friends

Mr Sunshine (MM #4609)

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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The Nineties (MM #4598)

I’ve long been fascinated with nostalgia. It comes in waves. Back in the mid to late eighties, America yearned for the 1950s. That’s how we got American Graffiti, Happy Days, and Grease. Now, we seem to be focusing on bringing back the Nineties. Last year, we had the Friends reunion. Last week, the reboot for…

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For The Living (MM #4286)

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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Close Friends (MM #3963)

Friendship is much different today than before the debut of social media. Who are our close friends today? Do we have to know these people outside of social media? Many platforms have been so focused on helping you reach large numbers of people they’ve forgotten about those who are close to you. A couple of…

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How Are You (MM #3311)

As many of us shelter at home, we’re spending more time on the phone with family and friends. And of course the first thing we ask, is how are you? The answers we receive truly say a lot…

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Seeking Opinions (MM #2861)

Lately I find many Facebook friends seeking opinions when they’re looking to buy something. It doesn’t matter what they want to buy, people need to feel good about an upcoming purchase. Or perhaps they want someone to blame…

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Reunions (MM #2716)

I’ve had a couple of old friends reach out recently to discuss reunions. While I am a person who likes history and nostalgia, I’ve never been a big fan of reunions…

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Hanging Out With Friends (MM #2709)

I realized something the other day. You really don’t know a person until you watch them hanging out with friends. You may think that you truly know someone, but you only know what they show you…

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More In Common (MM #2576)

I don’t know anyone who thinks that getting older is fun.  But as we get older, I think we all come to the same realization.  I now have more in common with people who are older, than people who are younger…

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Grandparents (MM #2564)

Getting older is inevitable, while feeling older is much different.  Something that will make you feel old, is when you realize that many of your friends are now grandparents…

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