So Many Things to be Thankful For … “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Are you ready for the hustle and bustle that the holiday season normally brings? The long lines, various trips to the […]
Forever Thankful “Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.” Christiane Northrup I am appreciative of the great town we live in. The Crescenta Valley boasts great mountainous views, wonderful schools, superb weather and a great community. I […]
The Making of the Montrose Commercial It’s not every day one gets to experience the making of a television commercial. It’s something the MSPA (Montrose Shopping Park Assn.) board has long wanted to do but the funding and time to pursue it never seemed to happen … until this year. Yes, this year lots of […]
Boldly Going Forward “A true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.” O. Henry Are you an adventurer? Or maybe you are a business owner or salesperson that just wants to do well and be successful. If so, sometimes you need to meet and greet […]
M3 Fight and Fitness at 2662 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose had a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 4 to celebrate the expansion of their facility. They doubled the size of their facility and now offer over 95 classes a week/ Owner Rudy Fleischman promised, “I give you my […]
Thanksgiving at Twigs and Things There is a comment I’ve heard from customers many times over the years and it goes like this, “I see a lot of Halloween and Christmas decorations when I shop but everyone seems to forget about Thanksgiving.” Now I know the answer. Go to Twigs and Things (2266 Honolulu Ave.)! […]
Helping You to Succeed “And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed).” Dr. Seuss We have a business member whose only goal is to help you succeed. Richard Liss of The Entrepreneur’s Source is a business ownership coach and helps people find the right business for those who are in […]
It’s A Wonderful Montrose Life It’s a wonderful Montrose life, or at least we can create the fantasy of one. In a time swirling with recession, change and unrest, we sometimes can feel helpless as we watch the things we cherish threatened or taken away. A climate like this makes us appreciate all the more […]
Yummy Event Hosted by CV Chamber “In our hectic, fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, isolated and alone. Many are re-discovering the healing and empowering role that community can bring to our lives. The sense of belonging we feel when we make the time to take an active role in our communities can […]
The Problem of Bullying and a Local Place to Get Help According to the American Justice Department, one out of four kids are bullied and this month one out of every four kids will be abused by another youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that people often dismiss bullying among kids as […]