The World Cup is underway, and I find it strange that people who don’t follow the sport are now big fans. I have many friends who used to play soccer, follow the British Premier League, and love the MLS. It makes sense that they’re paying attention. But why do people who know nothing about the…
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Lately, I’ve seen politicians use the phrase ‘cautiously optimistic’ whenever someone asks them a question. Anytime I hear those words, I know they’re just using fancy words that mean nothing. What they’re saying is pure spin…
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Over the Summer, my brother-in-law told us about a TV show we had to watch. It’s called The Bear, and it’s on Hulu. When we heard that it took place in a Chicago Italian Beef restaurant, I knew it was up our alley. But we quickly realized this show was nothing like we expected…
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As we wait for co-workers to join our online meetings, we can get into some interesting topics. The other day, the subject of dressing or stuffing came up. That quickly turned into a discussion about cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving. And it was interesting to seek the puzzled looks from some…
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For many, Thanksgiving is about family, food, and football. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of online talk about mashed potatoes. We even had a discussion yesterday about the best way to make them. For some reason, many have a difficult time making them. That confuses me…
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The other day we were killing time before a meeting started. Of course, everyone was discussing their Thanksgiving plans and traditions. A few coworkers mentioned that it was their favorite holiday. A couple more chimed in that they loved Christmas. When they asked me, I was stumped…
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With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….
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Nashville has been going through an identity crisis for the last few years. The old Nashville is clashing with the new. One of the most significant points for argument is historic buildings. But nobody seems to agree with what that means. Is a building historic? Or is it the business inside that makes it that…
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Haribo, the company that makes the famed gummy bears, is in the news, and this has nothing to do with their Goldbears. The story involves a big check and a lack of gratitude. And it’s also making people ask what’s the point of being a good Samaritan. And as we all know, there are two…
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I’m baffled by a new fast food trend. Many restaurants are now adding onion straws to their burgers or sandwiches. I’m not the biggest fan of onions, but for the most part, the fried version is always lacking. If I remember correctly, both Sonic and Arby’s have recently featured sandwiches with onion straws. And I…
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