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Another Year Older (MM #4229)

I am truly blessed to have both of my parents still going strong into their 80s. Today, my father is another year older. He’s turning 87, and I admit that it probably causes me more stress than it does my father. I’ve never really cared about celebrating my birthday, but I can’t say the same…

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Trying To Park (MM #4228)

Even though cars have gotten smaller, trying to park is difficult for many people. I now park in a parking garage at work, and I’ve noticed everyone wants to back into their space. And almost every one of them is in there crooked. I can’t imagine any of them trying to parallel park their vehicles…

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Making Excuses (MM #4227)

If you’re a sports fan, you regularly hear coaches and players making excuses, especially after an unexpected or season-ending loss. The next few weeks are the busiest in sports. And you’re going to hear a lot of coaches trying to make the fans feel better. But as we all know, in sports, there are always…

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Tying Up The Courts (MM #4226)

One of our problems with the judicial system today is nuisance lawsuits. People are tying up the courts with frivolous claims. Some say the Texas Pete case I discussed yesterday could be considered a nuisance. I wasn’t sure until I read a story claiming the man filing that lawsuit also filed claims against other national…

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Texas Pete (MM #4225)

Hot Sauce lovers are usually very serious about their favorites. There are literally thousands of brands from which you can choose. And even if you’re not a fan, you’ve likely heard of some of the biggest brands. Tabasco, Frank’s Red Hot, and Texas Pete are some of the best-known. But some people are clueless about…

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Hit The Trail (MM #4224)

Numerous city, county, or state tourism boards want you to hit the trail. I’m talking about food trails. And in recent years, I’ve heard of a few options just hours away. In southern Ohio, you’re encouraged to try all the various chili parlors that serve Cincinnati-style chili on the Coney Trail. Indiana has a Tenderloin…

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Price Matching (MM #4223)

The shopping experience has changed so much in recent years. Amazon forced some stores to make changes then the pandemic made many stores change even more. Price matching has become a frequent occurrence. Recently, I’ve stopped at a few big box stores because I need something specific. I checked online to determine which location had…

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Seasons (MM #4222)

Even though math was never my favorite subject in school, I usually did very well. I may have forgotten some parts of Algebra, but I still have the basics down pat. But maybe my math is off these days. We all know that there are four seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. And the TV…

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White Bronco (MM #4221)

I was sitting at a stoplight last night when a white Bronco drove by. Instantly my mind took me back to 1994 and the infamous car chase with Al Cowlings and O.J. Simpson in the Ford 4×4. That’s been nearly 30 years. But the sight of a similar vehicle brought back so many memories. That…

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Playoffs (MM #4220)

The baseball playoffs are underway, and the new wildcard series didn’t deliver the TV ratings punch that people had wanted. Baseball has been losing popularity in America over the last few decades. Many people question whether we should still call it America’s pastime. Baseball has been tweaking the rules for years to keep young people…

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