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Solitaire (MM #4883)
My mother taught me how to play solitaire when I was four or five. And I've been playing ever since. Whenever I got bored, I could pull out the playing cards and play a game or two or ten. Kids today
Pac-Man (MM #4882)
Sometimes, events in life remind me of how long I've been on this earth. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's usually something simple. Last weekend, my niece Hattie played Pac-Man for the
Water Bottles (MM #4881)
In the last few years, water bottles have become a status item. People, young and old, judge you by the brand of bottle you carrythey judge the color of the bottle and the accessories you include. I
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. Wh
Coming Soon (MM #4879)
When people come to Nashville, one of the first things they notice is all the cranes building high-rise buildings throughout town. Everywhere you turn, new buildings, big and small, are being construc
Teflon Flu (MM #4878)
People have been using non-stick cookware in their kitchen for decades. But many wonder if these convenient pots and pans are causing us harm. Instances of what some call the Teflon Flu are increasing
Assigned Seats (MM #4877)
For decades, the one thing that set Southwest Airlines apart from other companies was how they boarded their planes. While most companies utilized assigned seats, Southwest has always had an open seat
Free Streaming (MM #4876)
The way we watch TV has changed drastically in recent years. When I was younger, we often had just the primary networks and a couple of independent local channels. Then in 70s and 80s, cable TV came a
Bagels (MM #4875)
We all have weaknesses. One of mine is carbohydrates. They don't like me, but I sure do like them. One of the perks of working at my office is that we usually get bagels for the whole office at our bi
Mick Jagger (MM #4874)
Whether you enjoy trivia or not, most of us know a few strange facts that might seem random to others. For example, I can tell you that Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones turns 81 today. I don't usua