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Match Game (MM #3761) 

The world is changing around us all the time. Some of it we see, and some we don’t. The old Match Game TV show made me realize just how much our life has changed over the years. It showed me that life’s changed in ways we don’t even notice…  

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Misplaced Anger (MM #3743)

Every day across America, there are news stories of misplaced anger. Some of these only involve people yelling and screaming. And sadly, some can end up with people pulling guns or knives. We have an anger issue, and it’s only getting worse…  

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Selective Memory (MM #3739)

Many people in our world suffer from having selective memory. They’ll call you out on something you say and then play dumb when they do something similar. Politics has always had this problem, and it seems to be getting worse. But these days, it looks like politicians are not alone with what they remember…  

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Celebrity (MM #3737)

Celebrity culture has become an obsession for many people. But anymore, I don’t even know what that means. Are there rules to determine who’s a celebrity and who’s not? Are there different levels? And what about being famous? Every day, I read stories about people I’m supposed to know, but I’ve never heard of them……

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Hate (MM #3716)

In recent months, hate has been an important discussion topic. Some claim that it’s at an all-time high in our society. I honestly think that hate has never gone away, but many were keeping their feelings in check. But, not anymore…

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Sandwich Generation (MM #3703)

We hear people talking about the Baby Boomers or the Millennials, but have you heard of the Sandwich Generation? I had never heard this term until recently, but I guess it’s been around for a while. And while you might not be a member now, you probably will be…

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Never Satisfied (MM #3681)

I’m a person who is never satisfied. I realized this many years ago. Okay, maybe never is too strong of a word. But in all honesty, I can usually find fault with something. I don’t think that everyone is this way, or are they? What I wonder, is this a product of my environment or…

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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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Argue (MM #3669)

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that people want to argue more. Are they upset, or do they want to be heard? Today, we have so many ways to magnify our voice, but we also have more people trying. Perhaps this is people just seeking more attention…  

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Modern Chivalry (MM #3668) 

Today, I have just one question. Is modern chivalry dead? I’m talking simple things, like opening the car door for a woman or offering your jacket when it’s cold. We were taught these things in our youth, but the world is changing. Where do these items fit in our modern world? I truly wonder…  

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