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Practical Jokes (MM #4326)
I love to laugh. When it comes to watching TV or going to the movies, I'll choose a comedy 99% of the time. But I've found one type of humor I've never enjoyed; practical jokes. When I was a youngs
Fake Outrage (MM #4325)
Outside of the mass shootings that we've had over the last few days, the biggest news story has revolved around M&M's. Yesterday they announced that their humanoid spokes"people" were going away. Ac
Party City (MM #4324)
I've been interested in the rise and fall of retail stores for many years. Why some businesses succeed or fail is fascinating. Even more interesting is when a longtime success story such as Party Ci
Best Cookies (MM #4323)
I'll admit, I spend too much time on the internet reading articles that are essentially "best of" lists. The other day I found one that claimed to rank the best cookies of all time. While it's almos
Out Of Ideas (MM #4322)
If this week's TV schedule is any indication, I think the folks in Hollywood have finally run out of ideas. On Tuesday, an Updated Night Court returned. Then on Thursday, Netflix debuted a reboot of
Shopping Carts (MM #4321)
You don't often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost
Problem With Guns (MM #4320)
Like many growing cities, Nashville has a problem with guns. Now I'm not talking about the typical robberies or carjacking. Our issue is with the number of guns stolen from cars. So far this year,
Sitting All Day (MM #4319)
We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published st
Quick Meal (MM #4318)
Over the weekend, my wife and I were looking to grab a quick meal. But, we found that one of our favorite restaurants had closed over the holidays. I'm not surprised. Finding a restaurant that isn'
One Thing (MM #4317)
As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it's a great day for reflection. Today, I've been thinking about our legacy after we're gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thing