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Positive Stress (MM #4256)
A recent study tells us that stress at work can be a good thing. This research claims that we need to search for positive stress. When I saw a story online about this study, I had to read it a few t
Smaller Portions (MM #4255)
If you've dined out recently, you've likely noticed a few changes. At many restaurants, the service isn't as good as it used to be. And the prices have gone up, too. But some establishments have he
More Trucks (MM #4254)
I've searched high and low for some research to back my hypothesis, but so far, no luck. I've noticed you find more trucks out on the road when it rains than on days when it doesn't. Perhaps it's ju
Littles (MM #4253)
Recently, I've noticed that people are referencing children in a new way. Rather than simply calling them children or kids, people frequently use the terms littles or kiddos. When did this start? A
Laundromat (MM #4252)
Over the last few years, we've had some never-ending plumbing issues. A couple of weeks ago, a new problem popped up, and they thought it might be the pipes that connect to our washer. Fortunately,
Under Further Review (MM #4251)
These days, we all have shorter attention spans, or at least it seems that way. And nearly every sport has tried to speed up the game to keep modern fans interested. But I cringe whenever I hear the
Hi (MM #4250)
For many of us, the smartphone is both a blessing and a curse. It can do much more than the old flip phone, but the spam factor has multiplied. A decade ago, we only received spam phone calls. But
Still Here (MM #4249)
The Powerball jackpot crossed the $2 billion mark, and I'm still here. I guess that means I didn't win in the latest lottery drawing. Officials say there was only one winner, and the ticket came fr
Selected (MM #4248)
Recently I've received numerous emails telling me they've selected me to receive a new credit card. I'm not sure why I'm the sudden target. Is it because of my new job? Perhaps it's due to the unsu
Mispronounced Words (MM #4247)
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently issued a list of words most Americans struggle to pronounce. Many of these mispronounced words don't sound like you spell them. But the thing most interesting