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The Bank (MM #4370)

Have you been to the bank lately? A lot has changed since the pandemic. Their hours are shorter, and there are also fewer tellers. Plus, many branch locations have closed. I’ve also noticed that transactions that used to take just a couple of minutes now take at least five or ten…

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Department Stores (MM #4135)

The way we shop is constantly changing. And while department stores still exist, they aren’t as popular as they used to be. When shopping malls started popping up in the 1960s, many chains moved out of downtown and tried to adapt. But it’s never been the same. And it’s getting worse. Sadly, the reason is…

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No Service (MM #3388)

Most of us are familiar with the signs that say; no shirt, no shoes, no service. And thanks to COVID-19 we might be adding another ‘no’ to that list. And some people aren’t happy very happy…

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Desperate For Attention (MM #2996)

In the current climate many businesses are struggling. Most are truly desperate for attention and seek a quick fix to their ills. Sadly, most of these companies don’t want to fix their issues, they just want a quick fix…

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For A Fee (MM #2658)

We all know that nothing in life is truly free. But it seems that nowadays even when you pay for something the only way you get service is for a fee, an extra fee…

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Not Available In Stores (MM #2628)

Way back in my younger days you’d see TV commercials for items not available in stores. In essence they were usually crazy gadgets or special record albums. But today not available in stores has taken on a whole new meaning…

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Consistency (MM #2284)

I try not to be too demanding in life. I know that some people will read that and roll their eyes. All I really want is consistency. Is that too much to ask?

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Connected Home (MM #1849)

I love technology. If you’ve listened to my podcast throughout the years you already know that. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the connected home. Maybe it’s time to take the plunge. But I have one concern…

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