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Pizza Slice (MM #1862)

Okay, I’ve got another one of my brilliant business ideas. I just wish I was the guy who could truly make it happen. It all revolves around a pizza slice; literally. I was driving down the road the other day when the idea struck me. It seems too simple. I wonder what I’m leaving out….

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Regional Products (MM #1861)

Back in my younger days, you could find many products that were only available in certain parts of the country. These regional products were everywhere. But now with all the big box stores that have taken over these regional products seemed to have for the most part disappeared…

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No Middle (MM #1860)

Everywhere we turn, people seem to be at odds with one another. Sure there’s always been disagreement, but not like this. Is it because there is no middle? I mean, no middle class and no middle ground. Perhaps the two are related…

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Food Trucks (MM #1859)

Food trucks have become a big thing in Nashville and in other cities the last few years. And while they’re working here, some towns are still afraid of them. My old stomping ground of Akron doesn’t want anything to do with food trucks. But there’s a new development in the food truck world that’s very…

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Crosswalks (MM #1858)

Today we ask a Seinfeldesque question. Now, imagine me doing a Jerry Seinfeld imitation; “So what’s the deal with crosswalks? Why won’t people walk in them? Are they cross?” If people won’t use them why do we even have them?

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Goodbye Prince (MM #1857)

Goodbye Prince. It often surprised people who only know me for country music when they find out that I’m a HUGE Prince fan. But I’m not one of those crazy fans. At least I don’t think I am. People who know me well, were checking in on me yesterday to see how I was doing….

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Cultural References (MM #1856)

Face it, we’re all getting older. But it’s not the number or even the aches and pains that make you feel old, it all starts with cultural references. These days your cultural references tend to indicate not only how old you are, but also how old you feel…

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Waffle House (MM #1855)

If you’ve ever traveled through the south you’ve no doubt seen a Waffle House or two…or ten. They’re everywhere. To me, there’s something magic about Waffle House late at night… Sure they’re busy for breakfast, but late at night….

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Race Against Time (MM #1854)

I’m often in a race against time. Now I’m not actually talking about the aging process, I’m really talking about racing time. It may not sound right, but I can explain. I think it will make more sense…

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Extra Stress (MM #1853)

I always feel some extra stress this time of year. Even though the calendar says it’s the 18th, it’s actually tax day. And that causes a lot of stress. I think everyone who’s self employed feels extra stress during tax time. We have to be focused on money and taxes all year…

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