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Get Your Flu Shot (MM #3152)

It’s that time of year where almost every day I hear people saying, get your flu shot. I’ve never been a big fan of doctors or shots. But after all the sinus issues I’ve had this year I’ve seriously considered getting one. But then, I heard something new on the news…

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70 Days (MM #3151)

The other day I was sitting down and coordinating some of my bills. And I noticed that I had about 70 days until my auto insurance was due for renewal. But that couldn’t be true, my auto insurance in due in mid January. Oh, but wait…

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Jazz Hands (MM #3150)

I’m sure that by now you’ve heard about the university in England that wants to ban applause. They suggest replacing applause with the use of jazz hands. I’m actually feeling very conflicted about this. I’m afraid it might spread…

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Another Problem (MM #3149)

On yesterday’s Mason Minute I was talking about how dangerous it is to walk after dark in Nashville. I wondered if that is a problem elsewhere. When I went to research the topic I found out about another problem facing drivers and pedestrians…

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Walking At Night (MM #3148)

Walking at night can be challenging anywhere. Time change means that it’s getting dark earlier. But here is Nashville pedestrians don’t seem to be worried about staying safe…

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Counting Sheep (MM #3147)

As you get older, you sometimes have issues with falling asleep. Some people actually trying counting sheep to help them sleep. So of course that gets me to thinking, why sheep?

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Honk Their Horn (MM #3146)

Why are kids so obsessed with getting big rig drivers to honk their horn? I saw a Subaru commercial on TV the other night that had a trucker driving horn reference. So, of course that got me wondering…

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Copper (MM #3145)

Today is our 22nd wedding anniversary. And for those who need to know, it’s the copper anniversary. Sure, copper isn’t as glamorous as silver or gold, but it’ still something to celebrate…

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Sexy Costumes (MM #3144)

Halloween parties have been around forever. It’s the way that adults celebrate. But I’ve noticed over the last few years that for many Halloween has been all about sexy costumes. When did sexy costumes become the norm?

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Rock Stars (MM #3143)

I know that we’re all getting older. That’s a simple fact of life. But I don’t feel old until I see pictures of the rock stars of my youth. For some reason they make me feel very old…

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