On Monday, we learned that a long-time friend and former co-worker had passed away over the weekend. The world of country music insiders is small, so the tributes flowed on Facebook. I’d known Tom Moran for nearly 30 years, and we worked together for almost a decade. Like many in the business, Tom was very…
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I’ve discussed this topic a few times throughout the years. I’ve long been fascinated with our obsession with celebrity culture. Sure, I understand when a big star like Matthew Perry dies unexpectedly. But our infatuation with even minor celebrities baffles me. This week, a couple of actors I’d never heard of passed away. One was…
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Much of the world is still shocked by the passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry. Stories about the late Friends star continue to top the headlines a week after his unexpected death. Much of the coverage centers around his time on the legendary sitcom and the demons he tackled in his personal life. But some…
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In recent years, mass shootings have become a regular occurrence in the US. But many people never thought that knocking on the wrong door or pulling into the wrong driveway could be a fatal mistake. But that’s what’s happening right now. In the last week or two, people across America have been severely injured or…
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One of the things I truly dislike about getting older is the number of funerals you attend. I realize that funerals are for the living, and that’s what makes it more challenging. I needed to be on the road this week but couldn’t get out of town. For the first time, I missed two funerals…
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While math was never my favorite subject in school, I did enjoy statistics. I’m sure the fact that I started paying attention to sports averages and now social media numbers keep that interest alive. So whenever I see some strange stats, I need to dig in. For example, what is the deadliest month of the…
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Can someone explain to me why we are so fascinated by British royalty? I understand that most of us have only known one Queen in our lifetime. But why are we obsessed with the bickering brothers, William and Harry? Right now, nothing else matters to many people. They can’t get enough news about the passing…
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As we age, it’s sometimes tough to keep up with which celebrities are dead or alive. But yesterday, the news was downright baffling. In the morning, many woke up to the news that Tony Dow, who played Wally on Leave It To Beaver, had passed away. But by the afternoon, we learned that his wife…
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Coffee is loved all over the world. But there have always been concerns about whether it is good or bad for us. A new British study says that even when adding just one teaspoon of sugar to your cup, your chance of dying is less than those who don’t drink coffee daily. Now I’m sure…
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Climate change has been a major topic of discussion over the last few years. At this point, few can agree on what we need to do to save our planet. Some companies feel that making more carbon neutral products will help. And while that can help, there’s more that we need to do. One company…
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