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Recycled Plastic (MM #4574)

Plastic waste is a worldwide issue. Advocates are targeting many companies, tasking them with creating less petroleum-based products and utilizing more recycled plastic. One of the largest toy companies in the world, LEGO, promised to reduce their reliance on petroleum and cut their carbon footprint. But after years of testing and research, they announced this…

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Jeep Ducking (MM #4573)

You could say that I’m a curious person. I’m always curious about the latest trend or when I notice something that might become trendy. Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen people driving Jeeps with small rubber ducks in line across their dashboards. Some people have just a couple, while others may have dozens….

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Captured (MM #4572)

I’ve seen and done a lot of strange things in my life. But one of the weirdest things I’ve seen in quite a while is the news headline: ‘Kevin Mason Captured.’ The story of the other Kevin Mason has been all over the news recently. And while I don’t think anyone would ever confuse the…

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Loud Mufflers (MM #4571)

When I was in my teens, my car was a part of my identity. Of course, it isn’t easy making a stock VW Beetle seem cool. I switched to a header-style exhaust system to make it sound more impressive. The car gave the impression it was much more powerful than it was. Loud mufflers are…

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Voicemail (MM #4570)

Life changes, and so does technology. I’ve been on the earth long enough to see numerous advances in communications. Growing up, we had the phone on the wall with the long cord. When it rang, you answered. Then, the answering machine became a way to avoid talking to people. The device was gone a decade…

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Stereotypes (MM #4569)

We all know that stereotypes can be damaging, and to better our society, we should work to prevent them. But, while stereotyping can be harmful in the real world, there is a place where stereotypes are welcome. Television, the movies, and morning show radio have all proven that stereotypes can lead to immense success. The…

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Little Red Rodeo (MM #4568)

I’ve often wondered why some songs get stuck in our heads whenever we hear them. Sometimes, they’re songs you love, and other times, they’re just songs you hear often. Recently, I listened to a country song from the 1990s that I hadn’t heard in years. And now, Collin Raye’s song Little Red Rodeo is stuck…

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Predictable (MM #4567)

I consume a lot of media. Radio, TV, podcasts, streaming video, audio, you name it, I’m plugged in all the time. And one thing I’ve noticed with much of this content is that it’s often predictable. Creating content, no matter the medium, is often formulaic. After a while, you see the patterns. You can even…

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Competition (MM #4566)

Has decorating for Halloween become a competition? When I was growing up, most people just craved a jack-o-lantern and perhaps stuck a candle inside. If you had kids, you might tape a few cardboard ghosts, pumpkins, or black cats to your doors and windows. Today that isn’t even really decorating for most people. This year,…

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First Aid Kit (MM #4565)

You only think about a first aid kit once you need one. We have a small box around the house, so we’re usually ready for any medical emergency. But the other day at work, I ran into a door-mounted coat hook and needed to put something on the wound. So I went in search of…

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