“You’ve Got Mail!”: Early Memories of Dial-Up Internet at TMH

By Michelle A. Krowl, TMH alumnae and board member

When I last lived at TMH in the mid-1990s, access to email and the internet were still relatively new for many of us. And America Online (AOL) dominated the market in providing online access at home. The floppy disks and CDs with AOL software to load on home computers were everywhere! But, after loading the software, using AOL still required a landline telephone for the modem to dial up the local number for an actual connection. Thus, the landline telephone in my room at TMH was my lifeline to online connectivity.

The Difference Between Short-Term Housing and Extended Stay Hotels

Whether you’re traveling for work, school, internships, or for some other reason, you may find yourself in a situation where you need short-term living arrangements. Two of the main options are short-term housing and extended stay hotels. But, what are these two options, and what makes them different from one another?

The Benefits of Community

Belonging to a caring, supportive community has a positive effect on an individual’s overall health during both adversity and good times.