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When The Roles Reverse (MM #1672)

They say that there comes a time in the life of a parent and child when the roles reverse. My father turns 80 today, and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there are times when our roles are reversing…

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Money In The Bank (MM #1671)

For a long time I never worried about having money in the bank. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve become more aware of the future and some strange thing that people frequently talk about called retirement…

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Allergic To Peanuts (MM #1670)

When I was growing up I’d never heard of anyone that was allergic to peanuts. So the other day I got to wondering are peanut allergies something brand new?

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Not Really A Normal Guy (MM #1669)

I’ve known for a long time that I’m not really a normal guy. I’ve touched on it before, and If you know me at all you’re probably nodding your head in agreement right now…

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PTA or PTO (MM #1668)

Since I don’t have kids I don’t necessarily know this answer, but which is better; PTA or PTO? I actually thought they were the same thing, but found out that in theory there are differences. So, which one is best?

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In Case Of Emergency (MM #1667)

Who will the police contact on your behalf in case of emergency? More importantly, how do they know where to access your contact info? Tennessee has come up with an interesting solution. Now you can have it embedded in your drivers license…

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The Worst Kind Of Cold (MM #1666)

It’s starting to go around and my wife seems to have it. We’re talking about the worst kind of cold. It’s the one where you think you’re sick but you’re not sure you’re sick. And it only seems to happen this time of year…

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Halloween Candy (MM #1665)

I’ve always had a bit of a sweet tooth. And this time of year truly doesn’t help. With Halloween candy all around, you don’t realize how many small pieces of candy you’ve actually consumed before it’s too late…

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Picking Up Garbage (MM #1664)

There’s a lot I love about Nashville. But there’s one thing I’ve never understood; Why picking up garbage in some parts of town is handled by private companies while the city handles trash in other neighborhoods. It truly makes no sense to me…

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Grits And Cornbread (MM #1663)

I caught a few moments of a TV show the other night that was trying to identify the most southern foods. One person suggested grits and cornbread. While they’re enjoyed in the south are they truly southern foods?

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