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Spike In Prices (MM #4068)

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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Trauma Dumping (MM #3908)

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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Pop-Tart Lawsuit (MM #3875)

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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Pawpaw Trees (MM #3839)

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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Salad Cream (MM #3763)

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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Nugs (MM #3677)

Today we’re talking about nugs. But really, we’re talking about how that word means different things to different people. If you have kids, you know we’re talking about chicken nuggets. But, if you know anything about…

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Most Unpopular (MM #3635)

I was reading a headline the other day that had me scratching my head. The article was talking about the most unpopular brand of soda in the US. The headline didn’t make sense. I understand popular and not popular, but most unpopular? Once I read the article it was fascinating and explained so much…  

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PlayStation (MM #3537)

If you have kids, you’ve likely heard a lot of PlayStation talk in the last few weeks. The PS5 was just released a couple of weeks ago, and most kids will want one. But from what I read, Santa won’t be making everyone happy this year…  

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How Do You Escape (MM #3528)

We’re all struggling with the stress of COVID-19. So today I ask; how are you doing? How do you escape for a day, an hour, or even a moment during this stressful time? I actually have more questions than answers…

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Boiling Water (MM #3426)

Boiling water is one of the first things that people attempt when they learn how to cook. But if you’re a tea drinker you know that using a kettle rather than a microwave oven makes all the difference. Because tea drinkers know that all boiling water is not exactly the same…

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