My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They’ve lived in Florida for many years, so they stay prepared if the hurricane changes course at the last minute. These hurricanes often stress me out more than…
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It’s been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily highs will now only be in the low 90s. I’ve felt horrible over the last few weeks, and I…
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Throughout our lifetime, we’re encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They just wrapped up this year’s tournament in Williamsport, PA. It’s one of my favorite sporting events to watch every year. Most of these kids show…
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The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We’ve received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that it’s always the same fruit in this gift basket. I’m not complaining because it’s the thought that counts, but it…
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When you read most obituaries, they often suggest that you donate to a specific charity instead of buying flowers. When my father-in-law passed away last week, we didn’t do that. But if you’re inclined, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is a beautiful organization. But one thing they did on the funeral home…
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Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track is difficult. Recently, I’ve received dozens of emails claiming “your subscription has expired.” They’re ALL spam. They never send emails like that…
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The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It’s a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pressing issues, they have something else in mind. One of the only things they’ve passed is a rule that allows no signs in…
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I’m not a big fan of hospitals. And while I know that they serve an essential purpose, I don’t know many people who would disagree. I don’t think about hospitals much, but that’s been different the last few days. While on the road over the weekend, I saw a billboard outside of Indianapolis that struck…
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I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I’ve seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can’t be skunk season. Now it’s not like I keep track of these things, but I usually notice the smell of dead skunks in the spring and fall. Spring is mating season for most…
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My father-in-law passed away over the weekend. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 4 years ago, and we witnessed how cruel it is. We think he could have suffered for a few years prior but never experienced the associated tremors that so many have. From the moment I met him, he made me feel welcome….
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