(The Rise of the Stonefly) A morning mist swirled over the surface of the water just as it had thousands of times before, but this morning was destined to be different than those that had proceeded it.  Breaking through the dark surface of the water emerged two long antennas followed by a head that...

Rich are Healthier Researchers at the Urban Institute and Virginia Commonwealth University released a report in April examining the links between health, wealth, and income. For years poverty has often been associated with poor health, while the wealthiest have been thought of having fewer illnesses. To confirm these perceptions, the report analyzed various health problems...

The Evolution of the Egg Since time out of mind in rivers around the globe, trout have spawned, laying their eggs in ancient gravels, only to have their efforts and familial dreams devoured by other fish.  In the constantly moving world of trout, where currents continually push and pull and food actively seeks to evade...

Tea is the world’s most popular prepared beverage:    second only to water!  What the world instinctively knows about tea, Americans are eagerly waiting for science to explain. Here are a few things to know about tea in general: All tea comes from the same plant: Camilla Sinensis. What makes the tea black, green, white or...

Here’s a fun fact worth sharing: January, 2015 economic data shows that for the first time ever, Americans spent more money eating in restaurants than buying their food from grocery stores. The difference was close. Americans spent $50.475 billion in January between restaurants and bars, and $50.466 billion in grocery stores.   Stay with me as...

Memory loss is something most of us begin to fear as we walk into a room, forgetting what we were after… or, introducing someone to a friend you’ve known over the years and can’t seem to utter their name. Ever have that happen to you? Whether it’s occasional forgetfulness or a real loss of short-term...

Amy is a contributing author for the PMF club. It is proven that regular exercise can slow or reverse many effects of aging including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Did you also know that aerobic exercise coupled with strength training can increase function, improve response speed, increase brain volume, and reduce the risk of falls by 33%?...

Have you ever found yourself thinking about your money? If not, you can join the .0001% of the population because the rest of us think about money every single day. Yes, that was a silly question. Most of my friends and family know that I am a financial advisor so they grill me regularly with...

Fly Size: 20 With tens of thousands of fly patterns on the market, there are those few patterns that the seasoned angler will return to trip after trip and year after year. The Beadhead Pheasant Tail Flashback is one of those patterns. Crossing over every water and season, this trusted pattern is a tried and...

Here at Wambolt & Associates, we’ve been talking about Survivorship Planning. This stems from meetings with our clients who are concerned about “what if something happens to me.” This is one of those 3 things that worry us women most. What planning can we do to minimize the impact an untimely death will have on...