With the new Presidential tariffs going into effect, many manufacturers warn people that prices will rise. We all know that, but now some toy companies are telling parents they should shop early for Christmas. Yes, it’s still eight months away, but companies are worried. With so many toys imported worldwide, they’re already worried about their…
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When you’re young, you don’t worry about the future. You’re invincible. You can get through anything. But as you get older, you worry about things out of your control. You start thinking about things like Alzheimer’s and dementia. They’re not things you can easily prevent. However, researchers in Europe recently found that people who get…
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We all have pet peeves. I have more than my share. Sometimes, we have things that bother us that we don’t encounter often, but when we do, we make a note and add them to our list. I came across this over the weekend. My wife and I were dining at a brunch restaurant, and…
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As some say, when feeling nostalgic, happiness comes from very basic and simple things. And while I understand the sentiment, that’s hard to fathom in our world today. Is anything simple today? Life is much more complicated than in the good old days. As we get older, we tend to believe our youth was the…
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Honestly, there are some things I’ll never understand. Why do people leave their keys in the car? How hard is it to remove the keys? I lived in small towns when I was younger. Even back then, people locked their homes and vehicles’ doors. But even in 2025, some people in cities like Nashville still…
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People often say there’s a big difference between watching the game in person and watching it on TV. While I love seeing sports up close, whether it’s a stadium, arena, or ballpark, there are some benefits to enjoying everything from the comfort of your easy chair. You can pause the action when you have to…
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This time of year, many yearn for warm weather and coastal beaches. Spring break is on everyone’s mind. But have you ever thought about the sand you want to dig your toes into? We’re actually running out of it. Technically, the sand at the beach is worth very little. But there are different types. The…
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Helium is in short supply. We’ve discussed this a couple of times over the last few years. Depending on how you look at it, it’s either a recurring or ongoing shortage. Helium isn’t a gas that we manufacture. It’s mined like natural gas. And that means there is a finite supply. The medical industry uses…
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I love a good road trip. And there are a few things that are key to making them effortless. Before smartphones, you needed a map or atlas to plan your route. Today, you only need to worry about cheap gas and clean restrooms. There are apps that can tip you to the current gas prices,…
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As we reach the month’s final day, March Madness is winding down. The men’s NCAA basketball tournament is down to their final four teams. All are number 1 seeds, the top four teams in the tournament. The women’s tournament will be down to the final four later tonight. Two teams have advanced, and they’re both…
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