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One of the most interesting things about my job is the sneak peek into people’s private lives. I often describe my work as a nonclinical helping profession with an in-the-trenches view of how people really live. Part of what makes an organizer a good one is being there with the […]

For newcomers, how would you describe our current real estate market? 
Inventory right now is very tight. I think a lot of people are realizing what a great place Durham is to live, and they don’t want to move away. When a house does come on the market, it gets […]

I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions (although my post-holiday waistline should probably make me reconsider). However, I do think the month of January can be a good time to assess where you are in your life and look for ways to make things simpler, richer and just more […]

As a Neat Freak, I fancy myself a bit of an “I” dotter and a “T” crosser. So imagine my surprise when, earlier this month, I discovered that my identity had been stolen. Apparently, someone got access to my Social Security number and personal information and used it to create […]

“Do you know what this is going to be?” Waiting outside of the former Durham health services facility at 300 East Main Street, just down from Old Havana Sandwich Shop, a string of passersby stop to inquire as construction workers busy themselves. The abandoned building at the corner of Roxboro […]

I am a rule follower. Always have been, always will be. And when life gets busy, I really like having a few rules to live by. It keeps me from having to think too much, or have internal debates about right and wrong. Here are a few of my favorite […]

Watching the refugee crisis or any number of disasters unfold before us on the news is heartbreaking. Our natural tendency is to want to do something — anything — that makes us feel like we’re helping those in need. While sitting here in the comfort of our homes in the […]