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The Future Of Sports (MM #3829)

My history with sports play-by-play goes back to before I started school. Both my dad and I have called a lot of games in a variety of sports. Of course, those days are long past for both of us. But the other night, I saw the future of sports play-by-play And, pardon the pun, it’s…

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Good Bread (MM #3828)

Sometimes, you completely miss the obvious. Okay, maybe most of the time. Like many, I love a great burger or sandwich. But usually, I end up disappointed. And after all these years, I finally figured out the problem. The key to a stellar burger or sandwich is good bread! Hard to believe it’s that simple,…

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Exploring Mars (MM #3827)

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed many people who seem obsessed with exploring Mars. Many are following the progress of the Mars Rover. And Elon Musk wants to travel to Mars, but why? Perhaps I’ve lost my spirit of adventure…   

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School Spirit (MM #3826)

It’s been a long time since I was in school. And lately, thanks to my nieces and nephews, I’m learning how much school spirit has changed. Back in my days, all we had to worry about was wearing the school colors. But today, it’s much more complicated…  

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It Was A Tuesday (MM #3825)

As of today, it’s been 20 years. And while a lot has changed in the last two decades, time on that fateful day stands still. I can close my eyes and see it all like it’s happening right now. It was a Tuesday…

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New Depths (MM #3824)

I want to believe that the human race, for the most part, is inherently good. But some moments shake my faith in humanity. Recently, I read a story about the new depths to which some of our fellow men and women have sunk…

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Lining Up (MM #3823)

We’re all taught how to do it when we’re in grade school. So, why do people have such a problem lining up? Sure, thanks to COVID-19, we need to add a little space when we’re right next to one another. But when we’re in our cars, it shouldn’t be that hard…   

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Cutting Hours (MM #3822)

Many stores and restaurants are cutting hours as they adjust to our new normal. Some people claim that the lack of workers is the reason. And while that may be the case for some, there is another reason many places are open less. And this change could be permanent…   

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Riding Shotgun (MM #3821)

Ever since I first started driving, I’ve usually been the driver. I prefer it that way. Now on the surface, you might think that it’s all about control. But the main reason I hate riding shotgun is unique to many…   

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Where Did Summer Go? (MM #3820)

Where did summer go? Even though the season technically ends in two weeks, this year, it seemed so short. And while we lost all of last summer, this year was even stranger. And to me, this year was worse than last year, even though we could do a little more…

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