The election is over, and the price of gas is going down. Is it a coincidence? I don’t think so. I’ve watched fuel prices go up and down for years and noticed a pattern. And this has nothing to do with the political party in charge. The oil companies control the process. You might think…
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They’ve been around for about 40 years and seem to only come out at Christmas time. The holidays are officially here because I saw my first TV commercial of the season for the Chia Pet. And while you can still get cute little animals, more chia celebrities are coming out each year. For something that…
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This time of year is rough for me. And this has nothing to do with the holidays. My issues are with the weather and my dry skin. I never did well in the cold, snowy Ohio winters, and while the weather here in Tennessee is a bit warmer, it’s very inconsistent. The up-and-down temperatures make…
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As we age, one of the concerns for many is memory loss. For some, this loss can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s or dementia. There are numerous supplements or drugs that people can take. But nutritionists say that what we eat can help keep us sharp and keep us away from those pills that…
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Since we lost a couple of years thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, stories about viral research make many of us nervous. Well, research out of France likely won’t make you feel better. Scientists are currently studying what they call a zombie virus. And the details of this project are bizarre…
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Life is busy for everyone. And we’re all looking for shortcuts to give us more time for the things we want to do. When it comes to cooking, we all look for ways to reduce our meal prep time. A Florida woman has taken this time crunch battle to court. She’s suing the makers of…
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The World Cup is underway, and I find it strange that people who don’t follow the sport are now big fans. I have many friends who used to play soccer, follow the British Premier League, and love the MLS. It makes sense that they’re paying attention. But why do people who know nothing about the…
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Lately, I’ve seen politicians use the phrase ‘cautiously optimistic’ whenever someone asks them a question. Anytime I hear those words, I know they’re just using fancy words that mean nothing. What they’re saying is pure spin…
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Over the Summer, my brother-in-law told us about a TV show we had to watch. It’s called The Bear, and it’s on Hulu. When we heard that it took place in a Chicago Italian Beef restaurant, I knew it was up our alley. But we quickly realized this show was nothing like we expected…
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As we wait for co-workers to join our online meetings, we can get into some interesting topics. The other day, the subject of dressing or stuffing came up. That quickly turned into a discussion about cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving. And it was interesting to seek the puzzled looks from some…
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