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Collecting (MM #3273)

I’ve been a collector since I was a kid. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that collecting has changed. Because of digital technology some physical media is becoming obsolete. Take for example, books…

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Cleaning Supplies (MM #3272)

We’re told to always be prepared for an emergency. But obviously many people don’t do that until panic sets in. Have you tried to find cleaning supplies in the last few days? And for those of us in Nashville the challenge is greater…

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Discount Codes (MM #3271)

Back in the good ole days we clipped coupons to save money when we shopped. But today savvy shoppers are instead shopping online and to save they use discount codes…

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Temporary (MM #3270)

One thing that we learn after a tragedy, is that many things in our world are temporary. Some people don’t mind temporary things. Of course I’ve always preferred permanence…

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After The Storm (MM #3269)

By now you’ve heard the news of the devastating tornado that hit Nashville. We were lucky. After the storm all we had to do was check for downed limbs and hail damage. Sadly some of our friends weren’t so lucky…

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Trash Problem (MM #3268)

Nashville continues to grow at a rapid clip. And while this growth can be both good and bad, it looks like we’ve not planned for one thing. Trash. Nashville has a growing trash problem and we need to fix it or else…

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Better Safe (MM #3267)

We all know the old adage, better safe than sorry. And with fears of the Coronavirus causing panic around the world that old adage offers some good advice. Right now in America it truly is better to be safe than sorry…

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Marshmallow Creme (MM #3266)

Sometimes I get into some very strange discussions. For example, when making Rice Krispie Treats is it acceptable to substitute marshmallow creme instead of using marshmallows? Inquiring minds need to know…

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Strangest Day (MM #3265)

I understand the concept of leap year and why we have a leap day every 4 years, but I find this to be the strangest day. Isn’t there a better way of accomplishing this task of adjusting the calendar?

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Best Fish Sandwich (MM #3264)

Every year during Lent people search for the best fish sandwich. And of course every fast food joint adds one to the menu. Some places like McDonald’s and Burger King always have one on the menu. But then there are the odd places…

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