For most of us, changing clothes isn’t a big deal. People expect us to do that every day. But in the cartoon world, the characters often wear the same thing until they don’t. Minnie Mouse is updating her wardrobe, and everyone seems to be outraged. And I’m sure you’ve also heard about M&M’s, too…
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When the weather turns cold, I spend a lot of time wearing socks, even though I hate them. And of course, you need some thick, warm socks during the winter months. For people who have big feet like me, shoes and socks can be hard to find. The brand I’ve worn for years are now…
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When it comes to watching the news on TV, many people prefer to see and hear just the hard stuff. But, that hasn’t stopped many broadcasters from bringing us Happy Talk news. You know it when you see it. The news anchor and weather person go back and forth and then pretend they know something…
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Friendship is much different today than before the debut of social media. Who are our close friends today? Do we have to know these people outside of social media? Many platforms have been so focused on helping you reach large numbers of people they’ve forgotten about those who are close to you. A couple of…
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I don’t know many people, young and old, who don’t have an opinion on standardized tests. They cause stress when you take them and, for parents who question their impact. If you ever studied for the SAT, you know that feeling. Changes are coming to that test, and some young people will never understand what…
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Watch, listen, or read the news any day, and you’ll likely come upon a story complaining about the US legal system. The whole operation has serious issues. Many people claim that our legal process is beyond repair. Now I’m no legal scholar, but I read something the other day that makes me wonder…
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Staying young is something that most people think about. I’ll admit, I think about it too. And I think I’ve found the fountain of youth. Wanting to learn is one of the keys to staying young. Let me explain…
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More and more states have started to allow sports betting. If you watch sports on TV, you’ve probably seen an increase in the commercials. I’m still surprised that Tennessee changed its gambling laws to allow betting in the state. I remember when the lottery was approved years ago, and many people had issues with any…
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Like most kids, I loved watching cartoons on TV. Saturday morning, after school, it didn’t matter; I spent a lot of time in front of the tube. One of my favorites back then was Underdog and all of his friends. I hadn’t thought about those cartoons in a long time, so I decided to stream…
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