summer

Summer Sports (MM #3365)

When you think of summer sports, you don’t usually think of basketball or hockey. But the NBA and NHL will wrap up their suspended seasons over the next few months. But the one sport that first comes to mind during summertime, baseball, may remain on the sidelines…

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Avoid The Sun (MM #3078)

The summer sun has never been my friend. I’ve always dreamed of having a suntan, but my fair skin makes that nearly impossible. As I’ve gotten older I do my best to avoid the sun. But every now and then ole Sol is unavoidable…

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Swimming (MM #3026)

Summer is in full swing, and for many that means hanging out at the swimming pool. I loved to swim when I was young, but it’s not something I even think about anymore. I wonder why kids love swimming so much but adults don’t…

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Allergies (MM #2707)

I’ve suffered from allergies as long as I can remember. And for some reason they usually act up right around Labor Day. This year, the misery has already begun…

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Body Temperature (MM #2674)

I was in the shower the other day and started thinking back to something I should have learned in school. Why does our body temperature remain the same, but we have to adjust our shower temperature every season?

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Humidity (MM #2621)

It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. How many times have we heard that old adage? Obviously, humidity is a fact of life for most southerners even outside of the summer months…

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Heatwave (MM #2311)

We’re in the middle of a heatwave. I hear a ton of people complaining about the weather, but it’s the middle of July. It’s always hot this time of year. So why is everybody whining?

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Game Shows (MM #2296)

If you’ve watched any network TV recently you’ve likely noticed that game shows are making a comeback. I used to love game shows as a kid, but these versions leave me flat.

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Football Weather (MM #1977)

I’ve always wondered why the football season begins in August. Isn’t it usually the hottest month of the year. It’s definitely not football weather to me. When I think back to my younger days I always remember how my friends used to hate going to football practice when the weather was so hot and muggy…

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Summer Begins (MM #1895)

It’s Memorial Day, and for many people that means summer begins today. And while I understand why people want to focus on summer fun, I wish they’d think more about what today really means. As I’ve gotten older I’ve truly come to appreciate the importance of what today means…

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