Podcast

Squeezed (MM #3750)

Many people are feeling squeezed these days. That’s why people claim the middle class has all but disappeared. But many types of businesses are feeling that same pressure. Perhaps there is no middle class in the business world, too…

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Gray Hair (MM #3749)

For many people, getting gray hair is just one item you have to deal with as you age. Of course, some say that gray hair is better than the alternative. But did you know that stress can impact your hair color? And if you think it doesn’t work in reverse, you might be surprised…

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You Smell (MM #3748)

How you smell can tell a lot about you and your health. What you eat can impact your body odors, as well. But did you know that single people have a different scent than married people? A recent study from England tells us a lot about our personal scent…

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Olympic Trials (MM #3747)

The Olympic trials are underway as athletes prepare for the delayed Tokyo games. And these preliminaries have me pondering one thing. Why are they so close to the actual games? Don’t the athletes need more time to get ready to travel? This fact makes no sense to me…

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Loyalty And Rewards (MM #3746)

Retailers have been using loyalty and rewards programs for years. I think grocery stores were the first to use these, maybe 40 years ago. These days, most stores offer something to benefit their customers. And one of the biggest restaurant chains in the world has just announced they’re launching one too…

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Laugh Hysterically (MM #3745)

Let’s be honest. The last few years have been pretty stressful for almost all of us. Some say that we need to laugh more. But I’ve found that things I once thought were funny don’t do it for me anymore. But I have found one thing that makes me laugh hysterically. And I don’t know…

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Stupid Money (MM #3744)

We all know that money means different things to different people. And sometimes, you have extra cash that’s burning a hole in your pocket. Then, there’s stupid money. And you don’t have to have a lot to do dumb things with that cash…  

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Misplaced Anger (MM #3743)

Every day across America, there are news stories of misplaced anger. Some of these only involve people yelling and screaming. And sadly, some can end up with people pulling guns or knives. We have an anger issue, and it’s only getting worse…  

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Spoons (MM #3742)

It’s Father’s Day, and that always sends me back to my younger days. We’d often go out for ice cream. I loved those visits to the ice cream shop. But one thing I hated was the short little spoons…

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Good Game (MM #3741)

Growing up, coaches reminded us to be good sports. As the game ended, we always shook hands with the other team. And of course, under our breath, we’d mutter ‘good game’. Watching TV recently, I traveled back to those days…

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