Insurance companies are beginning to panic. They feel climate change is causing more natural disasters, meaning they must pay on homeowner claims. Over the last few years, there have been so many major hurricanes in Florida that insurance companies have canceled policies and have stopped issuing new ones. Their lack of desire to payout proves…
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Today is Labor Day, and I’m somewhat confused. What is Labor Day anymore? The government created the holiday to honor our blue-collar workers, those who labored. It’s supposed to be a day where we pay tribute to those who, as Donna Summer would say, work hard for the money. But we don’t live in a…
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Three letters strike fear into nearly everyone. No, I’m not talking about the IRS. Nor am I thinking of the FBI or CIA. Three letters that can cause a fantastic amount of stress are HOA. I’ve never heard anyone say something positive about their homeowner’s association. People think they bring some benefit to the neighborhood,…
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It’s human nature to be curious. But why are we so fascinated with accidents on the highway? We encountered some rubberneckers last night as we were heading home from dinner. There was a truck on fire across the road. So naturally, everyone had to stop to look. It was causing a massive traffic jam for…
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Walmart has been taking a lot of heat recently for reducing the number of cashiers and increasing the number of self-check stands. They’re about to make another change that has incensed some customers. Walmart is about to make changes to its shopping carts. You need to pay a deposit to use one of these new…
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As we age, many of us pay more attention to our health. When something doesn’t feel right, you wonder if it’s a health problem or just a one-off issue. One topic many think about is heart health. Researchers have studied heart attacks for a long time. And they believe they’ve identified the telltale signs that…
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My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They’ve lived in Florida for many years, so they stay prepared if the hurricane changes course at the last minute. These hurricanes often stress me out more than…
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It’s been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily highs will now only be in the low 90s. I’ve felt horrible over the last few weeks, and I…
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Throughout our lifetime, we’re encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They just wrapped up this year’s tournament in Williamsport, PA. It’s one of my favorite sporting events to watch every year. Most of these kids show…
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The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We’ve received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that it’s always the same fruit in this gift basket. I’m not complaining because it’s the thought that counts, but it…
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