It’s an understatement to say that the world is much different than when I was in school. Sure, technology has played a significant part, but there are other vast differences. In my first computer class in high school, we used punch cards, and the computer filled an entire room. In Junior High School, one of…
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I consider myself a casual sports fan. At one time in my life, like many youngsters, I was obsessed with sports. While playing baseball and basketball, I also knew a lot about football and hockey. But once I graduated from college, I didn’t pay quite as much attention. But I still try to keep up…
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There are some habits you simply can’t break. For me, it’s watching the evening news most nights. Sure, I can watch the 24-hour news channels, which I do, but I’ve been watching the nightly news for decades. In recent years, it’s just out of habit. Some of my most vivid memories from my youth were…
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Most of us have a bucket list of the places we want to go or things we want to do in our lifetime. We all have dreams. Some of these items are easier to accomplish than others. Many of us put away a little money every chance we get to save for that bucket list…
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There’s a great deal of talk about the price of eggs, milk, and bread. Grocery staples are always key indicators of the economy. Right now, the cost of eggs is skyrocketing because of the bird flu. For some reason, even though chicken prices are also increasing, you don’t hear people discussing that. Now, chicken prices…
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I’ve been told numerous times that I have a high tolerance for pain. I guess that’s a good thing, or is it? Pain is something that’s tough to quantify. Since each of us has a different tolerance, comparing with someone else is nearly impossible. For many women, childbirth is one of the most painful things…
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We don’t consume a lot of bread in our house. While my wife and I love carbs, we try to keep them to a minimum. Every so often, we’ll have soup and sandwiches for dinner. If I’m going to have a sandwich, give me Ham and Swiss on rye bread with mustard, and I’m a…
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I’m often amazed at the discussions I encounter online. Of course, numerous political topics exist, but that doesn’t shock anyone. But sometimes, I wonder what matters to people. Am I giving society too much credit? The other day, I was scrolling through Facebook, and in my timeline was one of their suggested groups or topics…
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I’ve discussed this topic a few times through the years, scam emails. I’m often amazed that people are so gullible. But it sounds like I’ve been misguided. The problem is getting worse. And that’s because of Artificial Intelligence. The scammers are getting smarter thanks to technology. Experts tell us we should be wary if an…
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By now, you’ve heard that flu activity across the U.S. is very high. But it’s not just the flu. Many are suffering from RSV, COVID, or the norovirus. You might say it’s a perfect storm of viruses right now. Experts call this a quad-demic. There’s no secret to avoiding any or all of these viruses….
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