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Constant Change (MM #1874)

It’s a fact of life that change is fairly constant. But in our new technology driven world constant change is an understatement. It’s tough to keep up. Even if you’re a person who doesn’t always mind change…

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10 Minutes (MM #1873)

It’s Mother’s Day. I’d wish my mother a Happy Mother’s Day here, but she’s never been on the internet. Instead I’ll give her a call. And it’ll last about 10 minutes. It’s not that we’re not close, it’s because my mother is the strong silent type. To have spent her life with both me and…

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Retrograde (MM #1872)

When things seem a little ‘off’ you often hear people claim that the planet Mercury is in retrograde. But did you know that all planets can go into retrograde, too? So… are things a little off for you right now? Well, guess what not only is Mercury currently in retrograde, so are a bunch of…

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Perfection vs Excellence (MM #1871)

The other day I was having a discussion about perfection vs excellence. To some perfection is most importance. But to others, excellence is better. I don’t know if there is a right or wrong side in this discussion, but it’s an interesting topic…

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New Holidays (MM #1870)

The don’t often add new holidays to our calendar. When Martin Luther King Day was added a few years ago it was the last new holiday that’s been created in quite some time. But I know if they’re thinking about adding a new holiday there’s one day that is probably at the top of the…

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That Darn Cat (MM #1869)

We’ve been cursing our cat Bizzie a lot lately. The words ‘that darn cat’ or something a bit more inappropriate have been uttered by both me and my wife recently. For some reason she doesn’t want us to sleep past 6 in the morning anymore. On the weekdays that isn’t a problem since my wife…

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Lifetime Dreams (MM #1868)

We all have dreams. And I’m not talking about the dreams we have when we sleep. I’m talking those lifetime dreams. They can come and go as reality sets in, but I truly believe we have to have dreams to keep us alive…

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Fly On The Wall (MM #1867)

I have few regrets in life. Even if I had the chance to do some things over I’d probably do them the exact same way. But I’d love to be a fly on the wall. Because I’d love to go back and watch those events as they play out. Even if it was just to…

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Tiny Homes (MM #1866)

Have you heard about one of the hottest new trends in living? They’re called tiny homes. And basically it’s an entire house in under 500 square feet. Of course these things are all over television right now as designers should how how to make them special. Really, these things have been around forever. Us old-timers…

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Achilles Heel (MM #1865)

We all have our weaknesses. My Achilles heel, or Kryptonite if you will, are biscuits. I don’t know why they beckon me like they do, but they have for years. The other night we dined at the place in Nashville that is known for its’ biscuits, the Loveless Cafe, and their famous biscuits, called my…

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