they want to catch a Blue Heron flight.
Paula Buckovitch: The Notes of Family
Families move to one town or another for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes they move for work, other times to be close to family. Maybe they just needed a change of scenery or had always wanted to live in a certain area. Occasionally, families even move somewhere based solely on a whim. Paula Buckovitch and her son, Ben, happen to be one of those families. “I was in Hartford for some mundane reason,” Paula recounted.
Math SAT problem simplified!
It’s the test will be offered seven times between now and next year, March is a popular choice, particularly for first-time juniors. Whether you’re taking the test in a few weeks or a few months, for the first time or the fifth, the following tips applied to an example of a real-life problem will help transform the SAT Math sections from onerous to effortless. Let’s begin!
The Absorption (Part 3)
The Longmeadow Lathe Masquerade & The Northampton Nail Masticators are the two finalists in the Valentine’s Day Massacre Film Festival. Screening for the The VDMFF will take place on the back of a giant floating tortoise or online. The winner will receive an entry at Cannes and the runner up will receive the corn horned diamond in the ruff eagle nest of distinction.
Christina and Sean Tuohey: Deep Roots in the Community
The year is 2011, families around the neighborhood are gearing up for Halloween, and the weather forecast warns of an incoming snowstorm. It probably won’t be a big deal, we get snowstorms all the time in New England, right? We all remember how that turned out. The event is a landmark in the recent history of New England. For Christina and Sean Tuohey, however, it also marks when they bought their house together in Longmeadow.
The importance of heating maintenance and carbon monoxide safety
Yearly maintenance on your heating system, whether that be a furnace, a boiler, or even just having your chimney cleaned will make your home safer, extend the life of your equipment, and can even save you money on energy and repairs.
The Absorption (Part 2)
If you’re unable to enjoy cake by the ocean this winter, enjoy the marshmallow world around you. With snow covered whipped cream days, don’t freeze among the evergreen trees, & bundle up so you don’t sneeze.
Steph Welch and Joey Santaniello: New Kids on the Block
Stephanie (Steph) Welch (25) and Joey Santaniello (24) are currently engaged and have been together for about three years and live with one another and their dog Whisky. They only moved to Longmeadow a little over a year ago, so as a couple they are new to the community.