Finance + Legal Services

The Quiet Shift

There is a quiet shift happening in how people think about money. Not louder. Not flashier. Just steadier.I have watched it develop over the last decade, across hundreds of conversations with clients in my office. It is a shift in posture more than in strategy, and you do not notice it the way you would notice a market correction or a tax-law change. It is slower than that. Quieter than that. But once you see it, you see it everywhere.People are tired. They are tired of the noise. They are tired...

Food + Beverage

The Anderson's Tavern

When real Southern cuisine meets a close-nit Oregon town Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Lanie and Justin Holbert moved to Sherwood, Oregon from Canton, Georgia over 10 years ago with a dream– to eventually own their own restaurant. Three years after their move, Bobby Anderson, Lanie's brother, and his husband, Charlie Juarez, decided it was their time to reside in the small Oregon town.  The Anderson’s Tavern, located off of Pacific Highway, is in a vintage 1902...

Life + Culture

Meet Your Publisher

A closer look at my life behind the pages Article by Melissa Rosenberry 1. My favorite restaurant nearby is Araceli's Cocina in Sherwood. Mexican food is one of my love languages. Plus, it's family owned, quaint and delicious! 2. My favorite hobby currently is crocheting. Crafting is not my strong suit, but somehow I've found myself able to follow a crochet pattern and turn yarn into something useful! 3. We are dog crazy in our family! Yuki is the cranky old guy (white floof), Pepper is our...

Home + Design

Crystal Remodeling: A Family Company

Serving the community for decades with remodels and dedication Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Derek and Zach Brown are the proud owners of Crystal Remodeling, a company started by Derek’s father, Eugene, in the 1980s. As the company grows, one thing remains the same– their dedication to their customers.  After Derek’s father retired, a little over 25 years ago, Derek took over the company, starting small with room additions and simple remodels. Zach, Derek’s son...

Finance + Legal Services

What Are You Retiring To?

Most people who come to me about retirement can answer one question easily and one question almost not at all.The easy answer is what they're retiring from. They don't like their job. Or they liked it once and don't anymore. They're tired of the commute. They're tired of the politics. They're done with the boss, the meetings, the early mornings, the endless email. They've calculated the years they have left and decided they'd rather spend them somewhere other than where they are now.That answer...