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Streaming Services (MM #4984)

More and more people are cutting the cord and switching exclusively to streaming services. But for many, choosing which service or services to use can be frustrating. No one service has everything in one place. Some of the most popular streamers are Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+, but they aren’t free. And while there are…

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Red Carpet (MM #4917)

Our world has been obsessed with celebrities for as long as I can remember. Long before the internet, finding out about the lives of the rich and famous was a challenge. A quick Google search can give you all the information you desire today. But it doesn’t stop there. When it comes to award shows,…

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Cash Back (MM #4915)

Every time we turn around, someone seems to have their hand in our pockets. Businesses continue to find creative ways to separate you from your money. Some will say they’re still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this may be true for small businesses, many companies are making record profits. But it’s still not…

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Practical Classes (MM #4887)

It’s been a long time since I was in school, much longer than I want to admit. But around this time of year, every year, I think back to my school days. And while many would want to relive those times, I look back for different reasons. I think about my classes and why we…

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Next Pandemic (MM #4851)

It seems like yesterday that we were all home-bound due to COVID-19. And even though it’s been two years since life started returning to normal, the virus continues mutating. Researchers fear that our next pandemic could happen soon and want us to be better prepared. The Bird Flu, which we’ve heard about for the last…

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Got Lucky (MM #4844)

I got lucky the other day. We all face these scenarios in life. A problem arises, and there’s a quick, cheap fix, or it will be a costly situation that takes a long time to solve. That’s what I faced the other day. Our thermostat stopped working on what was supposed to be one of…

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Sloppy Joes (MM #4693)

Back in the day, one of the most popular lunches for kids was Sloppy Joes. It was almost as popular in the school cafeteria as that square they used to serve. And when Manwich hit the grocery store shelves, they became even more popular. I feel they’re less popular with kids today. I preferred the…

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After The Game (MM #4625)

Friday, we decided to surprise my sister-in-law and her family by attending the Semi-State playoff game in which two of her sons played. We didn’t tell our nephews beforehand because we didn’t want to take their minds off their usual game prep. Sadly, they lost, and their season is over. And while many were upset…

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Friday Night Lights (MM #4531)

In many towns across America, tonight’s a big night. It’s the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I’ve paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights. But since a couple of my nephews started playing football, I’ve started following the game. Football on Friday nights wasn’t…

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Jackhammer (MM #4391)

One of the first things people notice when visiting Nashville is the number of cranes dotting our skyline. Construction continues at a rapid pace. I’m experiencing that firsthand. They’re building another skyscraper next door to our corporate offices. And the construction noise often makes it tough to work. The other day, we enjoyed nine hours…

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