It’s a problem that most of us have throughout our lives. We never seem to get enough sleep. When we’re young, we never want to rest. We have the fear of missing out. We have schoolwork to do, or more importantly, a party we can’t miss. As we age, we catch up on work or…
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I try to keep up with the latest slang. But, like many Baby Boomers, I’m sometimes out of the loop. And I’m okay with that. Even when I was young, many phrases eluded me. The other day, I was scrolling through my news feed and came across some slang I wasn’t familiar with. But most…
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I read some sad news last week. Warner Discovery, the owners of HBO and the Max app, announced that they are opting to cease the production of Sesame Street. The long-running children’s show has been a part of our world since 1969 and touched the lives of millions upon millions of children; the show that…
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Do you start your day with a cup of coffee and some orange juice? Perhaps you enjoy a Screwdriver when you’re out with friends. We’re hearing about all of the items that will see price increases thanks to the new tariffs. Well, thanks to these tariffs and the fact that Florida orange growers are struggling,…
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I’ve reached that age where AARP reaches out to me regularly. That’s the funny thing about getting older. The AARP starts to reach out shortly before you turn 60. But when do you actually become a senior citizen? Is it 60? 65? Some might say somewhere in between. I tend to think you’re considered a…
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The Lenten season is upon us, and in addition to all the religious activity involved, something else happens, too. Most fast-food restaurants start selling and advertising their fish sandwich. The most famous fast food fish sandwich is the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. I used to eat them a lot, but their quality hasn’t been very consistent in…
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There’s so much for us to be concerned with in our world today. But sometimes, you just have to shake your head and wonder where some people’s priorities lie. A few days ago, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas announced that he is pushing legislation to rename the New York Strip Steak the Texas Strip. Technically,…
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Where do you go when you want a sandwich? You can make one at home. Perhaps you can visit your local deli. Or you could get a sub at places like Subway or Jersey Mike’s. It feels like everything is a chain these days. My wife and I were out running errands over the weekend,…
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I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline last night and saw two groups I follow share pictures that opined about their defunct Sky Ride. You probably rode on the Sky Ride if you visited nearly any amusement park in the 1960s through the 1980s. At Nashville’s Opryland, the Skyride traveled between Doo Wah Diddy City…
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In my younger days, I spent a lot of time in stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. I watched a lot of minor league baseball, basketball, hockey, and many semi-pro sports. I did it with my father during his TV years and throughout my radio years. And I have a lot of great memories. One of the…
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