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Long Answers (MM #2786)

We live in a world where everyone loves brevity. We all want things in short bursts. But sadly I don’t get to live in a world that easy. I’m the guy who has to provide the long answers to everyone’s ‘quick questions’ that aren’t so quick…

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Voter Apathy (MM #2785)

Today we have the mid term elections and many say it’s the most important election in many years. Don’t they say that all the time? A big concern in our elections is voter apathy. Over the weekend I heard an interesting thought on the subject…

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Not Guilty (MM #2784)

There are many things about our criminal justice system that make no sense to me. How can a person caught in the act of a crime with dozens of witnesses plead not guilty? Our system could be simplified…

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In The Movies (MM #2783)

Have you ever noticed in the movies that once an actor portrays a famous person you never view each the same way ever again? Now this doesn;t happen with every actor, but sometimes it’s eerie…

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Shake My Head (MM #2782)

Sometimes I just shake my head in disbelief. At this point in life I should know better. But like many, I had hoped that the Facebook memes weren’t true. But sadly, they are…

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Truth In Advertising (MM #2781)

I know a little bit about adverting. Both my wife and I have spent most of our adult lives involved with media in some way. And this year’s mid term elections have reminded us that truth in adverting is often lacking, especially in political ads…

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Being Boring (MM #2780)

Many people think that boring is bad. But actually, I’ve found that if you can master being boring you can actually have a happy life… I know this sounds crazy, but trust me…

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Zombies (MM #2779)

Can someone please explain to me why we’re so enthralled with zombies? Zombie movies have been around forever, but it seems in recent years they’re showing up everywhere…

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Hold Out (MM #2778)

Every year as the leaves start to change color, I play a game called hold out. The rules are simple; try to hold out turning on the heat as long as you can…

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Do As You Say (MM #2777)

Do as you say is such a simple phrase, but yet seems so difficult for many. I’m not sure what’s happening in our world, but follow through seems to be lacking for so many. And that is truly becoming a crisis…

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