covid 19

Cooped Up (MM #4686)

It doesn’t often happen, maybe every few years, but Nashville got walloped with a big winter storm this week. It’s nothing like the weather they get in places like Buffalo, but the 8 inches of snow we got this week nearly shut the town down. Then, two days after the snow, we were hit with…

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Fatigued (MM #4634)

I’ve been exhausted over the last few months, and recently, at times, I’ve felt fatigued. There are many factors that contribute to this exhaustion. Of course, my age and my size play a significant factor, But I’ve also been pushing myself to limits at times when my body reminds me I need to rest. The…

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White-Tailed Deer (MM #4496)

To this day, I’m amazed whenever I see deer within the city limits of a big city like Nashville. I often see deer on my way home throughout the year. You can find white-tailed deer throughout much of the US. From a distance, they seem harmless, but they’re now causing a problem in many parts…

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Drive-Thrus (MM #4480)

During the pandemic, many businesses had to get creative in attracting customers to their stores. Since many didn’t want to go inside and be around people, many took a cue from fast-food restaurants and added drive-thrus. And while drive-up windows have been around for a long time, businesses now use them to cut costs and…

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Blaming Others (MM #4438)

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about mental health, but very little seems to get done. Any time there is gun violence, mental health comes into play. And for some people, it’s a big issue. But many don’t want to take any responsibility for their actions. They spend their time blaming others for everything…

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Simple Science (MM #4279)

It’s cold and flu season and doctors are already reporting more cases than we’ve seen in years. Naturally, the numbers were down the last few years because of COVID-19, but it’s still worse than a couple of years before the pandemic. And researchers think they’ve finally figured out why we catch a cold and see…

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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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Infectious Diseases (MM #4158)

Infectious diseases are on the rise. And I’m not just talking COVID-19 and monkeypox. Polio and Lyme disease are both rapidly increasing. And scientists think they know the reason why; climate change. The shift in weather patterns is causing many animals to move their habitats. And that’s putting them closer to humans, and that’s part…

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Lifeguard (MM #4128)

Being a lifeguard was one of the best Summer jobs when I was younger. What’s not to love? But times have changed, and we currently have a shortage across America. With pools closing during COVID-19, many guards looked elsewhere for work. And of course, it’s not the best paying job, so that’s also a problem….

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Too Much Change (MM #4024)

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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