I love technology until it doesn’t love me. I spend most of my day on my laptop and smartphone, and they’re great until something goes wrong. At that point, it’s time to reboot. The other day, I had the same issue with my DVR. I realize that it’s just a computer, but I wonder why…
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Right now, most of us want our life to get back to normal. But as much as we try, we can’t catch a lucky break. Many hoped to travel over the holiday weekend but quickly found their flights canceled. While the weather was a problem for some, it wasn’t the biggest issue…
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Anytime we have a tragedy, people are quick to offer their thoughts and prayers. But many feel that phrase no longer has any meaning. So, after the Texas school shooting, some have come up with a new way to share their feelings. They claim to be horrified and heartbroken. That almost sounds made-up, and I’m…
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Every so often, I feel my age. Yesterday, a friend mentioned that he was searching for the new Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dew. I had no clue what he was talking about. I’ve had Code Red and Baja Blast in the past, but what was he talking about this time? Boy, was I in for a…
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It’s been a heavy news week. So, as I scrolled through my newsfeed, I was looking for a story that could take my mind off the world’s troubles. The article I found tracked the most popular breakfast food from the year you were born. Some of the foods make sense. Pop-Tarts, Eggo Waffles, and Egg…
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It’s been a long time since I was in school. And I’ve lost touch with most of my classmates. That happens a lot for people my age. Sure, there is a website where you can find out about the people from your younger years. But, there’s one big issue with that site…
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By now, you already know there was a mass shooting at a Texas school on Tuesday. And once again, people will start to argue about access to guns. Yes, that’s something we need to fix. We’ve been fighting about that for a long time. But sadly, some people would rather talk about things that don’t…
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These are rough times for many. A trip to the grocery store can be depressing. Store shelves are empty. And when you do find what you need, it costs too much. Also, food recalls have become an ongoing issue. Over the weekend, stores removed the peanut butter that we always buy from their shelves. And…
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I don’t come from the largest of families. I guess you could say that most of the relatives that I do have could be considered distant relations. I do have a bunch of cousins. But even after all these years, I still don’t know whether they’re first, second, or third cousins. And could even be…
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Over the last few years, I’ve paid more attention to health and science news. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Recently, I started hearing talk about an outbreak of monkeypox. The virus has been around for a long time. In years past, I wouldn’t have paid attention. But now, I pay more attention to…
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