For many years, I’ve had an issue when people use the word friend. What does it mean? There are varying levels, so what constitutes friendship to you might differ for me. Because we’re friends on Facebook, are we really that in the real world? I lost a friend, or acquaintance if you prefer, late last…
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The Big Mac has been one of McDonald’s most popular sandwiches for over 50 years. Initially created to compete with the Big Boy Double Decker Burger, it went nationwide in 1968. The sandwich was an immediate hit. Known for its catchy jingle in the 1970s and its secret sauce, the Big Mac, has never left…
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For years, people have been saying that free content on the internet is going away. It’s always referenced as sometime in the next five years; content will be going behind a paywall. Many newspapers and magazines have already made the move. Since you have to pay for subscriptions to the physical product, it was a…
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The other day, I discussed Amazon’s return-to-work mandate, which will take effect in January. Their decision could help other CEOs do the same. A new study says that nearly 80% of major corporation CEO’s think that all companies will do away with the hybrid work model. Many claim that people working from home has hurt…
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I had to take my car in for a repair yesterday. I wasn’t sure what was causing the problem. When I turned my defroster on high, it sounded like a jet airplane taking off. I expected it to be the blower motor or perhaps the housing around it. I’m unsure how all that works under…
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There are some things we do that we give thought to them. These are simple things that you’ve done thousands upon thousands of times. But then, one day, something changed. I get gas at least once a week. I’ve done that nearly every week, sometimes more, sometimes less, for over 45 years. Usually, it’s the…
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It’s been decades since I took driver’s ed, but I still know the rules of the road. Through the years I’ve held a driver’s license in seven states, and most of the rules are the same in most. But late last week, I wondered if others remembered the rules. We left for Indiana on Friday…
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Our local meteorologists tell us this momentary fall-like weather won’t last long. We can thank Hurricane Helene for this brief blast of cool weather. Of course, a fantastic amount of rain came with it, but at least we got a glimpse that fall is technically here. Yesterday, I talked about one of my seasonal favorites,…
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As Hurricane Helene tears through the southern states, it’s starting to feel like Fall. The feeling may only last for a few days, but the nasty weather we’re experiencing in Tennessee makes it feel like the season might finally change. Many people love it when the weather turns cold. For some, it triggers the desire…
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I find the facts of history that interest people fascinating, as well as the things that don’t. Our obsession with dinosaurs, the Pyramids, and Easter Island amazes me. Another historic place that people never get tired of hearing about is Stonehenge. Perhaps you have to see it in person to get the full effect. I’ve…
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