The Everyday Advantage
Sustainable growth for a centered life
The Everyday Advantage is a space for thoughtful exploration and intentional growth. With book reviews, meaningful meditations, and curated resources, we offer practical tools to help you find balance and live with purpose.
Our goal isn’t about doing more its about learning to live better.
Seven Habits I’m Using to Become a Better Me
I’ve heard it said that variety is the spice of life, but I must confess that I am a creature of habit. The good news is that I’m not alone. We all are creatures of habit, whether we realize it or not. If you’ve read...
Commissioner’s Report – March 28 to April 3
No commission meeting this week, so today’s Commissioner’s Report is concerned with a couple of meetings I held recently on Civic Center Pool and the proposed pedestrian bridge project. By now I’m sure most people are aware of the work session we have this Tuesday...
Beautiful Day for Baseball
It’s rare these days for me to have an afternoon without some commitment. But since it’s Spring Break and things have slowed down a little we were able to escape for an afternoon of baseball. A friend has access to some amazing seats at Joker...
Cupcakes and Classroom VIPS
At least two pretty exciting events took place this week in the Sjoblom Household. Well, three if you count the candidate forums sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Bartow. Classroom Honors This week Max was selected as the classroom VIP in Mrs....
3.21.21 Commissioner’s Report – Athletic Facilities
Commission meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month – so no meeting this week. But we do have an important work session scheduled for this Wednesday to discuss our Athletic Facilities. Work Session – Athletic Facilities it’s probably been about...
Candidate Forums – Live Stream Now Available
Last night the residents of Bartow had their first opportunity to hear from the candidates seeking election to the Bartow City Commission. The first of two Candidate Forums was live-streamed across YouTube and Facebook from the stage at Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow. The...
Xfinity Internet Issues in Bartow
I’ve heard from many residents this morning regarding their frustration with Xfinity (Comcast). Like many of you, I pay for their service and am dissatisfied as well. My business is being run from a hotspot today too. Just wanted to clear up a couple of...
Commissioner’s Report – March 15 – 21
The Bartow City Commission meets every first and third Monday at 6 pm in the commission chambers at Bartow City Hall. The weeks with a commission meeting tend to be jam-packed and this week is no exception. We’ve got some pretty exciting opportunities for the...