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Smiles (MM #5079)

We visited Indiana to see some of our nieces and nephews for Valentine’s Day. It’s always a good time, and we never get to spend as much time as we’d like. But one of the greatest feelings is walking into the room and seeing them for the first time in a while. The smile that…

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Bink (MM #5078)

Over the last few years, water bottles and tumblers have become fashion accessories. First, Yeti was the brand you needed. Then Stanley and Owala were the ones that all the trendy used. I never got past Yeti. I have numerous Yeti tumblers and water bottles. When I find a brand That works for me, I…

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Hallmark Holiday (MM #5077)

It’s Valentine’s Day, the ultimate Hallmark holiday. While love is on the minds of many, it can also be a frustrating day for many. I’ve long struggled with Valentine’s Day. As a dorky kid, I never enjoyed exchanging Valentine’s cards, and as I got older, it was sometimes a good day and sometimes a bad…

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Crime Tourism (MM #5076)

With all that is happening in Washington, DC, the FBI is hard at work trying to solve the recent burglaries of NFL stars Joe Burrow, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. NBA stars Luka Doncic, Bobby Portis, and Mike Conley have also been victims. The experts feel that all of these robberies are the work of…

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Inner Core (MM #5075)

I know a little bit about a lot of subjects. It’s something I learned back in my radio days. If you have even an ounce of knowledge about a subject, you can chat with anyone about any topic, whether you’re at a cocktail party or conducting an interview. One subject I try to keep up…

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99 Cents (MM #5074)

For years, businesses have made us think we’re getting a deal when a price ends in 99 cents. Instead of paying $20 for something, you often pay $19 and some change. It could be $19.99 or even $19.97, but it’s still an old sales trick. Well, those days are changing. The President has told the…

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Upcoming Movies (MM #5073)

Like many, I enjoy watching the Super Bowl for the commercials. If the game’s not close, like last night’s, the ads are usually what everybody is buzzing about the next day. And while some were amusing, I didn’t see any commercials last night that we’ll be talking about for decades. I don’t know if cutting…

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Party Foods (MM #5072)

The Super Bowl is finally here. For many people, it’s not about the game. Today is a day to get together with friends for a party. One of the most popular Super Bowl party foods is Buffalo wings, or just chicken wings if you don’t like the hot sauce and blue cheese. Some people go…

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Important Questions (MM #5071)

I’ve talked a lot about the bird flu over the last few weeks. I’m not obsessed, just curious. But sometimes, my curiosity gets the best of me. I sometimes go down rabbit holes online to find answers to my important questions. Okay, maybe they’re not that important. But I enjoy the research process. The one…

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Kick Of Destiny (MM #5070)

The Super Bowl is almost here, finally. The two weeks between the conference championships and the big game seem much longer. And the hype leading up to the game is sometimes too much. Some of the most immense hype this year is Draft Kings’ Kick of Destiny. This year, Peyton and Eli Manning are taking…

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