summer

Summer Cold (MM #5210)

We’re not even a week into Summer, and I already have a Summer cold. I didn’t stand a chance. My wife started catching something over the weekend. We both have severe allergies, so at first, she wasn’t sure if it was just allergies or something more. For her, it’s a chest cold. It’s not bad,…

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Creamsicle (MM #5184)

Like many kids, I loved it when I heard the bells of the ice cream truck heading down my street. I know they still exist, but they’re not something you often see. Now that we have convenience stores, you can get your favorite frozen treat anytime. Back in the day, I had a few go-to…

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Another Heat Advisory (MM #4880)

It’s been a brutal Summer. The heat and humidity never seem to break. Most days in July we had a high temperature of over 90 degrees. And August is starting the same way with another heat advisory. When I was younger, I never worried about the heat or humidity. But, like many others, as I…

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More School (MM #4821)

The school year has wrapped up for more students here in Middle Tennessee. And the last thing many kids want is more school. Now, I’m not talking about summer school. But I noticed a trend around town. Most churches that conduct vacation bible school every summer now do it the week after school ends. It’s…

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BBQ Season (MM #4813)

Many consider Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial kick-off to summer. And that means BBQ season is underway, too. Or should I write it as barbecue season? That’s another podcast for another day. I don’t cook out much anymore. We haven’t had a grill for years. I know a lot of folks who love…

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Heat Advisory (MM #4542)

It’s been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily highs will now only be in the low 90s. I’ve felt horrible over the last few weeks, and I…

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Summer Is Over (MM #4530)

Have you heard the news? Summer is over, or at least that’s what I read on Facebook, or was it Twitter? Sure, the temperature was near 100 degrees last week, but Fall must be here. Nearly a dozen friends found Halloween decorations in stores this week, so Summer has to be in the rearview mirror….

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Sun Tea (MM #4483)

For many, when the weather gets steamy, it’s the perfect time for iced tea. Here in the south, anytime is a perfect time for tea. But during the hazy, hot summer months, start making sun tea. But did you know that it could be dangerous? The CDC warns us that bacteria can form when making…

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The Barbie Movie (MM #4462)

The Summer movie season is starting to heat up. And one of the most talked about movies of the year will be hitting the theaters in July, the Barbie movie. It stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and a host of guest stars who play all of the members of Barbie-land. The trailer has been…

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Back To School (MM #4151)

August is here, and that means Summer vacation is winding down. But for some kids, it’s time to head back to school. Back in the day, we started class after Labor Day. But here in Tennessee, some went back to school on Monday…

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