It’s no secret that many companies struggled throughout the pandemic. And now that we’re trying to get back to normal many of those businesses are looking for ways to make up lost revenue. Some of the big movie chains have decided to try variable pricing. That means you could start paying more for popular movies…
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It seems that the cost of everything is increasing every day. There are many reasons for these price hikes. Manufacturing, shipping, and labor costs are part of the reason. But many of today’s price hikes are driven by something else. And few are willing to admit this…
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Every family has its stories, secrets, and forgotten details. Years ago, I heard that one of my great uncles was missing in action during World War II, never to be found. It was just a story told in passing, and I honestly hadn’t thought much about it for decades. That all changed over the weekend…
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If you have a fitness tracking app on your arm or smartphone, you likely try to get 10,000 steps in per day. But have you ever wondered why that is the number we should try to achieve? I was curious and did some research. And I found out something interesting…
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Here in Nashville, TV news people have a phrase they like to use a lot. They remind us to turn around, don’t drown whenever it rains. And ever since the 100-year flood of 2010, we hear this any time we have a storm. It’s become a pet peeve around our house…
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As we get older, people come up with sayings to make themselves feel better. Sixty is the new forty, is one I’ve heard a lot lately. Age is a state of mind. But, my wife and I may be old folks, and it has nothing with when we were born. It’s all about the TV…
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Many people start their day with at least one cup of coffee. Some enjoy two, three, or a pot. For years, there’s been debate about just how good that morning pick-me-up is for you. Harvard researchers have weighed in with how many cups are the right amount…
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Recently, the state of Tennessee announced that when it’s time to renew our license plates, we’ll be issued new ones. Instead of just adding a sticker to our existing tags, most people will be getting all new plates. But, there seems to be a problem. Law enforcement finds that they aren’t visible when using their…
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Today is my grandmother’s birthday. Dorothy is my mom’s mom. And she would have been 115 if she were alive today. Now, of course, it’s not realistic to think that she would have lived this long. That’s not what makes me pause today. In October, it will be 50 years since her passing. And that…
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Perhaps it’s just me, but recently I’ve noticed more news stories about murder-suicide. Now maybe they’re just bringing it to light in these stories, but I don’t think so. The majority of these cases involve domestic issues, but not always. What’s more amazing to me is that there’s not a lot of data about this…
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