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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Everyone is stressed out. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Sure, COVID-19 had a lot to do with it. But, I think there’s something more we need to consider. There’s been too much change throughout the world over the last few years. And many people can’t handle it…
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Most of the U.S. moved our clocks forward last weekend, and the time change is still causing sleep issues for many. Making Daylight Saving Time a permanent fixture is something that many people want. This week, the Senate approved legislation to do just that. I remember the last time we tried that back in the…
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I understand that companies sometimes update the packaging for products they’ve been selling for a long time. But when they adjust the look and tweak the product inside, customers can get frustrated. Life is full of changes, but it hits home when it comes to the products we love…
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