Last weekend, a couple of Nashville suburbs experienced deadly tornadoes. As the climate changes, our area is dealing with more of these violent storms. In the last four years, tornadoes have caused death and destruction within five miles of my home. We’re frequently under tornado warnings here in Middle Tennessee. And I’m stunned by the…
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The holidays are here; for many like me, it’s time for the office holiday party. For most of my life, I dreaded company parties. But my office has adapted the annual party into something that is honestly lots of fun. We don’t hold just one big party for everyone; we do things differently. We break…
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While many people drink coffee daily, more are becoming coffee snobs. Perhaps the increased number of coffee shops in towns big and small has made us more obsessive. I fall into the category of casual coffee drinkers. But I’m amazed at the extremes that some people go to searching for the perfect cup. The other…
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We all know that exercise is the key to living longer. But do people who exercise heavily live longer than those who only do so moderately or even just a little? Researchers from Finland found that extreme exercise is of little benefit to living a longer life. While exercise is essential, smoking and drinking also…
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The college football season is winding down on the field. The bowl games are all left to play over the next month. I have a few friends that are obsessed with college football. Of course, they have a favorite team with nothing to do with where they went to school and have a fantastic knowledge…
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This week, a song released 65 years ago finally hit the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. No, it hasn’t been a long, slow climb; it’s been seasonal. Every December for the last 65+ years, Brenda Lee’s signature tune, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, has reappeared on the music charts. While Christmas songs…
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As Nashville continues to grow, the congestion on our highways is getting exponentially worse. But this is more than just a problem here in Middle Tennessee. Our large metropolitan areas, including Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, are struggling with increased traffic congestion. The state government thinks that it has the answer to many of our highway…
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Work-life balance continues to be a hot topic in the post-COVID world. We’re searching for one solution that will work for everyone. But researchers are finding that’s not possible. There is no single solution; it’s all about the power of choice. The optimum work solution varies by person. For some, in the office, every day…
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