In my younger days, I remember thinking that some adults were out of touch. Today, a new generation of youth is likely thinking the same thing. But now, I’m one of those adults. The shoe is on the other foot, as the old saying goes. A few days ago, a text message that my brother-in-law…
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Perhaps you’ve heard that McDonald’s has created an adult Happy Meal. It’s only available for a limited time but is already extremely popular. But some people are already complaining about them, the employees. So many people are ordering them that stores can’t keep up. Some would say that’s a good problem to have. Naturally, employees…
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The color purple has been in the news for the last couple of weeks. No, we’re not talking about the award-winning movie. And this has nothing to do with Prince. Purple is the newest color from M&M’S. But is it a new color? Well, that depends…
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If you enjoy an early dinner, people likely tease you and call you a senior citizen. But researchers now say that the old-timers are doing things the right way. To promote a healthy weight, we should limit all of our meals to ten hours after we wake up. This recent study finds that the later…
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Cold and flu season are on their way. And, of course, medical professionals are worried about a new strain of COVID-19. Naturally, they say you need a flu shot. But most Americans won’t get one. But experts think we should over-prepare this year. The possibility of the coronavirus and the flu combined worries many…
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Many of my favorite rock stars from my youth are either gone or winding down their career. Elton John was in Nashville over the weekend, giving fans one last chance to see him live before he retires from the road. Many artists have performed on a farewell tour, only to hit the road again a…
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Since the pandemic began in early 2020, scientists have been studying viruses more. And they’re not just focused on the Coronavirus. Experts have been trying to figure out how different viruses act. Some, like COVID-19, find weaknesses and strike quickly, while other viruses like HIV can sit dormant in the human body for years. Some…
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My wife is away this weekend, so I thought about making a big pot of chili. You wouldn’t think a simple meal like chili would be controversial, but it is. And the hardest decision is whether to make it with or without beans…
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My parents are hanging tough down in Florida after Hurricane Ian. They still have no power, but that’s the least of their concerns. Today is their 62nd wedding anniversary, and instead of going out to their favorite restaurant, they’ll be roughing it. Hurricanes have been a part of their marriage since the very beginning. It…
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I’ve had cats for many years. But it wasn’t until we adopted our current cat Bizzie that I learned how much cats love cardboard boxes. Most of our cats would hop in a box for a few minutes, but their interest would quickly fade. Not Bizzie. She has many boxes throughout the house that we…
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