The morning after . . .

BearatHome | February 15, 2008

Many of us consider the success of Valentine’s Day to be dependent upon having a significant other. And while that is the obvious intent of the greeting card companies – maybe we need to start a little closer to home. Maybe, we need to check in with our feelings about numero uno.
You are unique and [...]

Remember your Heart . . .

BearatHome | February 14, 2008

This Valentine’s Day take care of your heart …
Did you know . . . More women than men have died of heart disease every year in the U.S. since 1984. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. One woman dies every minute of heart disease, nearly half a million women each year. [...]

Second Chances

BearatHome | January 30, 2008

Recently, I was watching David Mamet’s film “State and Main.” One of my favorite lines occurs after the screenwriter Joe discovers that he has been tricked by Ann and that he indeed did not perjure himself. Ann smiles, “I thought you needed to get it out of your system.”At the beginning of every year, we [...]

Doom and Gloom

BearatHome | January 25, 2008

Feeling a little down? You’re not alone. According to MSNBC.com, a British psychologist has determined this is the most depressing time of the year. He has derived a calculation that determined January 24th is the worst of the worst.
The model is: [W + (D-d)] x TQ/M x NA
The equation is broken down into seven variables: [...]

Tip of the Month – Visiting the Doctor

BearatHome | December 4, 2007

You’ll spend less time in a doctor’s waiting room, if you book the first appointment of the morning or after lunch.  The doctor hasn’t fallen behind in the morning, and often catches up over lunch.  If you are seeing a doctor who performs surgery, ask that your appointment not follow an operation.

Make nice [...]

Lake Tahoe Hiking

Bear at Home | October 28, 2007

Lake Tahoe is sprawling lake in the border between the US states of California and Nevada, which spans both the states. Situated in the valley of Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe basin is known for some of the best hiking spots in the United States. Even during the summer, the place is surrounded by [...]

What would you do?

BearatHome | September 4, 2007

Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?
Do you have a plan? Most of us don’t.
Find out how you can prepare yourself and your family [...]