Today is my grandmother’s birthday. Dorothy is my mom’s mom. And she would have been 115 if she were alive today. Now, of course, it’s not realistic to think that she would have lived this long. That’s not what makes me pause today. In October, it will be 50 years since her passing. And that…
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Perhaps it’s just me, but recently I’ve noticed more news stories about murder-suicide. Now maybe they’re just bringing it to light in these stories, but I don’t think so. The majority of these cases involve domestic issues, but not always. What’s more amazing to me is that there’s not a lot of data about this…
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For many people, yesterday was a rough day. Auto racing fans lost a legend in Al Unser, and music fans mourned the passing of Mike Nesmith. So many of my friends online were sharing the news and their memories. Why are we affected? I realize many who mourn are of a certain age, but…
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I read the news the other day that a former co-worker and friend had passed away. As always, it was much too soon. Losing peers never gets easier, no matter the age. But in a strange way, I actually lost two friends at the same time. Let me try to explain…
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It was a pretty normal Sunday, until the news broke. When icons die the world seems to stop, if only for a moment…
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The year is almost over, and I honestly can’t wait. To say it has been a challenging year is truly an understatement…
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Do you subscribe to the infamous rule of three? That’s the rule where celebrity deaths happen in threes. Is that really a thing or just an old wive’s tale?
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For many of us music plays a major role in our life. As a result, the artists who perform the songs that make up the soundtrack of our youth are special. But sadly in the end we’re all just left with memories…
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I’ve never been a fan of having my picture taken. So I honestly don’t understand the lengths that some people will go to for the ultimate selfie…
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Over the last few years children being forgotten in hot cars has become a big problem. For all of the reminder lights we have in our vehicles I thought this problem would have a quick fix. Well it looks like car makers are finally creating a solution, but…
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