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By Bill Primavera Statistics say that more than 55 percent of us pray daily. Surprisingly, far fewer of us, only 8 percent, meditate each day. But I would venture to say that all of us would want to seek a

By Bill Primavera In real estate, when we talk about location, normally we are referring to the town, neighborhood and street address of a property. We should also consider how the natural and cultural resources of our region influence and

By Bill Primavera It’s been years since I’ve been asked the question and I thought I’d never hear it again. But sure enough, just a couple of weeks ago, I was asked, “Do you know if anyone has died in

BY BILL PRIMAVERA Litter. Littering. Litterbug. They would be almost cute sounding words were it not for their meaning and the deleterious effect can have on our communities, neighborhoods and individual properties. I regret that I was unable to participate

By Bill Primavera If we are made from dust and shall return to dust, as the Bible tells us, does that give us a pass to live with the stuff during the time in between? While dust is inevitable, it

By Bill Primavera Ah, that first breath of spring, even after a moderate winter, really revives the spirit, doesn’t it? Along with that feeling of near euphoria each year, always comes the anticipation of getting out into the garden. But,

By Bill Primavera When you’re at the kitchen sink cleaning lettuce or rinsing dishes, do you ever wonder about the origins of this trusty staple in the heart of your home? Or did you ever wonder where the expression “everything

By Bill Primavera You may find this either the greatest or silliest story ever told about home tips. It’s about a substance that may be the single most valuable natural household remedy in the universe: vinegar, yes, vinegar. But there’s

By Bill Primavera If you’re like me, every day you pull into and out of your garage, assuming that you’re lucky enough to have one, without thinking much about it. Usually there is a fumbling for the garage door opener,

By Bill Primavera Now that I live in a maintenance-free condo, I am sometimes asked if I miss anything about living in a single-family house, with those many chores involved. The one thing I miss most is that funny little