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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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The Struggle Is Real (MM #3631)

For many years, when people used the phrase the struggle is real, they meant it as a joke. They were often talking about first-world problems. But recently, when people talk struggles, there is no joking implied…

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Out Of Control (MM #3607)

There’s been a lot of talk about the climate of cancel culture in our society today. We touched on this here on the podcast about 6 months ago. Many feel that social media has added to the problem. Some feel how we treat others is out of control. Like many topics, people can’t seem to…

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Right And Wrong (MM #3606)

We have a lot of problems right now in America. And I realize that to many, that is an understatement. But if we get down to the heart of the matter, it’s simple. We can’t agree on right and wrong. There is no gray area anymore. And this problem has been hiding just below the…

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Anger And Fear (MM #3366)

Two of our most basic emotions are anger and fear. And today I pose the question, could these two emotions also play a huge role in what causes hatred? I know that I’m oversimplifying things, but…

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Extremes (MM #3353)

Some experts claim that we currently live in a world of extremes. And sociologists are very worried. While historically there have been times that seemed rather extreme, there was always room for compromise. But now…

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