I’ve been following sports for a long time. Some of my earliest memories are going to games with my father when he did radio play-by-play. I followed in his footsteps for a short time in my radio career. And while I haven’t stayed obsessed with sports throughout my life, I still keep up with most…
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Whenever I head back to Indiana to see my nieces and nephews, I hear stories of how they’re doing in school. Two of my nephews are currently in high school. One is a Senior, the other a Junior. Their tales of education today remind me why I would never want to return. So many people…
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I realize that I can sometimes sound like a grumpy old man. That’s the life of a Baby Boomer. I never complain about big things, only the silly things that aren’t really an issue; you know, first-world problems. I’m a big fan of the quarter-zip sweater. I have dozens of them. They’re warm, durable, and…
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It may be Black Friday, but don’t worry; I haven’t taken up running. When people started jogging in the 1970s, I tried it for a moment, a very brief moment. I have always hated running. I never liked it when I was young and in good shape. Running was something we had to do if…
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Happy Thanksgiving! For many, it’s been a challenging year, but there is so much to be thankful for today and every day. Many people have traditions that are associated with Thanksgiving. For some, it could be gathering with family; for others, watching football on the tube; and for most, eating. And may do a lot…
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The motion picture Wicked has already grossed $175 million worldwide in just one week. My wife will see it with some of our nieces and nephews on Friday. I took her to see it on Broadway years ago, and that was more than enough for me. I’ve never been a big fan of musicals, so…
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Nashville is still one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., And that means we continue to deal with the growing pains that many cities face. Increased crime is one of the bigger issues. Stolen cars and guns are a continuing problem. Lately, the criminals are getting much more brazen. Smash-and-grab robberies are on the…
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You should take note if you’re thinking about using cash when you’re out shopping this holiday season. Some stores will be looking at your dollar bills closely. Stores like Walmart and Target will no longer accept torn, mutilated, or discolored cash. Retailers are extra cautious since the one-dollar bill still needs to be updated with…
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For many people, visiting their favorite Mexican restaurant often means margaritas, tacos, chimichangas, and fajitas. And while many people know that I love tacos, I also splurge every now and then and order fajitas. But one thing has always bothered me when I order them. While often served on a sizzling skillet filled with meat,…
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If you’ve watched any TV lately, there’s no doubt that the holidays are almost here. The never-ending number of commercials is just one of the obvious clues. I can tell by the number of teases for the latest holiday baking shows on the Food Network. I must admit, while I do love this time of…
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