When it comes to dessert, I’m a simple guy. I don’t need anything that’s set ablaze; something simple like cake, pie, or ice cream will work for me. But perhaps I need to rethink cake. It used to be simple, but now, everywhere I turn, people are creating cakes in all shapes and sizes. And…
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The space race between the US and Russia in the 50s and 60s was a big deal. At times, our landing on the moon seems like it happened a lifetime ago, but at other times, it feels like it was yesterday. Getting to the moon was a considerable priority, but many lost interest shortly after…
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I’ve often said that I’m my own harshest critic. I know my strengths and weaknesses after so many years in the workforce. Even after all these years, I still make every effort to improve myself. Like most companies, mine does an annual performance review. And part of that process includes a self-evaluation. I’ve done this…
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Time is something we can’t escape. From the moment we first understand the concept as a youngster to the second we draw our last breath, it’s always on our mind. But how do we know that a minute is truly a minute or an hour is actually an hour? We have to assume that the…
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Some things come with age that are good, such as wisdom. But sometimes, there are more negative aspects of aging. Of course, the aches and pains are a given. And another thing that’s difficult to avoid is lentigo. When I was younger, I remember many called them liver spots, but today, most refer to them…
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For the last day and a half, the word I keep hearing on television is shocking. People are shocked by the attempt on a former President’s life at his rally on Saturday night. But for many who, like me, were alive in the 1960s, the events that transpired in Pennsylvania aren’t surprising. While I was…
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Growing up, I remember hearing the old saying, “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” As a child, I didn’t understand what they were talking about. When I was older, I learned the hard way that the little critters really did exist. For the most part, by the time I was born, they were mostly…
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I don’t think about it often, but the world has changed so much since my younger days. And I think about the changes my parents have seen in their lifetime. It’s amazing. Some are obvious, while others might not be noticeable. Significant changes in life include television, the internet, and cellular phones. But there are…
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Nashville has been a part of my life since my first unplanned visit during my freshman year of college. And it’s hard to believe I’ve lived here for 17 years. It’s the longest I’ve lived in one place throughout my lifetime. And a lot has changed through the years. Nashville barely resembles the town I…
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Yesterday, I was thinking back to the days when I was fearless. And it’s not just me. When we’re young, almost nothing will stop us. If we want it bad enough, we’ll do whatever it takes to try to achieve it. Sometimes, that lack of fear is just foolishness. But as we get older, we…
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