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POTLUCK COMMITTEE MEMBERS: THEY MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!

Below are before and after photos from the center of the Sagehorn Lane cul de sac. In addition to Sagehorn, the cul de sac on San Lucas Lane, as well as other areas in BSL, are inspiring residents to take pride in their neighborhood. Enhancing our community is a highly desirable endeavor, and we encourage […]

The television was invented only two years after the invention of sliced bread.

DYNAMOMETER Is grip strength related to longevity? Before we can answer this question, let’s start by defining grip strength. It is the force or pressure that your hand, wrist, and forearm muscles exert when squeezing or holding an object. This strength naturally begins to decline around age 50. Research shows that grip strength is a […]

WILDLIFE IN FOCUS Featured Resident, Athena… ATHENA AND THE ROLE OF EDUCATION ANIMALS Athena, our only Barn Owl and one of our permanent residents, offers a rare opportunity to experience a species that is typically seen only in passing, if at all. As a nocturnal hunter, Barn Owls play an important role in our ecosystem, […]

TIME TO MOVE TO CANADA Traveling south on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit, Michigan, leads to a surprising international vista: Windsor, Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River. This geographical curiosity occurs due to a unique bend in the river, positioning a portion of Windsor directly south of Detroit. Despite being in two different countries, Detroit […]

We share our homes, our beds and our hearts with our pets, yet much of the “common knowledge” we rely on to care for them may be rooted in outdated folklore rather than modern veterinary science. Whether it’s a tip passed down from a neighbor or a viral post on social media, pet myths can […]

Where the term for seasonal whiplash came from and how it’s used today. WORDS THAT AREN’T WHAT YOU THINK THEY ARE Ever been fooled by a suspiciously sunny day in March, only for the cold to come crashing back? If your biggest trust issues involve Mother Nature, especially during that tricky stretch between winter and […]

Do you ever wonder what generation category someone is in based on their age? Well, wonder no more. The Greatest Generation (GI Generation)        Born 1901–1927 The Silent Generation  Born 1928–1945 Baby Boom Generation         Born 1946–1964 Generation X      Born 1965–1980 Millennial Generation or Generation Y      Born 1981–1996 Generation Z or iGen   Born 1997–2010 Generation Alpha         […]