For many, Thanksgiving is about family, food, and football. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of online talk about mashed potatoes. We even had a discussion yesterday about the best way to make them. For some reason, many have a difficult time making them. That confuses me…
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The other day we were killing time before a meeting started. Of course, everyone was discussing their Thanksgiving plans and traditions. A few coworkers mentioned that it was their favorite holiday. A couple more chimed in that they loved Christmas. When they asked me, I was stumped…
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With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….
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Nashville has been going through an identity crisis for the last few years. The old Nashville is clashing with the new. One of the most significant points for argument is historic buildings. But nobody seems to agree with what that means. Is a building historic? Or is it the business inside that makes it that…
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Haribo, the company that makes the famed gummy bears, is in the news, and this has nothing to do with their Goldbears. The story involves a big check and a lack of gratitude. And it’s also making people ask what’s the point of being a good Samaritan. And as we all know, there are two…
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I’m baffled by a new fast food trend. Many restaurants are now adding onion straws to their burgers or sandwiches. I’m not the biggest fan of onions, but for the most part, the fried version is always lacking. If I remember correctly, both Sonic and Arby’s have recently featured sandwiches with onion straws. And I…
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Taco Bell lovers are celebrating this week. The long beloved Enchirito is back on the menu for a limited time. If you’ve missed their one-of-a-kind menu item, you have until November 30th before it goes away again. While many will enjoy the dish that’s part enchilada and part burrito, others, like me, are a bit…
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Some businesses prefer to fly under the radar. If you never hear people talking about them, that’s a good thing. A perfect example is Ticketmaster. They’ve been in the news the last few days, and as you’d expect, not in a good way. When the Taylor Swift pre-sale kicked off the other day, their computer…
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When people talk about organized crime, we likely think about TV shows like Law & Order or the Sopranos. Well, it’s become a reality in our communities, but not the way you think. Organized retail crime is on-the-rise, and stores like Target, Best Buy, and CVS are struggling. It’s more than just small groups of…
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A recent study tells us that stress at work can be a good thing. This research claims that we need to search for positive stress. When I saw a story online about this study, I had to read it a few times before it made sense. Something like a challenging project is an example of…
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