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Fearless (MM #4858)

Age gives us perspective. At least, that’s what I try to tell everyone. Looking back at my younger days, I’m amazed at how fearless I was. Perhaps it’s naïveté, but we don’t have as much fear when we’re young. Or, as I think back, we lack common sense. Many things I’d try or do when…

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Olympic Qualifiers (MM #4857)

The Olympic games begin in less than three weeks. But some athletes still don’t know if they will make the trip. In the US, we just wrapped up Olympic qualifiers for some of the most high-profile sports, like track and field and gymnastics. In Europe, basketball teams are still playing to see if they’re heading…

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Write A Check (MM #4856)

Banking is in a constant state of change. While checking and saving accounts still perform the same functions, how you access your money has changed over the years. For the longest time, if you wanted to purchase something at a store using your bank account, you’d write a check. However, that began to change with…

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Grapes (MM #4855)

There are some things in life you don’t think about. These things have always been around and will be long after you’re gone. A perfect example is grapes. I couldn’t tell you the first time I ate grapes, but I probably had them in jelly form the first time. And like many adults, I’ve enjoyed…

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Hawaiian Punch (MM #4854)

Hawaiian Punch was a special treat if you’re a child of the 60s, 70s, or 80s. And while it’s still available today, kids don’t seem to care as much. Today, they have so many more options. But if you’re like me, there was about Hawaiian Punch that bothered you; it never seemed to stay cold….

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More Sports (MM #4853)

You’ll start seeing more sports on your television in the coming months. Warner-Discovery announced they’re adding more college sports coverage on TNT, Tru TV, and TBS. While many games move to streaming services and apps, cable channels are trying to add more games to their lineup. College football and basketball draw good ratings, and that…

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Shooting Off Firecrackers (MM #4852)

While many people today are focusing on our democracy and independence, there are still some who only care about things that go boom. Some people care about grilling out, while others enjoy having a day off from work. But many only care about shooting off firecrackers. Make no mistake. They don’t care about the fireworks…

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Next Pandemic (MM #4851)

It seems like yesterday that we were all home-bound due to COVID-19. And even though it’s been two years since life started returning to normal, the virus continues mutating. Researchers fear that our next pandemic could happen soon and want us to be better prepared. The Bird Flu, which we’ve heard about for the last…

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Tired Of Upgrading (MM #4850)

While I love technology, I’m tired of upgrading all the time. And while the constant spending is a hassle, that’s not the real issue for me. I’m more annoyed by the time it takes to set up your new equipment as you want. It can be a smartphone, computer, or TV streaming equipment. The constant…

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Thousands Of Hours (MM #4849)

One of the best parts about the internet is the amount of information you can find about any subject. Along with all of the written data, you can find an immeasurable number of images plus thousands of hours of video and audio. At one time, I believed all available media would eventually be found on…

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