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Debt Ceiling (MM #4457)

The government finally came together last week and passed debt ceiling legislation so we won’t default on our bills. Some experts all along said we had nothing to worry about. Neither political party wants to be the one at fault for the legislation not passing. It was all political theater. Each side wanted to come…

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Fatal Mistake (MM #4415)

In recent years, mass shootings have become a regular occurrence in the US. But many people never thought that knocking on the wrong door or pulling into the wrong driveway could be a fatal mistake. But that’s what’s happening right now. In the last week or two, people across America have been severely injured or…

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Christmas Cookies (MM #3923)

Over the next couple of days, my wife will be doing her annual holiday baking. Our nieces and nephews all love her Christmas cookies. People all across America love Christmas cookies, too. But, every state seems to be searching for a different kind of holiday favorite…

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Best Pizza (MM #3698)

When it comes to food, no two opinions are the same. We may have similar thoughts, but how we come to our decisions, vary. Food & Wine Magazine has just ranked the best pizza states from #1 to #50. And you might be surprised by the state that comes out on top…

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Recycling Efforts (MM #3683)

Many companies have begun working on improving their recycling efforts. And while this is a great idea, I wonder if it will work. Recycling has been a challenge across America for decades. We need to improve our efforts, and perhaps the time is right…  

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Never Satisfied (MM #3681)

I’m a person who is never satisfied. I realized this many years ago. Okay, maybe never is too strong of a word. But in all honesty, I can usually find fault with something. I don’t think that everyone is this way, or are they? What I wonder, is this a product of my environment or…

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Only In America (MM #3638)

People from around the world have often said that Americans have a unique view of the world. We don’t think and act like people in Europe, Asia, or any other continent. And there are some things, customs if you will, that happen only in America…  

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Right And Wrong (MM #3606)

We have a lot of problems right now in America. And I realize that to many, that is an understatement. But if we get down to the heart of the matter, it’s simple. We can’t agree on right and wrong. There is no gray area anymore. And this problem has been hiding just below the…

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No Words (MM #3578)

I have no words. And if you know anything about me, to say that’s rare is an understatement. What I witnessed happening in Washington DC yesterday has shaken me. It was nearly 20 years ago when the country came together after 9/11. But today, we couldn’t be further apart…  

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Labor Day (MM #3456)

Today is Labor Day and this year I’m thinking it won’t be your normal end of summer holiday. This year we have a lot of people we need to honor. We need to think about our first responders an people working on the front lines during COVID-19. Without these people, we’d truly be in a…

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