Free is a powerful word. It motivates people, But we also know that it’s often a false reality. But today, I think the phrase more for less is more powerful. We often wonder when things are free. But if we can get more for less, that’s better…
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Do you remember the old saying, the consumer is king? Well, I sure don’t feel like royalty these days. Business gains are sky high, and so are the prices of gas and groceries. Over the last few years, profits have been down because of COVID-19. And right now, we’re the ones paying the price…
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Today, we all get weather alerts on our phones or TV. But here in Middle Tennessee, we are a bit different. We have severe weather alert days. Sure, we get all the watches and warnings, but have you ever needed to be aware all day? And this isn’t something that happens once or twice a…
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Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of emails that have ‘action required’ in the subject line. I’ve been using email for roughly 25 years, but until recently, I never saw this. I’ve asked around to see if anyone has noticed this. And of course, I can’t find anyone who has seen it…
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Most of us grew up in a world where the word milk meant one thing, the white liquid from a cow that we drink. But I was watching TV the other night, and I saw a product promoting the fact that it was dairy milk. And that phrase seemed odd to me. In recent years…
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I’ve been eating beef for most of my life and don’t think much about it. There are different cuts of steak, and the part of the cow determines what we call them. Hamburgers are just ground beef; at least that’s what I thought. But now, Arby’s is selling a Wagyu burger, And I’d never heard…
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If an outdoor concert or ball game is postponed due to bad weather, you can often get a rain check. Sometimes if you miss a big sale or special event, you can also get one. I missed a big event yesterday, but I don’t think that will be an option this time…
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You could say that June is the start of the wedding season. We’ve all been hearing the phrase June bride for most of our lives. Many people head to Las Vegas to get married at one of the little chapels. And for some, having their ceremony officiated by someone who looks and sounds like Elvis…
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Coffee is loved all over the world. But there have always been concerns about whether it is good or bad for us. A new British study says that even when adding just one teaspoon of sugar to your cup, your chance of dying is less than those who don’t drink coffee daily. Now I’m sure…
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I love technology until it doesn’t love me. I spend most of my day on my laptop and smartphone, and they’re great until something goes wrong. At that point, it’s time to reboot. The other day, I had the same issue with my DVR. I realize that it’s just a computer, but I wonder why…
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