"Sometimes the easiest thing to do is the hardest" by: John Sample

   We have lost ground the last two weeks in the equities markets.    Not sure what to attribute the pullback, outside of little to spark interest of the masses.  We did have the ARM IPO last week that went well.  Another tech chip maker hanging its hat on AI.

PSA: Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

   If you have grandchildren, you may want to help them along in life by making some financial gifts - but which ones?   You have several options.

Esmeralda Salinas: Art meets yoga in Matagorda

   Studio 457 had their ribbon cutting in Matagorda this past Friday afternoon, and while I was excited about seeing this new studio and supporting their instructors, I had no idea I would be walking into an art gallery!

"Reel Reviews: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ arguably best Agatha Christie portrayal on screen" by: Jessica Shepard

   I have to preface this with a reminder that I’ve actually never read any of Agatha Christie’s novels and I know there are over 60 of them.    That being said, I’ve also only seen the films made in the last decade and nothing before that.

‘Cultivating Intentions’ by Karen Restivo

Searching in the Direction     of Uncertainty        Some individuals believe that so much in life is left up to chance.      Nobody hand picks what family they’re born into as far as we know.

"Paying more for streaming services providing less experiences" by: Jessica Shepard

   I get it – every business has to make money to pay their employees, fees, licenses, titles, taxes, and whatever else it takes to run said company.    That’s a universal truth from top to bottom including everything from giant global companies to small businesses like ours.

"I know it is Fall somewhere and I am not sure that is a great thing" by: John Sample

   It is a big week for the tech sector as the new I phone 15 will be introduced by Apple.      There has been concern after news broke that the Chinese Government outlawed use of Apple phones in government facilities sending Apple down last week.

PSA: Own a business? Consider these retirement plans

   Do you own a small business or are you self-employed?    If so, have you considered sponsoring a retirement plan?    Now is a good time to start one.    Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 legislation, you can receive tax credits for opening and administering a 401(k), SEP-IRA, or SIMPLE IRA.

"Reel reviews: ‘The Nun 2’ brings ‘Conjuring’ horror franchise full circle" by: Jessica Shepard

   Since weather forecasters have said that we’re entering our fall season, I decided to check out “The Nun II” hoping for some spooky fun.    The good news is that the movie finally connects the overall “conjuring” horror franchise.

‘Cultivating Intentions’

   I’m about to ask you a series of very personal questions.     What was your intention when you chose to read this article?     What was your intention when you picked up this newspaper?     What was your intention when your feet hit the floor this morning?