By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette
I hope you all enjoyed the season of ghosts and goblins and everything associated with it. I know where I live there was a pretty large outdoor adult costume party on the block that ended right before the official trick-or-treating for kids began. It’s grown into a tradition that began in 2020 when everyone was keeping their distance. Now it’s more than five times the size of the first year and it’s really a great time.
So now we’re moving into November. Veterans Day is celebrated at this time of year and in this issue we’re going to look at the importance and support provided by military families and friends. The article “In Appreciation of Military Families and Friends” will look at the way military families are the backbone of support for our active service members and veterans. We will also look at the importance of military friends that support those families and each other. It’s a big community.
Now November of course is also a time of cold and colder weather. So with that in mind, we have two articles that relate. The first focuses on “Protecting Your Home from Winter Water Damage.” The first thing to know is that water damage – particularly damage linked to frozen and burst pipes – accounts for the lion’s share of homeowner insurance claims. We give you a solid list of things to do to help minimize the possibility of water damage not only this month, but throughout the winter ahead.
The second cold weather article pertains to “Winter Eye Care.” The cold winter months create opportunities for eye problems that take a toll on our eyes by causing discomfort, irritation, and sometimes even serious eye infections. We will look at some of the common problems that occur, as well as workable solutions you can easily take advantage of.
Continuing with our ongoing look at health issues throughout the year, we are looking at another aspect of dealing with diabetes. Specifically, in this issue, we are looking at “Managing Diabetes in Cold Weather.” If you happen to suffer from diabetes, did you know that cold weather can spike your blood sugar in several ways? Well it can. In this article we give you tips on how to stay on top of your diabetes care when it’s cold outside.
And finally, when it’s cold outside and the snow starts falling, you might want to go skiing. That’s something you can do in the nearby Poconos, no matter your skill level. We tell you about the Pocono slopes and history in our next ”Short Getaway:…” article: “Short Getaway: Skiing in the Poconos.”
So that’s our kick-off issue for November. We hope you find it fun and valuable. In our next issue we will take aim at Thanksgiving and more. See you then!
