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Nothing Fun (MM #3621)

I was watching an old episode of South Park the other day, and the boys made a statement that had me thinking. Yes, I know we’re talking about South Park, but I had never noticed the off-the-cuff remark before. Nothing fun is ever free. Of course, Cartman goes on to say that anything fun costs…

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Optimistic (MM #3611)

There are many things we can do to help ourselves live longer. But did you know, that being optimistic could add a few years to your life? A recent study out of New England says that looking at that glass as half full could make a big difference. It could add up to 15% more…

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Feel Safe (MM #3610)

Many people just want the simple things in life. But to quote Van Halen, sometimes the simple life ain’t so simple. One thing we all want is to feel safe. Lately, that seems to be something that might be escaping our grasp. In all honesty, I used to feel safe, but now…  

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So Much Information (MM #3585)

I truly love to learn. And while I did well in school, I didn’t always enjoy it. But now, thanks to the internet we have so much information available to us. And it’s just a few clicks away. But sadly, some people don’t want to learn and that is a big problem…  

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First To Ask (MM #3584)

Being first is not always the best place to be. When I worked in radio, I loved being first to ask a question in a celebrity interview. Sadly, being first to ask a question in real life isn’t always as enjoyable…

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Prepare For The Worst (MM #3583)

After many years in business, I’ve tried to create some rules that I try to live by. Most of them are very simple. One of my rules is to always prepare for the worst-case scenario. To me, that seems like a simple concept. But obviously for some, it’s not…

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Back To The Grind (MM #3575)

For many, it’s back to the grind today. The holidays are over, and many will get back to their routine. But for some reason, this break seems longer than the normal 3-day weekend. I realize that the combination of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday play into this, but…  

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Typical (MM #3574)

For months now, everyone is talking about getting back to normal. But at this point, is that even possible? Today, I pose the question should we focus on typical rather than normal? While they are similar, there is a difference…  

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Disconnect (MM #3570)

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had many friends who want to disconnect. And that’s the exact word they’re using. Some want to get away from social media. Some want to escape the political climate. And for those friends who live here in Nashville…  

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How Do You Escape (MM #3528)

We’re all struggling with the stress of COVID-19. So today I ask; how are you doing? How do you escape for a day, an hour, or even a moment during this stressful time? I actually have more questions than answers…

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