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In Danger (MM #4919)

Every time we get behind the wheel, there’s a possibility that something terrible will happen. We could encounter a drunk driver, someone who’s on the phone, or text messaging. We’re always in danger whenever we get in the car to go somewhere. But now, many worry about a hidden danger. Over the weekend, someone shot…

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Season Is Changing (MM #4918)

It’s been a sweltering summer. But you can finally see that the season is changing. It’s not because the temperatures are dropping or the leaves are changing color. You can see that Fall is here because the football season is in full swing. The college games started last week, and the NFL is back this…

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This Year (MM #4916)

I check my online news feed numerous times throughout the day. That’s how I keep up with what’s happening in the world. But I had to step away from it yesterday. So many of the headlines discussing the Georgia school shooting added two words that really bothered me. It wasn’t just another senseless shooting, but…

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Sunglasses (MM #4914)

As society changes, etiquette is often a topic of discussion. While some things never change, with every new generation, there are always adjustments. One topic that’s acceptable in only a few social settings has concerned people for many years. We’re talking about sunglasses. Wearing them at night is always a no-no unless you’re a celebrity…

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Sitting In The Dark (MM #4913)

As I write this, I’m sitting in the dark. The only light I have is the glow from the screen on my iPad. Last night, I was getting ready to produce this new episode of the podcast when we lost power at the house. That happens here in Nashville more than we like, but it’s…

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Blue Collar (MM #4912)

When Labor Day started in the late 1800s, it was a day to honor the people who made their living in the labor trade unions. However, a day to honor only part of the workforce would fail. So, through the years, it became a day to celebrate the blue-collar and white-collar office workers. I’ve longed…

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Dr Rick (MM #4911)

It’s sometimes hard to keep up with all of the characters on TV trying to sell you insurance. Jake from State Farm, The Geico Gecko, and Flo from Progressive are some of the best-known. And while I don’t care about those pitch persons or animals, there is one insurance spokesman I love. He’s Dr Rick…

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The Opry (MM #4910)

It’s the most famous country music show and has been a part of my life for decades. People worldwide know the Grand Ole Opry. I hung out backstage for the first time back in the mid-1980s. Plus, I’ve had the privilege of watching many artists I work with perform there. I even took a busload…

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To Be Young Again (MM #4909)

You often hear people talk about wanting to turn back time. Watching my nieces and nephews grow up, I frequently try to remember my life when I was their age—they range in age from 7 to nearly 35. And outside of possibly turning back the clock to 35, you couldn’t get me to be a…

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Miserable (MM #4908)

I feel miserable. The last week of August and the first week of September are always rough for me. Everything that I’m allergic to hits its peak every year about this time, and the weather will then determine just how bad I feel. It hit 100 degrees a couple of times this week, and you…

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