pandemic

What Happened (MM #4956)

My wife and I went out for dinner the other night, and everything seemed off. The service was slow, the food wasn’t up to its usual standards, and the limited staff wasn’t good. I’ve noticed this a lot recently. What happened? Many want to blame the COVID-19 pandemic. And while that could be part of…

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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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Variable Pricing (MM #3998)

It’s no secret that many companies struggled throughout the pandemic. And now that we’re trying to get back to normal many of those businesses are looking for ways to make up lost revenue. Some of the big movie chains have decided to try variable pricing. That means you could start paying more for popular movies…

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Chip Shortage (MM #3983)

If you’ve tried to buy a new car or a computer in the last year you know how difficult it can be to find what you want. A computer chip shortage has been felt worldwide for a while now. Some say things should be getting better soon. But others think that this problem could be…

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Perfect Storm (MM #3953)

Recently, we’ve experienced the perfect storm here in the Nashville area. And while the weather plays a part, we’re actually talking about empty shelves at the grocery store. People have been concerned about snow and ice, but that’s only part of why you can’t find much at the grocery store…

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Party? (MM #3936)

Today, many people are wrestling with whether they should party or not for New Year’s Eve. Some people are worried about the ongoing pandemic, while others aren’t in the mood. I understand everyone’s struggle. For some, 2021 has been more of a challenge than 2020. For me, the decision to celebrate is an easy one…

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Fresh Pasta (MM #3935)

When the pandemic began, many people decided to start baking bread with their newly found free time at home. But, many have moved on from making bread to something else; fresh pasta. Making pasta is a new obsession for many people. And you might even know someone who got a pasta maker for Christmas…

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Five Symptoms (MM #3932)

For many people, staying healthy throughout the holidays is a primary goal. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 still has us concerned. If you continue to worry about the virus, experts tell us to watch for five symptoms. But there’s one big issue with this…

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Covid Fatigue (MM #3921)

The one thing that I believe everyone can agree on is that we’re all tired of COVID-19. Covid fatigue is hitting us on different levels. Almost everyone is frustrated with the ongoing pandemic. And for some, they’re tired of just even hearing about it every single day…

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Inflation (MM #3892)

The economy is on everyone’s mind right now. And where you fall on the political spectrum likely determines who you blame. Inflation is something that we’re going to be dealing with for a while. Some people are surprised that costs are rising, and that fact surprises me…

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