memories

Stressful Night (MM #3205)

It’s the end of another year, and the end of another decade. And for some reason I’ve been thinking about New Year’s Eve 20 years ago. It was a stressful night as I and thousands upon thousands of computer users waited…

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Christmas Memories (MM #3199)

I’m betting that most of us have some special Christmas memories. They may be about family, friends, or even a special toy. Of course my favorite memory is a bit strange…

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Reunion Time (MM #3118)

It’s reunion time for one of my high school classes. I’m one of those lucky people who attended not one but two high schools. I guess you could say that gives me a chance for double the memories…

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Grade School Memories (MM #3107)

Many people like to reminisce about their younger days. You know, for some the good ole days. But for me, my grade school memories are pretty spotty. Sure it’s been a long time, but I have to admit that I’ve also lived a whole lot…

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Tastes Like (MM #2578)

Sometimes when I eat at a restaurant that I loved as a kid it takes me back in time.  The food that I’m eating tastes like my younger days.  But does this food really taste the same, or is it my memory playing tricks on me?

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Historical Markers (MM #2298)

Historical markers are all around us, but do you ever stop to read them? I love history, and historical markers always make me want to pull over if only for a moment…

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Faded Memories (MM #2226)

There comes a point in life when we realize that we don’t all share the same memories. But I don’t know if we can ever prepare for faded memories. Faded memories are things that you thought everyone of a similar age knew, but don’t…

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The BSK (MM #2214)

One of our radio friends from Cleveland passed away this week. Kendall Lewis, known to his listeners as The BSK (Big Sports Kahuna) was just 56. My wife worked with The BSK for a few years and this one’s hurting here hard. We both know that death is something we’re going to face more and…

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Chi-Chis (MM #2105)

Do you remember the old Chi-Chis Mexican Restaurant? I still have a fond place in my heart for the old chain. Many years ago we celebrated my wife’s birthday at Chi-Chis. Back in those days we were thinking party rather than finding a place for a good meal. Who knew that all these years later…

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Tears Of Joy (MM #2053)

I wasn’t sure how I would feel if the Cubs won the World Series. I’ve been a Cubs fan my entire life. And I admit I shed a few tears of joy when the game was over. But I wasn’t crying for me. I shed those tears as some very special memories of my younger…

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