In the theater, there is an age-old tradition. At the end of a day full of rehearsals, performances, workshops, etc., the last person to leave the theater space grabs a lone light, places it on the stage, and turns it on. The light is left on, until the next time someone is in the space.  There are many stories surrounding this tradition. Some people think of it solely … [Read more...]

According to the 2019 Identity Fraud Study from Javelin Strategy & Research, the number of consumers who were victims of identity fraud fell to 14.4 million in 2018, down from a record high of 16.7 million in 2017. However, the  out-of-pocket fraud costs for the victims more than doubled from 2016 to 2018, to $1.7 billion.*  Considering this, it’s not surprising … [Read more...]

At Aroundabout Local Media, our mission is to connect our neighbors and support our local businesses. Even though we’re experiencing a time when that’s more difficult to accomplish, we remain committed as we take proper precautions regarding COVID-19. There is good news. There are steps each of us can take to safely support the local businesses that are struggling with … [Read more...]

When having a conversation on the phone, the overall sound quality and clarity can depend on many factors including cell service, unfamiliar voices and even the environment around you, the listener. With a hearing loss, these factors can be even more daunting.  Many patients with hearing loss struggle to talk on the phone, because they are not receiving visual cues from the … [Read more...]

Ironically, often I’m told, “Theater is dead.” I’m not offended, but it does get me thinking.  True, entertainment is now readily available at our fingertips (literally). Entertainment has evolved into something else, with edited reality shows putting regular people (non-actors) in an intriguing situation, rather than storylines created by writers, directors and actors. So, … [Read more...]