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Bounce Back (MM #4198)

When I was younger, my body could quickly adapt to any change in my schedule. But as I’ve gotten older, any drastic changes to my routine affect me for a long time. It’s not as easy to bounce back after a shift in sleep patterns. Thanks to changes in our work schedules, both my wife…

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Waiting For Hours (MM #4197)

I’ve never been the most patient person. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to go with the flow a bit more. But the stories from England where people are waiting for hours to pay their respects to the Queen boggle my mind. Most people have stood in line for 8 to 10 hours. And…

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Confusion (MM #4196)

The other day I heard that old song by Bobby Russell called Saturday Morning Confusion. It wasn’t that of a hit back in the day, but for some reason, we still hear it every now and then, some 50+ years later. I used to love Saturdays, but now I often find myself in some confused…

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Need A Backup (MM #4195)

The way we conduct meetings has changed a lot. That’s partially due to technology. And, of course, the pandemic has impacted things over the last couple of years. But today, things aren’t often easy. And the lesson we all need to learn, you need a backup. Thanks to tools like Zoom, Teams, and Skype, there…

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Office Gossip (MM #4194)

For many years, companies, no matter their size, tried to keep office gossip to a minimum. But now, as they attempt to get employees excited about returning to the office, they’re using office gossip as a selling tool. It sounds a bit far-fetched, but it might work. While most people found that working from home…

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Crisis Line (MM #4193)

A few months back, I read an article about the government setting up a mental health crisis line that you could dial with only three digits, 988. Now I realize that remembering three numbers is much easier than remembering 10. And I admit, I was skeptical. If people don’t know the difference between 911 and…

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Royalty (MM #4192)

Can someone explain to me why we are so fascinated by British royalty? I understand that most of us have only known one Queen in our lifetime. But why are we obsessed with the bickering brothers, William and Harry? Right now, nothing else matters to many people. They can’t get enough news about the passing…

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Never Forget (MM #4191)

Yesterday was the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. After all of these years, the day still makes me pause. Everyone vowed they’d never forget. But I think many of us moved on, and that’s concerning. Some go through the motions of posting pictures on social media or asking the age-old question, “what were you…

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Large Frosty (MM #4190)

These days, I try to stay away from fast food. But every so often, I do get a craving. Recently we stopped at Wendy’s, and I got a large Frosty. My wife usually goes for the original chocolate. Depending on my mood, I’ll have either that or the vanilla-flavored treat. But I forgot that they…

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High School Football (MM #4189)

This time of year, Friday nights are all about high school football. I haven’t paid much attention to the sport until recent years, but now I have two nephews who play. I wish I could watch or listen to their games. We have the technology, but no one seems to care. Sure, it would be…

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