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Spirit Halloween (MM #4239)

You don’t have to be a fan of the season to know that Spirit Halloween is the place to go for quick and easy costumes. But many make fun of the stores. That’s because they pop up in closed retail outlets and are long gone every year shortly after the 31st. But this week, they’ve…

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Ghoulash (MM #4238)

I don’t understand why, but recently I’ve seen a recipe for Ghoulash popping up on my social media feeds. I haven’t eaten that since I was in grade school. It goes by numerous names, like beefy mac or chili mac, or you might know it as something else. But I do remember it was one…

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Frequent Updates (MM #4237)

I spend much of my day on the computer. And I realize that I’m not a typical user, so your experience may not be the same. But over the last year or two, I’ve noticed more frequent updates than in years past. And, of course, now, you can’t keep putting them off. And when you…

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Middle Seat (MM #4236)

If you’re like most people, all you have to hear are the words middle seat, and you shudder just a bit. It doesn’t matter where or when; the seat in the middle is always the one you try to avoid. Well, finally, someone is trying to do something about it. Virgin Australia Airlines has a…

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Talk To Someone (MM #4235)

Every day we hear a story on the news that reminds us we have a mental health crisis in America. The latest school shooting in St. Louis is another example. Experts tell us that we should talk to someone if we have problems. But isn’t admitting we have a problem more than half the battle?…

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No Clue (MM #4234)

If you’ve been shopping in any store recently, it’s likely been a bit frustrating. We still have many supply chain issues, there seem to be fewer people working in the store, and if you ask for help, they usually have no clue. And instead of lying to you, they tell you that straight up…

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Piles Of Leaves (MM #4233)

As the weather turns cooler, the fall foliage becomes a topic of interest for many. Some love to travel to see the tree turning beautiful colors. Others look at everything and simply see piles of leaves. One of the things that kids love to do this time of year is play in those piles. Over…

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Towels (MM #4232)

Most of us have towels in rooms throughout our house, big ones, and small ones, but we don’t pay much attention to them. In football, Pittsburgh is famous for its Terrible Towels. But when did they become an item in baseball? I’ve noticed that nearly every team in the baseball playoffs has a rally towel…

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Cookie Monster (MM #4231)

It seems that everyone has been talking about Cookie Monster this week. On Twitter, the other day, our blue furry friend from Sesame Street announced something that caught some off guard. He has a first name, and it’s not Cookie. Now I’m not sure why so many have been talking about this. It’s something we…

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Fantasy Football (MM #4230)

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had friends who participated in fantasy football each week of the NFL season. I know some people who were in 2 or 3 different leagues. But this year, I’ve heard no one talk about it. Have the new sports betting apps changed everything? I’m betting they have…

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