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My Passion Bringing the Perfect Balance Into Life Keeping a healthy balance between work and life requires you to have at least one activity outside of your job that you regularly participate in. They have to be pastimes you genuinely love to do. Some people love their work, and while that definitely helps, you won’t achieve balance unless you have something you like to do apart from your work. For me, it’s working with my horses. When I’m with my horses, it takes me away from everything else because I have to concentrate on what I’m doing at that precise moment. It keeps me grounded and focused, which rejuvenates me for the benefit of my practice and myself. I’ve found that I can process things going on in my life better after I spend time with my horses than if I were just to sit and think about them. Once I’m done riding or training, I often find I have answers to things I didn’t have before. It's very similar to going to bed with a problem and waking up with the answers you didn’t have when you first fell asleep. Having my horses in my life helps me with problem- solving and reduces stress. Currently, I have two horses: a German warmblood named McLain and a half-Arabian, half-quarter named Smokey. I also had a beautiful Trakehner named Moya before I got McLain, and the pair of them got along really well. Sadly, Moya passed away, and both McLain and I became really lonely. I got Smokey to keep him company, and I’ve grown very attached to the pair of them. McLain actually teaches me instead of me teaching him, especially in the dressage discipline. Dressage began as a military horse-training method that started in Prussia when they used horses in battle. Those horses were trained and required to do all sorts of maneuvers in every direction the rider needed them to go. When horses stopped being used in battle, dressage evolved to become a popular sport. Any horse can be taught to do dressage. It's a foundation of horsemanship and shows the strength of the relationship you build with your horse.
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I’ve always loved horses and wanted one ever since I was young, but my father wasn’t too fond of them. In his younger years, my father had a pony, but it was mean, and he didn’t want another mean horse. I didn’t start riding until about eight years ago, and that was when I learned I had a passion I never realized was there. One of my clients needed some assistance but didn’t have the funds to pay me, so she told me, “The only thing I can give you is horseback riding lessons.” I thought it sounded interesting, so I took her up on the offer and immediately fell in love with it. Now I have two beautiful horses of my own. I think everyone has a passion they might not know about, and they just need to find it. It's never too late to start a new activity and bring balance to your life. So, my advice to you is if you always wanted to do it, just give it a try.
-Alysoun Eversole
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Are You Ready for Fido?
How to Decide if Your Family Can Care for a Pet
Does an animal fit your lifestyle? When choosing a pet for your family, gather research from animal experts and other pet owners. Calculate the cost of owning a pet, and evaluate how that animal will fit into your lifestyle. For example, dogs are one of the most high- maintenance and expensive animals to own, but they tend to be more involved in family life than a cat or a hamster. That said, your home’s size and location may make it better suited for a smaller pet, as many larger animals require more square footage and plenty of outdoor space. Is your family ready? Every family is different, and it’s important to have an honest discussion about the implications of owning a pet. If you have kids, consider how much they will be able to contribute to such a responsibility. Another factor to consider is how much free time you have to spend with your pet; some animals require more attention than others. To avoid major conflict down the road, discuss care and responsibility plans as a family before welcoming an animal into your home. Keeping a pet can be a source of joy for your family, but it can also be a source of stress. Before making any major choice, talk to your family members and consider what owning a pet would mean for all of you.
While we don’t know exactly why humans keep pets, one
fact is certain: Millions of people love them. In fact, nearly 70 percent of
households in the U.S. have a pet. But no matter what you see on your favorite dog Instagram accounts, keeping a pet isn’t endless playtime. Ask yourself the following questions before buying or adopting a furry companion. To start, you will have to consider the animal’s well-being when hosting events or taking vacations. You will also have to make room in your budget for pet-related expenses. Additionally, some animals can live for upward of two decades. Discuss how responsibilities will change as a pet ages and what your future will look like before making the commitment. Do you know what you’re getting into? Owning a pet can change your lifestyle.
An Inside Job
The Curious Case of the Disappearing Flags
Determined to find out who was to blame, police put up surveillance cameras and recorded the goings-on in the cemetery. As they watched the tapes, sure enough, they saw one of the culprits sitting atop a gravestone with an empty flagpole in front of him. It was a groundhog.
Theft is a serious matter, made even more grave when the victims are fallen war heroes. Such was the situation that stumped police in Hudson, New York, in 2012. The crime was first committed in July of the previous year. Flags had been placed around the graves of soldiers in Cedar Park Cemetery — only to go missing right around Independence Day. Veterans groups and locals were outraged and mystified by the crime. Some worried that a hate group was to blame, as the missing flags had adorned the graves of Jewish soldiers. Veterans worked to replace the flags, one by one, and right the wrong. No culprit was found, and the community moved on — until the following July, when the mystery repeated itself. Like the year before, flags were placed on veterans’ graves in honor of Independence Day, and again, they went missing sometime in the night, this time taken from the graves of African American Civil War soldiers. Cemetery caretaker and veteran Vincent Wallace was appalled, as was the rest of his community. “I just can’t comprehend the mindset that would allow someone to do this,” Wallace said.
