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Stay Put (MM #5022)

It may be the weekend before Christmas, but we’ve decided to stay put. Our Christmas shopping is done, but we have a few items we could pick up at the store. But the crowds are so crazy right now. Our malls are in high-traffic areas, and when holiday shoppers panic, the roads come to a…

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Fun Cities (MM #5021)

When people talk about the fun cities in America, places like New York, Chicago, LA, Las Vegas, and Orlando likely come to mind. Some might even include Nashville in that list. Well, WalletHub has done a study comparing 180 U.S. cities to determine their fun factor. And it’s not just counting how many bars, casinos,…

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Seat Squatters (MM #5020)

Do you have any travel plans for the holidays? If you plan on flying, you may encounter the latest scourage of the airways: seat squatters. People on TikTok are talking about them, and many airlines say they’re getting worse. If you have an assigned seat on an airplane, you might encounter someone already sitting in…

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Body Cameras (MM #5019)

In many communities, body cameras are a controversial subject. Citizens are demanding police accountability, which makes many law enforcement departments uncomfortable. But what if employees at your favorite retailer started wearing cameras, too? Organized shoplifting is becoming a major problem for many stores. No longer is it just one person stealing a shirt or a…

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Out For Delivery (MM #5018)

I often say that advances in technology are great until they fail. Sometimes it’s the simple things. Years ago, you’d order something by mail and wait. The package would show up in days, weeks, or sometimes months. But now, we can track our packages online. The system is great, sometimes. Often, it just leaves me…

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Mysterious Drones (MM #5017)

I’m sure you’ve heard the news about these mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey. There are also reports they’ve been seen in Virginia. Federal and state government officials are concerned. They don’t know who’s operating the aircraft and worry someone might be spying on us. Some people claim that these drones are as big as…

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Reboots (MM #5016)

With hundreds of cable channels and dozens of streaming services, every content provider seeks a way to break through. It was much easier for shows to be successful back when there were only three or four television networks. With all of the ‘noise,’ it’s difficult to get noticed. While reboots aren’t new, they’re one of…

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Hickory Farms (MM #5015)

A couple of nights ago, we stopped at the mall. I was looking for a shirt, so we stopped at one of the department stores. I used to love going to the mall to shop and hang out. Much of my formative years was spent working at a jeans store. We had a lot of…

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Easy Targets (MM #5014)

In recent weeks, there have been numerous stories about burglars stealing from some of the top NFL players while they’re playing. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and now Joe Burrow all had their homes robbed while they were ‘at work’. Like musicians, actors, and other celebrities, they’re easy targets. Thanks to the internet, we now know…

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Ruin My Night (MM #5013)

Every so often, I have to remind myself that most of my problems are first-world problems. Even though I sometimes complain, I have a great life. But I do have an Achilles heel. Like so many people, I’m addicted to the internet. I’m not one of those people who is always on their phone, but…

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