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Project Deadlines (MM #3054)

Recently I’ve been dealing with a lot of project deadlines. When we’re young we often deal with deadlines by waiting to the last minute. But lately I’ve been enjoying the challenge…

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Stocks And Bonds (MM #2994)

The end of the school year is upon us and I often get nostalgic this time of year. While I enjoyed school I really wish that I had the chance to learn key skills like accounting. Or better yet, how to win with stocks and bonds…

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Foreign Language (MM #2925)

Many people take a foreign language in school because we have to. As we get older many learn a new language for business reasons. But what I wonder, is do people really learn a new language simply because they want to?

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Studying History (MM #2891)

Recent research claims that young people aren’t studying history as much as we did in our younger days. I’m not sure if this is true, but I know one thing has changed. Time, it continues to march on…

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Permanent Record (MM #2757)

Last week I heard a phrase that I hadn’t heard uttered in many years; permanent record. Back in the day we were all threatened with something going on our permanent record. And while I always wondered if it was real, I think for the first time I know the answer…

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The Pledge Of Allegiance (MM #2750)

Most of us grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. Not surprisingly, we do it and don’t even think about it. But did you know that in some states you can get expelled for refusing…

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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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Four Day Work Week (MM #2715)

Many people are suggesting that the US should adopt a four day work week. While the idea appeals to me on paper, I honestly don’t know how it would actually work…

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Back To School Shopping (MM #2693)

We’re hitting that time of year that everyone hates, back to school. Kids hate the going back part, while their parents hate the back to school shopping…

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Mental Illness (MM #2590)

Every time we have a mass shooting in the US people start talking about mental illness and gun control.  We all can agree that mental illness is a problem, but will we be able to agree on a solution?

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