I can’t remember the first time a restaurant offered free refills for their beverages. Back in the day, coffee and tea came with refills, while things like Coke and Pepsi didn’t. But over the last few decades, that changed. Most fast food and quick service restaurants offer unlimited refills on everything but alcohol. As I’ve…
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I’ve noticed these signs on the back of big trucks for years. They usually read this vehicle makes wide right turns. Sometimes, you get stuck behind one, but it’s a minor inconvenience. That all changed when I started driving during rush hour. As the city grows, Nashville traffic is getting worse. And I often encounter…
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There’s been a long-running argument over whether hamburgers and hot dogs should be considered sandwiches. But did you know there’s also a long-running discussion about tacos and burritos being considered sandwiches? I’ve never contemplated that but have eaten thousands of tacos and burritos through the years. While the burger and dog argument has yet to…
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Yesterday, I was talking about skunky beer. Today, we’re speaking of skunks, or technically, I’m focusing on a skunk. We’ve had one visit our backyard nightly for the last week or so. It shows up just before dark, and it’s obviously looking for something to eat. Our backyard is fenced in, but the critters found…
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You understand what skunky means if you’ve ever drank a glass of stale iced tea or perhaps a nasty mug of beer. Part of the reason I stopped drinking beer decades ago is because I had too many skunky beers. But the one thing worse than that is stale iced tea. Now, if you drink…
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We all have little quirks that make us who we are. For some, they’re fears and often irrational. For example, I have a fear of being around armored cars. Technically, I guess we should call them armored trucks. Now, I don’t freak out, but I do my best to get away from them as quickly…
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It’s Mother’s Day. For many, it’s a day to honor our mother and remind her that we care. Of course, I can argue that we should look at every day throughout the year similarly. But while it’s a day to celebrate, it is also a tough day for many. For anyone who has lost their…
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No one ever said that simple was easy. A few weeks ago, one of the brackets that hold up the handrail on the steps leading to our second floor broke. If you have a staircase in your house, you know the one I’m talking about. It’s made of brass or some alloy that looks like…
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