Since yesterday, the phrase no good deed goes unpunished, rolling through my head. It was one of those weekends. We traveled to Northern Kentucky to watch one of my nephews play baseball. The drive one way lasted longer than the game. His team whipped the other so badly that the game only lasted three innings….
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For years, I never understood old people trying to explain how young they looked and felt. Now that I’m old, I get it. I’m not saying I look young, but I’m always pleased when people still think I’m in my fifties. But sometimes, I must stop, reflect, and realize how much times have changed. Of…
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Some people say that we’re living in the golden age of comedy. Of course, they often say the same about the 1950s, the 1970s, and even the 1990s. One thing I’ve noticed is that we have so many comedians today. Well, at least we have people who think they’re funny. Now, I’m not taking a…
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Do you remember Ronco? If you watched any TV in the 70s or 80s, I’m betting you do. Perhaps you remember their founder and inventor, Ron Popeil. If neither of those rings true, you might recognize some of their products: the Veg-o-Matic, Pocket Fisherman, or Mr. Microphone. I was thinking about one of their products…
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Have you ever been involved in those class action lawsuits? I frequently get a settlement notice either via email or from the post office. I’m connected to so many websites that I get one of these things every few weeks. Most of the time, I don’t even know if I even have a claim. Sometimes,…
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While I love technology, I also like to hold onto my old stuff. People sometimes make fun of me for still using my old iPods. Sure, I’ve got an iPhone with all the bells and whistles, but I still like to use the old stuff for some projects I work on. But we now live…
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When we’re shopping, we’re always looking for a deal. We’re conditioned to look for sales or price reductions. Big box stores like Walmart and Target have conditioned us to look for the big sign shining a spotlight on our opportunity to save. But in recent weeks, news stories told to prepare for increases due to…
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Like many kids, I loved it when I heard the bells of the ice cream truck heading down my street. I know they still exist, but they’re not something you often see. Now that we have convenience stores, you can get your favorite frozen treat anytime. Back in the day, I had a few go-to…
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There are things we enjoy when we’re children that we can’t imagine doing as adults. For me, a perfect example would be playing in mud puddles. The other day, I watched a kid playing do precisely that. I was driving by, but it looked like he was playing with some toy trucks. I remember doing…
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As a society, are we obsessed with sports? Perhaps it’s just an American thing. Even in the off-season, every sport tries to stay in the public eye. We talk football year-round. When teams are eliminated from the NBA or NHL playoffs, they immediately start trying to hype the upcoming season that’s months away. Yesterday, I…
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