Retirement planning isn’t something most young adults think about. It often feels like a far-off concern, something to deal with much later in life after you’ve paid off student loans, bought a home or advanced in your career.For many, the idea of saving for retirement can seem unnecessary when there are so many immediate financial priorities.
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s a natural time for reflection and planning. This year, with its ups and downs, has been a learning experience for many—financially, emotionally, and professionally.
“See high the hornet’s nest, ‘twill tell how high the snow will rest,” is a traditional phrase that was used to predict how severe the winter would be. A nest built low to the ground meant little snow, while a high nest meant more snow.
For the past 20 years, Master Naturalists have conducted educational projects and volunteer community service to improve Missouri’s environment. Master Naturalists are drawn to everything in nature from birds and bats to bees and trees.The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist Chapter is one of 12 chapters in the state.
As we begin the new year, there’s a wonderful opportunity to look back at 2024 with a sense of appreciation and joy. No matter what 2024 held for you, every moment contributed to your personal growth, wisdom and resilience.Whether it was filled with beautiful triumphs or moments of challenge, 2024 was a journey worth celebrating.
With the Chiefs heading to the Superbowl, for an impressive fifth year in a row, I thought it would be fitting to write about the Arrowhead Orb Weaver. These small orb weavers are often encountered when hiking in the woodlands, where you may cross paths with their web, as it stretches across the path in front of you.
I remember sitting in the seats of Arrowhead Stadium on an unseasonably warm day on January 11, 2004. The 13-3 Kansas City Chiefs were the number two seed on a path of destiny to take on the number one seed New England Patriots for the AFC Championship.
This past Saturday, after returning home from grocery shopping, we pulled into the driveway and noticed a couple of red-headed woodpeckers. This wasn’t such an unusual thing but soon there were three more bringing the total to five.
The other day in our van, my wife turned on a new Zac Brown song for me to listen to. It wound up with us also listening to his “Pirates and Parrots” song.