What is 4,847 years old & once recorded as the oldest non-clonal organism.
Settled in the White Mountains of Inyo County in Eastern California is the divine majesty of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – the home of the oldest recorded trees. One such tree is known as Methuselah in Schulman Grove and dated to be 4,847 years old. Once recorded as the oldest non-clonal (vegetative reproduction) organism,…
Are you digging out of a hole after damage?
Security Deposit vs Damage Insurance Renters and Homeowners struggle with this question. Which is better? Let’s start with a Security Deposit. Part 1 of the Security Deposit: When a renter books a property the homeowner can ask for a security deposit anywhere from $100 to $1000+. This amount is in addition to the payment of…
7 Ways People Will Hold You Back
If you let them. Don’t allow anyone to make you feel less than you are. Think about the people you’ve encountered throughout your life. There’s probably a range, with some who have gone out of their way to help you learn and grow, and others who may have helped a bit when it wasn’t too much trouble.…
10 Insanely Toxic Habits You Need to Destroy to Be Successful & Happy
We all want to be successful, but we don’t want to face what’s holding us back. Many of us ignore blind spots, only to fall prey to our shortcomings down the line. So how can we trim the fat, cut our faults to the bone, and get into the habit of success? Here are 10…
Riddle me this?
Happy Tuesday! Hump day is just a few hours out. Let’s laugh and get through the week. 1. How many seconds are there in a year? Answer: 12. (January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd….) 2. How can you physically stand behind your father while he stands behind you? Answer: Stand back to back 3. A…
The 1 Thing Ridiculously Persuasive People Do Every Day
You can dramatically increase your chances of getting to ‘yes.’ They show up. In-person requests are 34 times more successful than email. Researchers Vanessa Bohns and Mahdi Roghanizad say, “we found that people tend to overestimate the power of their persuasiveness via text-based communication, and underestimate the power of their persuasiveness via face-to-face communication.” Why is this…
The perks of being able to cancel for any reason
Picture this: It’s 72 hours before your long awaited romantic getaway for two to Mammoth Lakes and you get a call from none other than your beloved grandmother. She informs you she’s boarding a plane for an impromptu trip to come see you and that she “hopes you have nothing planned for the week.” “I…
A 4th of July Frenzy!
When it comes to Fourth of July in Mammoth Lakes, the town goes all out. And I mean ALL. OUT. Two fireworks shows, a parade, a pancake breakfast, and more. I have been celebrating Independence Day in Mammoth for years, and it never disappoints. Since July 4 is on a Tuesday this year, the town…
A snowy, showy June in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) Where else in the country can you get summer and winter activities within a mile of one another? Nowhere except good ol’ Mammoth Lakes, that’s where. The mountain reports that 63 ski trails are currently open, with a base of 65-220 inches. This deep snowpack is what will maintain…
Biking & Hiking in Mammoth
(Photo by Josh Wray | Mammoth Lakes Tourism) I recently came across an article about Mammoth Lakes in the Las Vegas Review Journal in which the writer boasts about the cool Mammoth summers, unlimited sightseeing, and “best hiking and mountain-biking paradises in the state” in the area. “That’s my town, that’s my town!” I wanted to…