For years, businesses stayed open most of the day and night. Some decided to remain open 24 hours, while others closed early at 9 or 10 pm. But since we all recovered from the pandemic, the world has changed; hours have changed. And while it’s not always convenient, it makes sense. I only have one…
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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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It looks like the end of the line for cars with manual transmissions. With the increase in electric and hybrid vehicles, there’s no need for a stick shift. They could all be gone in the next 5-7 years. And that makes me sad. Back in the day, learning how to drive a stick was a…
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My wife has been a fan of the soap opera Days Of Our Lives most of her life. This week, she and millions of other fans learned that NBC would be moving Days off the network and onto their Peacock app. Since we’re already subscribers, it’s a small change for my wife. Others, though, are…
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We’ve reached that point of the year where every state adds some new laws. I’ve often wondered why July 1st is the day that new state laws go into effect. This year, it seems that most new rules are work-related…
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Protesting has always been a way for people to speak out against the government. Back in the 1960s, there were many peace marches and rallies. Over the weekend, people around the United States were marching for change again. This time, the gatherings were to ask for changes in gun laws. But many people ask the…
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Most parents will tell you that having children is among their greatest joys. But the mood changes when those kids become teenagers. For some reason, as children get older, they tend to push their boundaries. And for years, many people have wondered why this happens. A recent research study has found something that shouldn’t shock…
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For decades, shopping malls have played a key role in our culture. But even before we started doing everything online, many began to tire of the mall experience. I spent my college years working in retail and spending thousands of hours earning and spending the money I made there. The city of Nashville is buying…
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No, the title of today’s episode is not a mistake. Frito-Lay has announced that America’s favorite caramel-covered popcorn and peanut snack has a new identity, Cracker Jill. Now don’t worry; the beloved Cracker Jack isn’t going anywhere. This change is more marketing and inclusion-driven than a name change…
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