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What Can I Personally Do? (MM #1720)

With all that’s going on in the world, I feel a little lost in the sea of humanity (or inhumanity if you prefer). And lately I’ve been wondering what can I personally do?

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Smart Relief (MM #1719)

Have you seen those Smart Relief devices that Shaquille O’Neal advertises on TV? I’ve had one sitting in the medicine cabinet for a long time, not sure if it was really worth my time and effort to try it out on my aching back. Well this week my back has been hurting enough that I…

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Eating Breakfast (MM #1718)

As you know, I often wonder about the strangest things. Like just the other day I was thinking about eating breakfast. No, not the act of eating breakfast, but the preference to eat breakfast. Why is it that some people if given a choice will eat breakfast while others oft for another meal?

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Knowing Your Value (MM #1717)

As the world of retail changes both the retailer and consumer need to change their perceptions. For the consumer, knowing your value to a store or business is extremely important. As traditional stores compete with online retailers for your business, you’re now more valuable as a consumer than ever before..

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Public Transportation (MM #1716)

More and more big cities are talking about public transportation. Nashville has been trying to put together a mass transit plan for a few years. But I’m afraid it may be too late for Nashville and many other cities that don’t already have plans in place. And it’s all because public transportation can’t solve one…

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Singers And Songs (MM #1715)

Music’s been important to me for as long as I can remember. I’ve been consumed with singers and songs forever. But I’m not sure if there are many children who feel that same connection to the music…

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Long Checkout Lines (MM #1714)

Long checkout lines are one of the hazards of holiday shopping, but if retail stores don’t reconsider the checkout process quickly, they’re going to continue to lose shoppers to the online world…

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Smudges And Fingerprints (MM #1713)

I’ve worn glasses most of my life, so getting smudges and fingerprints on the lenses is something that’s driven me crazy for a long time. But now dealing with smudges and fingerprints drives me even crazier…

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Round-trip Travel Time (MM #1712)

I’ve been a road warrior most of my life. I’ve driven hundreds of thousands of miles up and down the highway, but recently I’ve noticed something unique about round-trip travel time. And it makes perfect sense to me…

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Arts And Crafts (MM #1711)

Years ago I worked in retail. I even remember the madness that ensued at toy stores on Black Friday when the Cabbage Patch Kids were first released. But that pales in comparison to the insanity experienced at the arts and crafts store during the holidays…

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