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Dead Mouse (MM #4942)

I had to take my car in for a repair yesterday. I wasn’t sure what was causing the problem. When I turned my defroster on high, it sounded like a jet airplane taking off. I expected it to be the blower motor or perhaps the housing around it. I’m unsure how all that works under…

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Get Gas (MM #4941)

There are some things we do that we give thought to them. These are simple things that you’ve done thousands upon thousands of times. But then, one day, something changed. I get gas at least once a week. I’ve done that nearly every week, sometimes more, sometimes less, for over 45 years. Usually, it’s the…

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Lights On (MM #4940)

It’s been decades since I took driver’s ed, but I still know the rules of the road. Through the years I’ve held a driver’s license in seven states, and most of the rules are the same in most. But late last week, I wondered if others remembered the rules. We left for Indiana on Friday…

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Apple Butter (MM #4939)

Our local meteorologists tell us this momentary fall-like weather won’t last long. We can thank Hurricane Helene for this brief blast of cool weather. Of course, a fantastic amount of rain came with it, but at least we got a glimpse that fall is technically here. Yesterday, I talked about one of my seasonal favorites,…

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Apple Cider (MM #4938)

As Hurricane Helene tears through the southern states, it’s starting to feel like Fall. The feeling may only last for a few days, but the nasty weather we’re experiencing in Tennessee makes it feel like the season might finally change. Many people love it when the weather turns cold. For some, it triggers the desire…

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Stonehenge (MM #4937)

I find the facts of history that interest people fascinating, as well as the things that don’t. Our obsession with dinosaurs, the Pyramids, and Easter Island amazes me. Another historic place that people never get tired of hearing about is Stonehenge. Perhaps you have to see it in person to get the full effect. I’ve…

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Clothing (MM #4936)

You get up in the morning, go to your closet, and you pull something out to wear. Most don’t think much about it. The only time you go shopping is when you have to. This may seem like the norm for many of us, but it’s not. Most people, including myself, have more clothing than…

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Traffic Calming (MM #4935)

As Nashville continues to grow, we struggle with road congestion like many big cities. On our November ballot is an initiative to raise the sales tax to provide dedicated funding for sidewalks, traffic signals, and an improved bus network. People have been cutting through neighborhoods for the last few years to avoid tie-ups. The city…

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Shots (MM #4934)

With the season turning to Fall, some doctors say it’s time to get your flu shots. And while you’re at it, you should also get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. For some, doctors also recommend getting the vaccine for RSV. Some people ignore the advice and avoid the vaccines. For me, I don’t want to risk…

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The Box (MM #4933)

Amazon made a big announcement recently. They told office workers that hybrid working and work-from-home initiatives are ending. Beginning in January, workers must be in the office five days a week. Experts say this is a big mistake. The pandemic changed our world forever. Everyone is revisiting their work-life balance. Many feel the box has…

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