I’ve done a fair amount of traveling throughout my life. But I’ve never understood why there are so many brands of hotels and motels. Years ago, there were many family-owned options. Most of those have disappeared. Now, national and international brands control the business. And they offer dozens of brands for people to choose from….
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Consumers today are frustrated. And that’s putting things mildly. Businesses continue to raise prices and decrease service. They’re trying to push the limits without losing customers. For many, it’s not working. Perhaps we’ve reached the boiling point. Now, many companies tell you to download their app in order to save. But they want to track…
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It’s hard to argue against the fact that the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one of the most enduring ’80s comedy classics. This week there is news out of Hollywood that they’re making a sequel to the John Hughes classic. Will we see Ferris as an adult? What could the plot line be? You…
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One of the few good things about being asked to stay at home during the pandemic was the lack of spam phone calls. But sadly, robocalls are back. Now that the world is re-opening the spams calls have begun to ramp up again. But there is one thing I’ve noticed in the last few weeks…
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This time of year we often encounter dead animals in the middle of the road. Recently I noticed something about skunks and their odor. And I’m honestly not sure if I’ve stumbled upon something scientific…
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