by John Tessier | Jan 28, 2013 | Auto Insurance, Farrell Backlund, Miscellaneous
With today’s economic crunch, people are finding ways to save an extra dollar or two. One of the ways people are doing this is to try and push off gassing up their vehicles for as long as possible. With gas prices around $4 per gallon, squeezing every extra mile out...
by John Tessier | Dec 13, 2012 | Auto Insurance, Claims, Farrell Backlund, Miscellaneous
The holidays are in full swing, and with that come holiday parties. These gatherings are great fun, filled with good company, good drinks, and bad gifts. I would like to take this time to focus on the good drinks for a moment. Most of us have hit the egg-nog a little...
by John Tessier | Nov 21, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Homeowners Insurance, Miscellaneous, Safety
Thanksgiving is about family, giving thanks for what you have…and turkey. Turkey is the main course for most Thanksgiving Day dinners, and sometime people like to get creative with the way they cook it. One of the more popular cooking methods is turkey frying. Those...
by John Tessier | Oct 22, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Halloween, Miscellaneous, Safety
With Halloween just over a week away, I thought it would be nice to take a moment to discuss the origin of this holiday and share some tips on how to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable evening. According to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center found at...
by John Tessier | Oct 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bullying has been a hot topic over the past year or two, with countless public service announcements and celebrities shining a light on this epidemic. Bullying has, until recently, been viewed by many as a part of growing up. Nowadays, the crackdown is much more...