Apparently, the wooden flagpoles attract groundhogs, something other groundskeepers have experienced as well.
“I’m glad we don’t have someone who has taken it upon themselves to desecrate the stones and the flags in front of them,” said Hudson mayor Bill Hallenbeck. "We can all rest a little easier knowing that it was a critter and not a human defacing our flags, especially
those of the veterans,” added Hudson’s police commissioner. Turns out Punxsutawney Phil has some very naughty cousins — ones who aren’t subject to the law.
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The Land Survey
The Boundaries of Your Property
increments. In the 1600s, chains, such as the “gunter’s chain,” were used to measure distance. A gunter's chain was 66 feet long and made up of 100 links and was the most popular method of measuring property. Trees and line fences became popular only a few centuries ago to mark property lines. The individuals who used these tools for land surveys were called land surveyors. Today, the surveyor uses sophisticated equipment that utilizes the magnetic fields of the earth to determine the boundaries of a property. Often, they draw out the plat, or map of the property, through the use of iron rods and pins for future reference points once the land is measured correctly. If you’re buying a home, you don’t often need to have a land survey done. If there is already a survey recorded in the public records, you generally do not need a new one. However, if you suspect that a neighbor is impinging upon the property you plan to purchase, you can have a survey done. It diminishes any future problems that might occur once the house is yours. In the chance the title abstract shows there hasn’t been a survey, your attorney will contact you to discuss whether or not you need one.
A land survey takes place when
a homebuyer wishes to know exactly how
much land they have when purchasing a property. The
survey measures the surface of the earth to locate the boundary lines of a property, determine its acreage, and identify if there are any encroachments from adjoining properties. It can also
reveal any improvements the property may have undergone, such as the addition of a shed, well, or house. Any evidence of wetlands, ponds, easements, or roads that may impact the property's boundaries and any access it has with a main road are also revealed by the land survey.
Hundreds of years ago, the measurement of property boundaries was conducted with a series of tools and objects. The ancient Egyptians used ropes rubbed in a mixture of beeswax and resin that were stretched out and knotted in
LEARNING
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Inspired by Food & Wine magazine
● 2 teaspoons granulated garlic ● 2 teaspoons granulated onion ● 1/3 cup canola oil ● 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
● 3/4 cup popcorn kernels ● 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt ● 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds ● 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
Directions
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until popcorn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve.
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What’s Inside
1. Smokey and McLain 2. Should You Get a Pet? The Curious Case of the Disappearing Flags 3. Know Your Boundaries Everything Popcorn 4. 3 Ways to Honor International Women’s Day
3 Ways to Honor International Women’s Day On March 8, people around the world will honor International Women’s Day. Adopted by the United Nations in 1975, the holiday is meant to highlight the immeasurable accomplishments of women throughout history and draw attention to the ongoing struggle for global gender equality. its treatment of women, now is a great time to do something about it. Even if you believe your company treats women and men equally, there’s no harm in empowering your colleagues to talk to give their opinions. If you’re an employer, this could mean giving women in your workplace an avenue to discuss issues, air grievances, and make suggestions. If you’re an employee, consider asking for such
a forum. In either case, providing both public and anonymous avenues for women to express themselves is a great way for your company to take a step forward in fostering gender equality. Join the Conversation Regardless of your gender, March 8 is the perfect time to tune in to the larger conversation surrounding gender inequality, if you haven’t already. This could mean attending meetings or demonstrations in your town, reading works that capture the female struggle for equality, such as Roxane Gay’s “Difficult Women,” or seeking out blogs and social media accounts from gender equality activists online. International Women’s Day is about appreciating the contributions of women to society and envisioning a more equal world for the future. However, you decide to celebrate women this March, keep in mind that no matter who you are or where you come from, we all have the power to change our world for the better.
International Women’s Day is celebrated differently around the world. Some nations, like Nepal, give all their citizens the day off. Most countries, however, including the United States, treat it as a normal day, at least officially. Even though we don’t have the day off, there are many ways for everyone to honor International Women’s Day this year. Here are a few of them. Talk About the Women Who Inspire You From major innovators, like Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, to megalithic literary icons, like Maya Angelou, women throughout history have shaped how we live our lives. Whether you’re inspired by famous historical figures or the women in your own life, take the time to talk about that influence. Which women helped get you where you are today? What female leaders do you look up to? What are some lessons you’ve learned from them? Make Room for Conversation in the Workplace Many of the challenges women face globally happen in the workplace. If you think your company has room for improvement in
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