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Extra Time (MM #3335)

I’m envious of the people who have found extra time for projects and hobbies during this pandemic. Sure, people who have kids may not have as much time in their schedule but many do. And I’m jealous of the people who have made time for their hobbies. I must be doing something wrong…

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Pay For Convenience (MM #3334)

Some people are more willing to pay for convenience than others. But the Coronavirus pandemic may be changing that. More people are now getting deliveries from restaurants and grocery stores than ever before. But I still wonder about the costs…

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Shortage Of Meat (MM #3333)

With all of the COVID-19 cases popping up in food processing plants we’re getting for bad news. It looks like we could be facing a shortage of meat in the near future. This will likely lead to even more health issues in the US…

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Bad Karma (MM #3332)

I’m a believer in karma. Now, I realize it may not be real, but I’m not so sure. Nashville has been experiencing some bad luck this year, but it might just be bad karma…

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Extended Hours (MM #3331)

As many people get back to work, some small businesses are trying to figure out exactly how to reopen. For some businesses, extended hours might be an option to consider. For places like barber shops and beauty salons this may be a short term solution to a big problem…

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Common Courtesy (MM #3330)

As most of America begins to attempt to get back to normal I’ve noticed something disturbing. There seems to be a lack of common courtesy in our world. And that truly worries me…

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Sports On TV (MM #3329)

For many people the pandemic has been difficult. Sure, we’ve been forced to stay at home, but to make things worse, there are no sports on TV. Well, at least that’s what some people think. But they’re wrong…

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Silly Stuff (MM #3328)

Lately, thanks to the Coronavirus the podcast has been a bit more serious than usual. But for my own sanity I try to turn away from the science and politics as often as possible. Thankfully, I can usually find some silly stuff to keep me occupied…

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Strange Place (MM #3327)

People who live in Nashville are in a bit of a strange place right now. Much of Tennessee is now open for business. But, people in the major cities have been asked to remain at home. So, what should we do?

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Pollution (MM #3326)

Yesterday I talked about one of the positive aspects we’ve found during this Coronavirus epidemic. Then, a friend reminded me what may be the only other positive thing to come out of this, less pollution…

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