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Robocalls (MM #1517)

Over the last few years robocalls from telemarketers have become a problem. But I’m starting to have another problem with these automated phone calls. I’m now getting them from legitimate companies that have my personal information.

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Making The Bed (MM #1516)

Housekeeping has never been my thing. And one of the things I really loathe is making the bed. I rollover so much during the night that making the bed makes little sense. But my wife has different feelings about making the bed…

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My Growling Stomach (MM #1515)

Recently something has been driving me crazy. It’s my growling stomach. Sure when you’re dieting, your stomach occasionally grumbles. But lately my stomach has been growling a lot…

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Wanting To Be Remembered (MM #1514)

I’m sure it’s a feeling that most, if not all of us have had since the dawn of time, but social media really makes it obvious that there is one thing that people really desire. They’re simply wanting to be remembered…

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Wishing You Sweet Dreams (MM #1513)

I’m sure that you’ve heard the phrase “Sweet Dreams”. Many people say it to loved ones when they’re heading off to sleep. My question, what exactly are “sweet dreams”?

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Jerry’s Kids (MM #1512)

If you’re of a certain age, all I have to say is the phrase ‘Jerry’s Kids’ and you know exactly what I’m talking about; The Labor Day Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Sadly it looks like a part of our history is no more…

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Family Traits (MM #1511)

There are some things that are passed from generation to generation. No, I’m not talking old family photos or grandma’s old quilt. I’m talking about those special family traits…

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Magnets And Copper (MM #1510)

No matter how old you are, I don’t have to tell you that getting older stinks. Sure, there are some decent aspects, but often the downside outweighs the upside. Today we touch on a couple of subjects you’ll want to be familiar with when you get old; magnets and copper…

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Vent Windows (MM #1509)

Today You’ll probably say that I’ve begun thinking like an old man. You know the guy, he’s the one that reminds you what it was like in the good old days. I’m actually feeling a bit nostalgic today, for something that’s been gone a mighty long time; vent windows…

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Paper Towels (MM #1508)

Every now and then we attempt to tackle some of the hot topics in our world. You know, the things that we’re not supposed to talk about in mixed company, like sex, politics, religion, and paper towels…

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