Hiding Out in North Country

I have been moved by the decision of these students to assist with relief efforts in Asheville, North Carolina.    Their GoFundMe is at:  https://gofund.me/f0b9ab14 Paul Smith’s College today announced that, from January 13-19, 2025, students from the Disaster Management & Response (DMR) Club will bring their classroom knowledge to life as they volunteer in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The region is still reeling from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and these dedicated students are stepping up to help the communities rebuild. The DMR Club, which draws students from various programs across campus, represents the unique interdisciplinary approach that Paul Smith’s College is known for. This team of volunteers brings diverse expertise, including logging, ecological restoration, psychological first aid and emergency medicine—a combination rarely found at other academic institutions. Armed with tools and a steadfast commitment, the students will tackle a...

Earlier this year,  I became a real estate sales agent with Merrill L. Thomas Inc.   New York. *   I hope to use my blog to discuss topics of importance to home and commercial real estate buyers as well as to share some free online resources.   One of these relates  to residential home inspections.  Home Inspection : Many consider a home inspection to be essential.    https://www.nar.realtor/home-inspections A home inspection is a visual assessment of a home’s condition in which inspectors look for thousands of potential problems in areas of the home, including ceilings, walls, floors, windows, and doors.   Homebuyers may want to accompany the inspector as they do their work. Inspectors can show potential homeowners where certain plumbing or electrical details are located and help buyers understand the scope of a potential problem.  Resource :  The National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/ ha...

November 22, 2024 Have you noticed the frenzy of art activity in the Adirondacks? While many associate this area with outdoor activities, the performance and visual arts are one more reason that the region has become so popular.  As the Adirondacks becomes known as an arts destination, there is value added to real estate as well as just a boost to the enjoyment living in the community. The region now supports performance venues featuring professional theater, international as well as regional music, art exhibitions, and international film screenings. There are also opportunities to participate more directly in the arts, by attending  classes in a wide variety of arts, including dance, ceramics  , fiber arts, etc.  Organizations offering classes include Lake Placid Center for the Arts, BluSeed Studios, Tupper Arts and Adirondack ArtRise to mention a few.  https://www.lakeplacidarts.org/classes-camps/; https://www.bluseedstudios.org/book-online  https://www.t...