pandemic

Where Did Summer Go? (MM #3820)

Where did summer go? Even though the season technically ends in two weeks, this year, it seemed so short. And while we lost all of last summer, this year was even stranger. And to me, this year was worse than last year, even though we could do a little more…

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Cat Owners (MM #3819)

Most cat owners would agree that their furry friends are moody. And during the pandemic, vets have reported they had to treat many cats for depression. And it may not surprise many why the cats are so depressed…

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2020 Olympics (MM #3776)

They may be a year late, but the 2020 Olympics are finally underway. And many people are excited to watch some of their favorite sports like gymnastics and swimming. But personally, the games don’t seem to be as exciting as they were back when I was younger. And I think I know why…  

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Heading To The Airport (MM #3736)

If you’re planning on heading to the airport to fly somewhere, you might want to think twice. Some still question the safety of air travel because of the pandemic. But that’s not the biggest concern of late. People causing trouble on airplanes is a much greater concern right now…  

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Swimming This Summer (MM #3695)

If you plan on doing any swimming this summer, you might be out of luck. It doesn’t matter if you use a community pool or have one at home. A shortage of chlorine could be shutting down many pools this year. And the reasons why are very interesting…  

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Diversions (MM #3675)

With all that society has been through in recent years, we must all find some diversions. At the beginning of the pandemic, it was baking bread and adult coloring books. But now, for some people, the silly things that keep them occupied are getting rather bizarre…  

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Lucky (MM #3644)

I’ve never considered myself a lucky person. Like many, I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve got. But recently, I’ve had a few friends tell me that I’m one of the lucky ones. And it’s not for a reason you’d expect…  

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Grape-Nuts (MM #3608)

A wide variety of items at the grocery store have been harder to find over the last year. Recently, one of my breakfast favorites, Grape-Nuts has been missing from the store shelves. And the company that makes the breakfast cereal can’t, or won’t explain exactly why…  

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Bumping Elbows (MM #3597)

Since COVID-19 began, many people have taken to bumping elbows rather than shaking hands. And I truly thought that elbow bumps were something new, but they aren’t. So, does anyone know the proper etiquette? I have so many questions…  

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Typical (MM #3574)

For months now, everyone is talking about getting back to normal. But at this point, is that even possible? Today, I pose the question should we focus on typical rather than normal? While they are similar, there is a difference…  

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