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Telltale Signs (MM #4544)
As we age, many of us pay more attention to our health. When something doesn't feel right, you wonder if it's a health problem or just a one-off issue. One topic many think about is heart health. Res
Another Hurricane (MM #4543)
My parents in Florida are bracing for another hurricane. The projections show that this one, Idalia, should make land about an hour north of where they live. They've lived in Florida for many years, s
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 h
Raw Emotion (MM #4541)
Throughout our lifetime, we're encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They
Edible Arrangement (MM #4540)
The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We've received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that i
Plant A Tree (MM #4539)
When you read most obituaries, they often suggest that you donate to a specific charity instead of buying flowers. When my father-in-law passed away last week, we didn't do that. But if you're incline
Your Subscription (MM #4538)
Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track
No Signs (MM #4537)
The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It's a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pres
Hospitals (MM #4536)
I'm not a big fan of hospitals. And while I know that they serve an essential purpose, I don't know many people who would disagree. I don't think about hospitals much, but that's been different the
Skunk Season (MM #4535)
I noticed something strange the last few weeks. I've seen a lot of dead and smelly skunks in my travels. August can't be skunk season. Now it's not like I keep track of these things, but I usually