Select Page
It hasn’t always been easy to stay dry

It hasn’t always been easy to stay dry

John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is being lashed today with heavy rain and wind gusts of 50 mph. It is dry inside, but I’d hate to be out in...
New Year’s financial resolutions

New Year’s financial resolutions

Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to the gym more, learning a new language and others — why not make some financial...
Mall Rat

Mall Rat

John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is absolutely closed today as more seasonal winter temperatures spread across the Blue Ridge after a pleasantly mild...
Building Your First Garden Bed is Easy!

Building Your First Garden Bed is Easy!

If you want to start a garden bed and never have before, it’s not as hard as you might think. First, location is paramount. Your new garden bed will need a spot that receives ample sunlight (at least six to eight hours a day) unless you plan to plant something that...
New Year’s financial resolutions

Time: A key element of investing

Who knows where the time goes? We’ve reached the end of another year, so it’s appropriate to reflect on the nature of time and how it affects us. And time certainly is a key element in the pursuit of your financial goals. As an investor, time can be your greatest...