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Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 212 min read


A Daughter's Love
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 212 min read


Home Ownership Strain
by Shawn Lackie I don’t know about you, but I am looking at the numbers and thinking it just gets harder, with every passing year, to buy...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 133 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


It's all about the details
by Shawn Lackie Many years ago, when I was in the TV business, we had a well worn phrase. “We’ll fix it in post.” Meaning, if a shot was...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 73 min read


Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 72 min read


We have come full circle
by Shawn Lackie This may sound corny but, remember the good old days when there were maybe two or three Real Estate brokerages in town?...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 302 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 302 min read


Editorial: Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner
I'd like to share a thought about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm was an actor who grew up on the set of The Cosby Show as...

The Standard
Jul 302 min read


Part 3: The Real Impact Living with MG
by Manley Lavender Upon receiving my diagnosis, in July of 2021, I didn't fully understand what it was going to be like, living with...

The Standard
Jul 253 min read


Column: What is my house worth?
By Shawn Lackie That’s a good question and one I get asked a lot these days. People are curious and always wanting to know how their...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 253 min read


Movement for Life - July 17, 2025
by Lauren Walker Where does positivity come from? I came across an interesting thought I learned from Betty White: "Look for the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 172 min read


Condo Sales Sympathy – NOT!
By Shawn Lackie If you pick up a paper or listen to the real estate news, anywhere these days, there is constant talk about the softening...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 172 min read


Many seniors struggle with hearing loss
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is a busy and sometimes crazy place. I attempted to contact my telephone provider and was directed...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 173 min read


I wish I had bought
by Shawn Lackie I saw a pretty funny meme on a Real Estate website the other day. It said “In 2025 – I wish I had bought 5 years ago” and...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 92 min read


Presenting Time and Place
Hi, I'd like to tell you a little story about two boys, about interaction, and so about society, in a microcosm. There was a little boy...

The Standard
Jul 95 min read


Movement for Life: Birthday edition
by Lauren Walker I have my birthday coming up on July 2nd and I’ll be turning 39. I have no shame mentioning my age or that I’m enjoying...

Lauren Walker
Jul 42 min read


Part 2- The Journey of Perseverance My Diagnosis/ MG and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Manley Lavender Myasthenia Gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAH-vis), sometimes called MG, is a rare autoimmune, neuromuscular condition,...

The Standard
Jul 43 min read


A lack of communication
by Shawn Lackie Check out the definition of the word communication and you’ll get this. “The imparting or exchanging of information and...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 42 min read


The Perfect Buyer
By Shawn Lackie Several weeks back, we discussed what the Perfect Seller would look like. So what about the Perfect Buyer? They, too, are...
Shawn Lackie
Jun 272 min read
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