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Orange Juice (MM #5098)

Do you start your day with a cup of coffee and some orange juice? Perhaps you enjoy a Screwdriver when you’re out with friends. We’re hearing about all of the items that will see price increases thanks to the new tariffs. Well, thanks to these tariffs and the fact that Florida orange growers are struggling,…

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Senior Discount (MM #5097)

I’ve reached that age where AARP reaches out to me regularly. That’s the funny thing about getting older. The AARP starts to reach out shortly before you turn 60. But when do you actually become a senior citizen? Is it 60? 65? Some might say somewhere in between. I tend to think you’re considered a…

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Hula Burger (MM #5096)

The Lenten season is upon us, and in addition to all the religious activity involved, something else happens, too. Most fast-food restaurants start selling and advertising their fish sandwich. The most famous fast food fish sandwich is the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. I used to eat them a lot, but their quality hasn’t been very consistent in…

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Steak (MM #5095)

There’s so much for us to be concerned with in our world today. But sometimes, you just have to shake your head and wonder where some people’s priorities lie. A few days ago, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas announced that he is pushing legislation to rename the New York Strip Steak the Texas Strip. Technically,…

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Sandwich Shop (MM #5094)

Where do you go when you want a sandwich? You can make one at home. Perhaps you can visit your local deli. Or you could get a sub at places like Subway or Jersey Mike’s. It feels like everything is a chain these days. My wife and I were out running errands over the weekend,…

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Sky Ride (MM #5093)

I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline last night and saw two groups I follow share pictures that opined about their defunct Sky Ride. You probably rode on the Sky Ride if you visited nearly any amusement park in the 1960s through the 1980s. At Nashville’s Opryland, the Skyride traveled between Doo Wah Diddy City…

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Alternate Identities (MM #5092)

In my younger days, I spent a lot of time in stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. I watched a lot of minor league baseball, basketball, hockey, and many semi-pro sports. I did it with my father during his TV years and throughout my radio years. And I have a lot of great memories. One of the…

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Ruts In The Road (MM #5091)

As the calendar prepares to head into March, much of America deals with potholes. Winter weather is never kind to our streets and highways. As much as I loathe potholes, I do my best to avoid them. But here in Nashville, we not only have potholes but ruts in the road caused by construction. As…

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Economic Blackout (MM #5090)

If you’ve scrolled through social media this week, you’ve probably seen an announcement from a group called People’s Union. They’re calling for an economic blackout from Midnight to Midnight tomorrow. Their goal is for everyone to boycott fast food, gas stations, and big box retailers for 24 hours. The goal is to show everyone that…

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Lifestyle And Aging (MM #5089)

We all know how much our lifestyle and aging are connected. Sure, your diet and exercise can help in the aging process. Plus, if you smoke and/or drink, that can speed up your aging. However, researchers have found that there are other factors that are just as important but perhaps not as obvious. These environmental…

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