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White Bronco (MM #4221)

I was sitting at a stoplight last night when a white Bronco drove by. Instantly my mind took me back to 1994 and the infamous car chase with Al Cowlings and O.J. Simpson in the Ford 4×4. That’s been nearly 30 years. But the sight of a similar vehicle brought back so many memories. That…

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Playoffs (MM #4220)

The baseball playoffs are underway, and the new wildcard series didn’t deliver the TV ratings punch that people had wanted. Baseball has been losing popularity in America over the last few decades. Many people question whether we should still call it America’s pastime. Baseball has been tweaking the rules for years to keep young people…

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A New Generation (MM #4219)

In my younger days, I remember thinking that some adults were out of touch. Today, a new generation of youth is likely thinking the same thing. But now, I’m one of those adults. The shoe is on the other foot, as the old saying goes. A few days ago, a text message that my brother-in-law…

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Adult Happy Meal (MM #4218)

Perhaps you’ve heard that McDonald’s has created an adult Happy Meal. It’s only available for a limited time but is already extremely popular. But some people are already complaining about them, the employees. So many people are ordering them that stores can’t keep up. Some would say that’s a good problem to have. Naturally, employees…

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Purple (MM #4217)

The color purple has been in the news for the last couple of weeks. No, we’re not talking about the award-winning movie. And this has nothing to do with Prince. Purple is the newest color from M&M’S. But is it a new color? Well, that depends…

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Early Dinner (MM #4216)

If you enjoy an early dinner, people likely tease you and call you a senior citizen. But researchers now say that the old-timers are doing things the right way. To promote a healthy weight, we should limit all of our meals to ten hours after we wake up. This recent study finds that the later…

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Need A Flu Shot (MM #4215)

Cold and flu season are on their way. And, of course, medical professionals are worried about a new strain of COVID-19. Naturally, they say you need a flu shot. But most Americans won’t get one. But experts think we should over-prepare this year. The possibility of the coronavirus and the flu combined worries many…

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Being Unhappy (MM #4214)

As we age, many people try anything they can to look younger. Getting lots of sleep and avoiding alcohol can help. Most have thought that cigarette smoking can age you. And while that’s true, researchers have found that being unhappy or worse, being lonely is even worse for you. Loneliness, sadness, or depression can speed…

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Last Chance (MM #4213)

Many of my favorite rock stars from my youth are either gone or winding down their career. Elton John was in Nashville over the weekend, giving fans one last chance to see him live before he retires from the road. Many artists have performed on a farewell tour, only to hit the road again a…

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Studying Viruses (MM #4212)

Since the pandemic began in early 2020, scientists have been studying viruses more. And they’re not just focused on the Coronavirus. Experts have been trying to figure out how different viruses act. Some, like COVID-19, find weaknesses and strike quickly, while other viruses like HIV can sit dormant in the human body for years. Some…

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