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Hot Stuff (MM #3852)

When it comes to our favorite foods, many people like to turn up the heat. But, the trendy hot stuff seems to change often. Louisiana and Picante style sauces are always available but rarely trendy. A few years ago, Sriracha was popular, but I don’t hear many people talking about it these days. The latest…

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Time To Upgrade (MM #3851)

If you carry a smartphone, you’re often reminded that you need to buy the newest model. I’ve been using an iPhone for years and do my best not to fall into the trap. But, it looks like it may finally be time to upgrade my trusty iPhone 7. As much as I love new technology,…

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The Heat (MM #3850)

For the last few days, I’ve had the adage it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity running through my mind. It hasn’t been as warm here in Nashville recently, but it sure has been humid. And we felt that when our air conditioning went out over the weekend. And, of course, it took days to…

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The Big Screen (MM #3849)

Many movie theaters are open again, but getting people back into their plush seats remains a struggle. Some movies are still being released to theaters and streaming apps at the same time. Many ads for upcoming releases are reminding us that movies are always better on the big screen. But is that enough? It will…

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Charging Stations (MM #3848)

More and more people are considering electric vehicles. With rising gas prices and computer chip shortages, people are rethinking their next car or truck. But I still have some concerns about the charging stations for these vehicles. Some Midwestern governors are talking about a solution, but that won’t help everyone, including me…   

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Senior Pictures (MM #3847)

As I scroll through my Facebook feed, I can see that many kids are taking their Senior pictures. It’s been many years since I had mine taken, but it sure wasn’t the big deal they are today. When did they start allowing location shoots for these pictures? Back in my day, it was just two…

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Rocktober (MM #3846)

To the average person, it’s simply October. It’s a month to enjoy playoff baseball, lots of football, and of course, Halloween. But for those who love rock music, it’s the biggest month of the year. It’s Rocktober. Now in all the years that disc jockeys have promoted the fact, I still don’t know what makes…

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Fall Flavors (MM #3845)

Recently, I started seeing people discuss a silly topic, fall flavors. For many, October means it’s finally okay to enjoy pumpkin-spiced food and drink. But I’ve also seen some suggest we should be talking about an entirely different flavor…

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Place To Hide (MM #3844)

When you make a quick stop at the grocery store, or perhaps your favorite big box store, do you search out a place to hide just in case somebody starts shooting? I’d never even thought about this until just the other day. And while this may seem a little paranoid, some say it’s not…   

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Text Message Spam (MM #3843)

Thanks to new government regulations, you should notice fewer robocalls over the next few months. But of course, the scammers have a new way of bothering you, text message spam. That didn’t take long! While we’ve found a way to limit robocalls, the crooks are already one step ahead of things…   

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