Soda drinkers will notice a few changes in the coming months. Sprite, Mello Yello, Fresca, and Seagram’s Ginger Ale are switching their green plastic bottles for clear ones. The reason for the change with these new bottles is to allow recycling. And while a change in appearance is coming, the flavors will remain the same…
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I have to admit I love energy drinks. I know they’re bad for me, but I only have 1 or 2 a month. Naturally, I like them for the boost. But I like the taste, too. I’ve tried most of the major players and have a few favorites. But the other day, I saw an…
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The other day, someone I work with asked me to provide three interesting facts about myself. I’ve been asked to do this many times before and have even had some job interviewers ask similar questions. This topic has always been impossible for me to do. Because of my jobs in both the media and music…
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As we age, it’s sometimes tough to keep up with which celebrities are dead or alive. But yesterday, the news was downright baffling. In the morning, many woke up to the news that Tony Dow, who played Wally on Leave It To Beaver, had passed away. But by the afternoon, we learned that his wife…
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It’s the middle of Summer, and the heat has been brutal. Our highs have been close to 100 degrees almost every day this month. And, of course, people want cooler temperatures. Over the last few days, I’ve heard people claim that we’ll be begging for the July heat this Winter. That makes me laugh…
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Tennessee does its elections a bit differently than other states. Early voting is underway for our second election this year. In May, we had the state and local primaries. Coming up, it’s the general election for those races and the federal primary races. Then in November, it’s the general election for those Federal elections. Most…
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Years ago, if you shopped at Circuit City or Comp USA, they’d try to get you to buy the warranty. That’s where they made big money. Today those warranties are just called a protection plan, and while stores still suggest the plan, they aren’t too pushy. Well, yesterday, I was asked if I wanted the…
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It’s odd to see Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ near the top of the music charts next to people like Harry Styles and Lizzo. Especially since that old song is one I’ve been listening to for nearly 40 years. It’s funny; I first listened to it on my cassette deck, then my iPod, and…
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For as long as I can remember, most of the public has been obsessed with famous people. And when you throw celebrity couples into the mix, the excitement seems to grow exponentially. I’ve been around celebrities for much of my life, and I still don’t get the obsession…
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For the longest time, I’ve had a problem buying pants. And it’s all caused by the companies that make them. In one trip to the mall, I can come home with pants in three different sizes. But the strangest part is that none of them is my waist size. It’s always been a problem when…
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