In today’s society, we throw out the term visionary randomly. Is there a criteria for anointing someone with this lofty title? Can you apply it to yourself? Don’t get me wrong; I’m not trying to say that about myself. The other day, on TV, someone claimed they were a visionary. Can you even say that…
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I always thought that LOL and OMG were acronyms. But I recently found out that they are considered initialisms. Most of us now use LOL when we’re sending a text message or email. But many young people are leaving the use of LOL to baby boomers. They’re using a new and longer initialism to denote…
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Trends in apparel are constantly changing. I just learned that shackets for men were in style this year. I’d never heard of the term before, but from looking at the word, I could deduce that it’s a combination of shirt and jacket. Didn’t we used to call those CPO jackets? I had a couple of…
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I think I’ve gotten more vaccines in the last few years than I’ve received throughout my adult life. I’ve been getting the flu shot and all of the COVID boosters. Even though I hate needles, I’ve tried to prioritize my health. But now, the CDC taunts many of us who dislike getting shots. They’ve recommended…
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Over the last few years, the pressure to leave a gratuity has increased. More people than ever have their hands out looking for a tip. USA Today just did a study and found that, on average, the worst tippers in America are from Illinois. The most generous are from California. The state of Tennessee didn’t…
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I was out late last night. I got home at 8 p.m. No, that’s not a typo. I’ve finally hit that point where a late night is getting home at a time when most young people are just heading out. Like many, I used to burn the candle at both ends. Back in my radio…
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The International Olympic Committee announced they are adding five sports to the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles: cricket, squash, lacrosse, baseball/softball, and flag football will issue medals in 2028. Baseball/softball returns after a short absence, while cricket returns for the first time in over 120 years. The addition that makes no sense to me…
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My wife and I just returned from Indiana, where we took part in the memorial service for my father-in-law. As we age, it’s a sad statement knowing one of the few times we get together with extended family is during funerals. I find myself reflecting on the past every time I attend a memorial service…
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The legend of the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot if you prefer, has been around for over a thousand years. At times, the myth seems to come and go. There will be numerous sightings in the span of a couple of years, then nothing for an extended period. Last week, a couple traveling by train through Colorado…
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For those of you who ponder the latest fashion trends, you’ll be interested to know that sweaters are back in style this year. Do they ever go out of style? I prefer to wear one rather than wearing a jacket. When you’re a big guy like me, jackets are cumbersome. Dressing in layers is easier…
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