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Same Problems (MM #4067)

Over the last few months, I started having problems with my cell phone provider. I’d been with them for 17 years, and I knew the end was near once they told me they were raising my rates again. So I made the change to a new company. And, of course, I’m already running into the…

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Best Coffee (MM #4066)

Through the years, I’ve learned one thing about coffee drinkers. Almost every one of them is opinionated. Just ask a java lover what’s the best coffee, and they’ll tell you. But good luck getting a consensus answer. It’s a very personal subject…

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Belly Fat (MM #4065)

I’ve talked about it before, but I’ve struggled with being overweight for years. I have no one to blame but myself. The struggle is real. So, I’m always looking for ways to help lose weight and some belly fat. So, anytime I can find an article with helpful tips, I check it out…

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Bad Son (MM #4064)

It’s Mother’s Day, and I’m feeling a bit guilty. I forgot to send my mother a card. Now I realize this isn’t a huge sin, but I feel like a bad son. I’ll still talk to my mom today, but I forgot to do one key thing; look at the calendar…

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Spoiled Princess (MM #4063)

Like many pet owners, our cat rules the house. I think it’s safe to say she’s a spoiled princess. She spends most of her time sitting in the window, watching the world pass by. Lately, she’s had some visitors. Some of the neighborhood strays stop by to visit. And she doesn’t know what to do…

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Tough Being A Fan (MM #4062)

Almost everyone is a fan of something. People who love sports, music, and politics tend to be the most vocal. But there are some days when it’s tough being a fan. But let’s be honest, should our obsessions bother us as they do? Wednesday was one of those days for me…

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Spread Too Thin (MM #4061)

Some will say that there aren’t many subjects today where everyone can agree. But I have found one thing that seems to be universal; we’re all spread too thin. From work to home, it feels like we never get ahead. And I don’t see that changing for any of us…

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Student Loans (MM #4060)

Student loans have become a hot topic over the last few years. Many people want the current administration to forgive student loan debt. And, of course, this subject is very polarizing. If you ever went to college, you probably had some loan debt. But, where you are in life likely plays more into how you…

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Bossware (MM #4059)

Bossware is something you might not have heard about. But if you work from home, you might soon encounter it. It’s a form of computer tracking spyware that some companies are beginning to use to monitor their remote employees. It’s a way for the managers to keep tabs on people to make sure they’re not…

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Unlucky (MM #4058)

One of the most popular breakfast cereals has been unlucky for hundreds of people across America in recent months. Nearly 500 people have reported that Lucky Charms has caused them to get violently ill. They’re asking the government to have the cereal recalled. But so far, the FDA has done nothing…

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