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The 50-50 Club (MM #1710)

Today my in-laws are celebrating their 50th anniversary. And while that’s an amazing achievement for any couple, my wife and I have now become members of a pretty exclusive club. I call it the 50-50 club. Because as of today we both have parents who have celebrated at least 50 years of marriage…

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Giving Thanks Every Day (MM #1709)

It’s Thanksgiving, traditionally the one day of the year that everyone pauses to gives thanks. But with all of the insanity going on around us, it reminds me that my troubles truly are few. And I really need to stop remember that I should be giving thanks every day…

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Wonderful Problem To Have (MM #1708)

I was just thinking back to my younger days and some of the lonely holidays I’d prefer to forget. Fortunately with all the family and friends in our life we never have to worry about being alone on the holidays. In fact we had numerous Thanksgiving dinner invitations. And that’s a wonderful problem to have…

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Wandering The Aisles (MM #1707)

My wife and I have already begun our Christmas shopping, We’re trying to get a jump on the holiday gift buying. We were in the toy store the other day and I found myself wandering the aisles. Visits to the toy store used to be much easier…

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Our Next President (MM #1706)

It’s hard to believe that we’re less than a year away from electing a new President. I used to be very passionate about politics, but over the years I’m become more pessimistic. I can’t find a single candidate who I’d be excited to call our next President.

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Who Loves The McRib? (MM #1705)

The McRib sandwich is back at McDonald’s for a limited time. It’s been coming back periodically for years. Have you ever eaten one of these things? I don’t go to McDonald’s much anymore, but I can’t figure out if there truly is anyone who loves the McRib…

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Kids Stare At Me (MM #1704)

Little kids are always fascinated with me. And it’s not for my charming personality. For some reason, kids stare at me. Every time I’m introduced to a child they just stare. Actually, they’re staring at my hair…

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Eye Doctor Visits (MM #1703)

I’ve had issues with my eyesight throughout the years, but always make sure I keep up with my eye doctor visits. I’m truly amazed at how many people, no matter their age take their eyesight for granted. I had my semi annual check up just the other day…

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Accepting Refugees (MM #1702)

So much is going on around the world. Of course everyone’s talking about the massacre in Paris. But in addition to that everyone (and I do mean everyone) seems to have an opinion on the US accepting refugees from Syria. It’s an amazingly complex issue with more questions than answers…

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Suicide Bombers (MM #1701)

Like so many people I’ve been following the news a bit closer over the last few days. I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the massacre in Paris. And the thing I’m trying to understand most, is what goes through the mind of the suicide bombers…

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