I’ve always loved traveling. And if I have a choice, I prefer taking a car whenever possible. Sure, flying may be easier for some travel, but quick trips in the car are the best. But, as I’ve gotten older, I find that there’s no such thing as quick. Road trips take time; to prepare…
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Let’s be honest; aging is not fun. Yes, there are some things we can do to fight off much of the inevitable, but there are some things over which we have no control. I’ve noticed from a recent spike in TV commercials memory loss is a concern for many. For some of us, memories can…
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I’ve always been a thinker, but as I’ve gotten older, I spend more time being reflective. I spend a lot of time trying to understand the world around me. And over the years, I’ve noticed that people don’t care whether they’re right or wrong. They never want to be inconvenienced. I think that’s where our…
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On Monday night, there was another senseless mass shooting. This time in Ann Arbor on the campus of Michigan State University. And what stuck out to me was the news that there were Michigan State students who had already been through previous mass shootings and now had to go through another. In watching the news,…
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While yesterday’s celebration of Galentine’s Day promotes the bonds of friendship, today is the day that promotes romance, Valentine’s Day. And I’m sure if you took a poll of men, it would be considered the most stressful day of the year. While I can be romantic, it’s not easy for me or most men to…
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Today we celebrate another one of those holidays that only exists because of the internet. No, my calendar isn’t off by a day. Today is Galentine’s Day, a day promoting friendship and empowerment. This day came to light 13 years ago on an episode of the TV show Parks and Rec starring Amy Poehler. Naturally,…
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It’s Super Bowl Sunday, or the day of the big game, as most people must say. I understand that the NFL has spent a lot of money to protect its trademark. But why do we have to tap dance around the game’s name? Everybody can talk about the World Series in baseball, but in football,…
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Life for many is busier than ever. There aren’t enough hours in the day, so we need to find as many shortcuts as possible. And while this isn’t new, many people eat at least one meal a day while multitasking. The folks who bring us Eggo waffles think they’ve created the perfect option for busy…
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I don’t get excited very often, but a couple of days ago, my wife gave me great news. One of my favorite TV shows, At Midnight (or @Midnight as they once styled it), is coming back to late-night television. The show ran on Comedy Central for a few years in the mid-2010s. This time, it’s…
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Earlier this week, AMC Theatres announced a new pricing plan that has upset many people. Soon they will begin pricing your movie ticket based on where you sit. Want to sit in the middle of the theater, dead center? You’ll now pay a premium. Of course, you’ll pay the regular price for the seats in…
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