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Got A Penny? (MM #1680)

Got a penny to spare? Perhaps you can use it to buy a piece of penny candy or maybe a gumball. Or can you? Is there such a a thing as penny candy anymore?

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An Old Red Bolo Tie (MM #1679)

The other day I posted a picture of myself wearing an old red bolo tie. The reason I say old red bolo tie is because I still have it hanging in my closet. So naturally I took a picture to compare skinny young Kevin to old fat Kevin…

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Grabbing Your iPod (MM #1678)

It’s only been around for 14 years; but for many, the days of grabbing your iPod may soon be over. With the switch to the smartphone and now with the advent of streaming do you still use your iPod?

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Bombarded By Birds (MM #1677)

For some reason birds don’t seem to like me or my car. I get bombarded by birds all the time. And when I say bombarded I mean bombarded by bird droppings. I wonder why….

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Favorite Parking Space (MM #1676)

We all have small quirks and characteristics that even when we dig deep inside don’t understand why we have them. I have a thing for identifying a favorite parking space wherever I work. I’ve done it for years, and don’t know why…

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Those Loud Mufflers (MM #1675)

It might be a sign of maturity, or perhaps me just getting older. But in recent years I found that I can’t stand those loud mufflers that the kids put on their cars. It’s supposed to make them perform better, at least that’s the excuse…

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Keeping Warm (MM #1674)

The weather is changing. And I get a little moody this time of year. In a way, it’s about keeping warm. But naturally, it’s truly something that’s very silly…

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Collecting Points (MM #1673)

Every store seems to be pushing their loyalty card on us. I have a few in my wallet, but with some I just don’t know why. All I seem to be doing is collecting points…

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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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