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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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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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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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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Just last week on the podcast, I was talking about celebrity obsession. Recently, I’ve noticed a growing trend in a specific kind of celebrity story. These stories all discuss how fans are concerned about certain celebrities. Stories about Britney Spears always pop up whenever she posts a picture on Instagram. Most of these stories always…
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Have you seen the sudden spike in prices this week at the gas station? I filled up last weekend, and prices have already jumped nearly 40 cents this week. And it seems everyone thinks they know the reason for these increases. Of course, I have a theory, too…
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Yesterday I discussed how some have begun oversharing online. But there’s also a growing number who use social media for trauma dumping. And this is concerning to many doctors. People are sharing traumatic parts of their life, solely to solicit a reaction from their friends. And while this makes them feel better for a moment,…
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I’ve professed my love for Pop-Tarts in the past. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. But there are some flavors I want to like more than I do. I love strawberries but have always been disappointed by Strawberry Pop-Tarts. And a recent Pop-Tart lawsuit may explain why…
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Back in my younger days, anytime we were out playing, we had to worry about dodging the fruit from the pawpaw trees. There was always rotten fruit on the ground, and you hated stepping on it. And after all these years, I just found out that those squishy things were edible…
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At this point, there aren’t many products in the grocery store that I haven’t seen or tried. Sure, there may be a new brand or flavor, but for the most part, I’m not often stunned by a product in the store. But recently, I saw Salad Cream for the first time. It was something I’d…
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