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Difficult Decisions (MM #1843)

I’m not kidding myself, I have a pretty good life. But every now and then I have some difficult decisions to make. They’re usually just first world problems. And to many people that means they aren’t truly a big deal. But for me this new issue is a BIG one…

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Ultimate Compliment (MM #1841)

Every now and then something happens to make me feel special. We all like to feel special. But for me this simple thing is the ultimate compliment. We all have those little triggers that make us feel good, don’t we?

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Summer Of 81 (MM #1828)

My wife and I were talking the other night and it triggered some fond memories. Our conversation had me looking back at the summer of 81. That was the summer I worked construction and helped build a restaurant in Virginia Beach. I hadn’t been there in quite a while, and that had me wondering…

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Rain Or Snow (MM #1807)

Anymore I don’t know which is worse, rain or snow. It’s been a fairly mild winter here in Tennessee, but to me it seems that we’ve gotten a lot of rain. And I’m really hating the rain. Who knows, maybe I actually miss the snow…

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Very Quiet (MM #1797)

I’ve been accused of many things throughout my life, but never being very quiet; until recently. I honestly don’t thing anything has changed, except the perception. I’m guessing it’s an age thing…

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Walking Alone (MM #1791)

If you know me at all, you know I’m not a huge fan of exercising. I should do a whole lot more of it, but I don’t. But I realized something the other day. It’s easier to walk in a group than it is walking alone. An I don’t know why that is. Could it…

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Proofreading (MM #1790)

I’ve been working on a project with one of my clients recently and it’s involved a lot of proofreading. And while we’ve been proofreading, I’ve come to a big realization. I’m not very good. I tend to see the words that should be there rather than actually are there. Is that some sort of talent?

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How Are You Doing (MM #1787)

Whenever we run into someone we don’t often see we usually say “how are you doing”. But do people really care about the answer? There is a second question that tells the real story. It’s a question I’ve asked a lot of people recently; because I honestly care…

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Hanging With The Boys (MM #1781)

I’ve never been one of those guys who spends a lot of time hanging with the boys. This weekend I;ve got my chance. My wife is out of town so it’s party time. Okay, no it’s not. I’m doing what I normally do… work….

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Decluttering (MM #1780)

People have been telling me that I’ve need to do this for years. And I’ve finally started to listen. I’ve begun decluttering. I’m starting small, but at least I’m starting. I’ve been a collector for many years. And some have even accused me of being a bit of a pack rat. But it’s really not…

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