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50 Somethings (MM #2170)

My wife and I were at dinner with a bunch of 50 somethings the other night. And of course the discussion turned to Millennials and the generational shift…

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Clash Of Cultures (MM #2164)

I look at all of the political strife right now and see a clash of cultures. This reminds me of the political protests I saw during the Vietnam era. Is this type of struggle something the occurs every 30 to 40 years?

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New Neighbors (MM #2161)

We’ve got new neighbors, and it looks like one of them is a drummer. I used to deal with noise issues when I lived in an apartment. But I never thought I’d deal with these kind of noise issues living in a house…

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Social Progress (MM #2155)

Recently progress has become a hot topic. Many wonder what will become of the social progress we’ve made through the years. I understand these fears. But sometimes we don’t realize how far we’ve come. Progress may not be happening fast enough, but he have made some great strides.

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Laugh (MM #2144)

Have you been laughing enough lately? I could use a good laugh right now. But because of all of the division in our country nobody seems to be laughing…

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Where You Are From (MM #2140)

I’m not trying to create some sort of political discourse, but I ask the question; does it matter where you are from? Genealogy is important to some, but how much does it really matter? Does finding out your heritage make you a different person?

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Topsy Turvy (MM #2134)

I can’t really explain it, but it feels like everything right now feels topsy turvy. Are you feeling that way too? It’s life, it’s work, it’s everything. Now, it’s not bad, it’s just weird….

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Slightly Depressed (MM #2120)

I’m feeling slightly depressed.  Or perhaps I’m just in a bit of a funk. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. I usually feel this way around this time each year. It’s just the stresses of life. I know that most of us feel this way every now and then…

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Looking For A Fight (MM #2112)

I love social media. I spend a ton of time online both personally and professionally. But I’ve noticed something recently that worries me. Everyone seems to be looking for a fight. There are more and more bullies on social media than ever before. And we need to change that…

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Goodbye. Good Riddance (MM #2110)

Goodbye. Good Riddance. I know that’s what a lot of people are saying as we wrap up 2016. For many people it’s been a frustrating year. I definitely hope that 2017 has better things in store, but I’m still concerned. I truly try to look at life with my glass half full, but sometimes it’s…

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