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Over The Hill (MM #1360)

Today is another one of my ‘old man’ rants, although I’m really not ranting. I’ve come to accept that I’m thought of as over the hill…

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The Wild One (MM #1359)

I got the news the other day that one of my former Akron coworkers ‘Wild Bill’ Miller had passed away. Bill was great man and taught me a valuable lesson that I’ll remember forever…

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It’s More Than Sports (MM #1357)

I was just sitting there watching TV when I heard the news. The name Bryan Burwell might mean something to you if you’re a real sports fan, at least it should mean something to you…

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Time To Make A List (MM #1356)

I remember the holidays back when I was a youngster. And there was one thing about the holidays I truly dreaded. And I’ve found that even today I’m not the only one who feels that way…

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Try Before You Buy (MM #1355)

There are some things in life that I really would like to try, but it’s not really worth spending the money to have things not work out. And sometimes it’s even the little things that I’d prefer to try before I buy…

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Girls Weekend (MM #1354)

We’ve been on the road a lot lately. And my wife is back on the road again this weekend, but me…..

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Let The Season Begin (MM #1353)

Some people start preparing for the Christmas holiday season shortly after Halloween wraps up. Others wait until the Thanksgiving weekend. Me, I prefer to wait for…

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Your Next Career (MM #1352)

Sadly (or perhaps not), we no longer live in a world where you climb the ladder working for just one company during your employment career. Now, if you want that gold watch for retirement you’ll probably need to purchase it yourself…

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Reaching The Top (MM #1351)

I mentioned yesterday that my wife and I attended one of the Indiana High School football championship games over the weekend. And while we were cheering her Alma Mater on to victory, it also got me to thinking…

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