As we wrap up our move we’re tackling those chores that everyone hates, like painting and cleaning. Trying to find the right touch up paint is always a hassle. It seems like the old paint cans laying around should help, but the don’t. That paint has long gone bad, and trying to color match the…
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I have a lot of friends trying to bait me right now with World Series trash talk. I have strong ties to both Chicago and Cleveland so I seem like a prime candidate. I’m paying attention to the World Series for the first time in a long time. But whichever team wins the World Series…
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My stress meter has been running on high recently. There are many things that can cause stress,and right now I’ve been dealing with two stressful situations at the same time. Of course I guess it could be worse. I could be dealing with three things…
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I have one major issue with doctors. They rarely shoot straight with you, when they don’t have definitive answers. A doctor’s diagnosis is often high priced guesswork. I’m not saying that doctors aren’t smart; but when they don’t have answers, rarely will they admit it. To me it seems like their diagnosis is oftentimes really…
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I’m not too ashamed to admit that I’m a bit of a pack rat. As I’ve been moving my home and office over the last few months I’ve found stacks of price tags. Now these aren;t random price tags. I’ve actually saved them on purpose. I may need them down the road…
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I’ve recently run into a few situations when dealing with customer service or tech support where they tell me that they’re needing 48 hours to make a change. I don’t understand. We now live in ‘give it to me now’ world. So why do I have to wait 48 hours… for anything?
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I saw my first game at Wrigley Field when I was 6. But I’ve been staying silent about my love for the Chicago Cubs for decades. It’s in my DNA. I’m still feeling the pain from the famed ’69 season. Go ahead and accuse me of jumping on the bandwagon, you won’t hurt my feelings….
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It’s hard to remember a time when The Simpsons weren’t on TV. They have become an institution much like Saturday Night Live. And like SNL, I continue to watch even though it’s not as good as it used to be. But, was it really that good in the early days?
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We all know how to play the game of checkers. Or do we? I used to play checkers a lot as a kid. But recently when I came across a checkerboard it seems like I couldn’t remember how to play. Maybe we don’t remember all of those silly details from our younger years after all…
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You might not know what they’re called, but I’m sure you’ve seen these new TENS devices at the drug store or your favorite big box retailer. A TENS device uses electronic pulses to relieve pain. They’re made to help your back, your knees, and even your shoulders. But do they really work? I’ve owned one…
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