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Procrastination (MM #2204)

Like many young people, I tended to procrastinate when it came to my school work. Procrastination is something I still need to work on. Especially when it comes to the little things…

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American History (MM #2086)

Today is an important day in American history. But sadly, many children today don’t even know that it’s Pearl Harbor Day. FDR once stated today was a day that would live in infamy. But many of today’s school children don’t learn the significance of the day that America entered into World War II.  I honestly…

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Final Exams (MM #1902)

This week is my busiest of the year. It’s the annual CMA Music Fest, and I’ll be running on lots of caffeine and very little sleep. It reminds me of final exams back when I was in college. At least I think it reminds me of final exams. It’s been so long since I was…

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Math And Science (MM #1819)

I was a good student in school, but never really enjoyed most of my classes in math and science. I always believed that I wouldn’t need to use anything more than the basics. Of course, it only makes sense that I really needed a bit more than the basics…

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School Friends (MM #1772)

As we get older we tend to lose contact with friends we’ve made throughout our life. The more you move around the tougher it is. I don’t keep in touch with many school friends, but for my wife it’s a totally different situation…

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Really Long Time (MM #1760)

Have you ever noticed that your perception of time changes as you age? What seemed like a really long time when I was young seems like mere moments today. Okay maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but time definitely shifts as you get older…

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Recurring Dreams (MM #1736)

Most of us have recurring dreams. For some people it’s memories of their school days for others something completely different. I have a recurring dream, and it always comes back around the holidays…

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PTA or PTO (MM #1668)

Since I don’t have kids I don’t necessarily know this answer, but which is better; PTA or PTO? I actually thought they were the same thing, but found out that in theory there are differences. So, which one is best?

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Decoration Day (MM #1524)

We all know that today is Memorial Day; the day that we honor those who have given their life in service to our country. But, did you know that before we celebrated Memorial Day there was Decoration Day?

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Shop Class (MM #1410)

Some men are handy around the house and some men aren’t. I guess I fall somewhere in between. I can do some basic tasks, but if I’d paid more attention during junior high shop class I’d be much handier…

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