The month of May brings us the world famous Indianapolis 500 and all of the festivities leading up to this well known race which is held on Memorial weekend in May. You may or may not know that the first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911 and won by a man named Roy Harroun. His…
Spring is my favorite season. There is just something about the newness of this season after the long, cold winter that brings happiness. Flowers that begin popping up out of the ground and the blooms and buds opening on the trees bring pure joy. The fresh smell of the ground is delightful. As I write…
Ahhhhhh! That beautiful, beach sunset picture never gets old! With spring just around the corner, you may be planning a vacation where a rental car will be needed. Rental car companies offer insurance for an additional cost, but do you really need it? It depends……. Consider the following points before you make a decision: Does…
Have you ever seen the segment on on the news about the bear that broke into someone’s house and ransacked their kitchen? He must have been hungry! He opened the refrigerator door to see what was in there, and then he opened the silverware drawer. If you did not see it, you can watch it…
Do you own a business? Whether you are just starting a new business or have owned your business for several years, it is never a bad time to look at what you have and make sure your specific business insurance needs are covered. Business insurance includes various types, and your needs all depend on the…
What is your favorite insurance commercial that you have seen on television? Some of my favorites include animals. Remember the camel who walked through the office saying, “Guess what day it is?”. You all know the answer to that one… HUMP DAY!! How about the duck that was taking the yoga class? That one always…
This year Small Business Saturday is on November 28. The purpose of this day is to remind consumers of the important role they play in helping small businesses to be successful. Of course this is not the only day of the year that we as consumers should visit small businesses. We should be their customers…
What does a picture of flowers have to do with the title of this blog you might be wondering? Well, nothing really! I just enjoy capturing pretty pictures of flowers! A good caption for this picture is ‘October Flowers Holding On’…. Many of the flowers in the yard have bit the dust for this year,…
Who doesn’t love a good farmer’s market, or if not an official farmer’s market just stopping along the road to buy some fresh Indiana sweet corn or other fruits and vegetables from a local farmer? Purchasing fresh produce, meat, and ingredients locally not only supports area farmers, but also guarantees that your food has not…
What causes mold, and how can it be prevented? Mold thrives in warm, humid air. In our region of the country we all know about warm (mostly hot) and humid conditions. Remember just a short time ago in July? My flowers happen to love the warm and moist environment. There are plenty of mold spores…