As a youngster, I was a huge sports fan. I lived for sports of all kinds. But as I got older, I started paying less attention. Now, I’m less interested than ever, and I honestly don’t know why…
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People from around the world have often said that Americans have a unique view of the world. We don’t think and act like people in Europe, Asia, or any other continent. And there are some things, customs if you will, that happen only in America…
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The world of television seems to be feeling very nostalgic these days. TV shows like ‘Saved By The Bell’ and ‘Punky Brewster’ are both making a comeback. MTV’s The Real World’ is another show that’s coming back. So, if you ever wondered about those seven strangers…
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Most of us of a certain age, remember the Saturday morning cartoons. And of course, with the cartoons came the ads for the sugar-coated cereals. I’ll admit, now and then I have a bowl of Frosted Flakes or Cap’n Crunch. But of course, the worst thing for those of us over 50 to eat, happens…
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I was reading a headline the other day that had me scratching my head. The article was talking about the most unpopular brand of soda in the US. The headline didn’t make sense. I understand popular and not popular, but most unpopular? Once I read the article it was fascinating and explained so much…
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Back in my radio days, I made paper copies all the time. And of course, all that paper was stored in file cabinets. But now, I don’t even have a file cabinet and rarely make copies. But, I still get tons of emails with great deals on buying reams of paper from the big box…
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Studies tell us that lavender has a calming effect on us and promotes wellness. I’ve been hearing about the benefits of lavender for years. You can find it in a variety of products, but does it really work? Honestly, I’ve never been a fan…
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Because of the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, many are still working from home every day. And researchers have found that many who work from home are experiencing video conference fatigue. And while you might expect that the technology is causing this fatigue, that’s not the case. It’s something else…
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For many years, when people used the phrase the struggle is real, they meant it as a joke. They were often talking about first-world problems. But recently, when people talk struggles, there is no joking implied…
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We’ve just experienced our latest full moon, the Snow Moon. And did you notice that you slept less than you normally do over the last few days? New research tells us that every full moon causes a short-term change in our sleep pattern. And there’s not much we can do about it…
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