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by Kevin Burton Did you know there is a Memphis, Missouri? Fewer than 2,000 people live there. We came perilously close to joining them on vacation two weeks ago. We had planned to see the big Memphis – the BB King-Jerry Lee Lewis-Johnny Cash Memphis – but a flood warning for the …
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by Kevin Burton Thirty-six little hours before we were to set sail for Memphis, my wife Jeannette checked the weather. And we never set sail for Memphis. The National Weather Service had issued a flood warning covering Memphis at exactly the same time we had planned to hit town. That sort of …
by Kevin Burton It’s girl power times three on Page 7 today. The third story is about car repair, the first two about clothing, beginning with my favorite, a rare tale of a big company responding to consumers. All three are from the Good news Network: “A young English schoolgirl named Georgia …
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by Kevin Burton Briefly, I stuck to my guns, relied on my own resources, ever so briefly. And I can’t tell you why. This was misguided, but I rebounded quickly and it all worked out. It was just after 8 p.m. and my wife Jeannette approached, walking with purpose into the mancave …
by Kevin Burton Look, I’m not bragging, I’m just sayin’ .We have a source. No, not giving up my source, go get your own. I’m not saying the eggs we get are cheap-cheap, not like before. But they’re not 70s gasoline-lines expensive either. You know where else eggs are not expensive …
by Kevin Burton You will perhaps see a contradiction here, but show some moderation, show some discipline. Open your mind as you open your mouth. I’m letting you know a day ahead of time, I’ve got your back. Tomorrow is National Oreo Cookie Day. I have written about Oreos before (“The 110th …
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by Dictionary Scoop NASA may be all about exploring space, but they have also improved life on Earth, did you know that? For example, the sneakers you use to go for a run every week, that’s NASA’s work. The agency’s innovations have made their way into our everyday routines in surprising ways. Let’s …
by Charlotte Cowles thecut.com It’s 5 a.m. and your toddler is crying. His forehead is hot. You remember, cursing yourself, that you are out of Tylenol. You squint at your phone and order more, selecting the quickest delivery option. Actually, that’s not soon enough. You pay the $2 fee so that it will …
by Kevin Burton A co-worker of Jeannette’s told her that he and his wife didn’t celebrate Valentine’s day, calling it a “fake holiday.” Many people agree. But as it turns out it’s worse than that. “Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of …
by Dictionary Scoop Are you trying to save money and time? Do you also want to eat healthier and make the process easier and smoother? Meal-prepping will help you achieve all these goals at the same time. Meal prep is an increasingly common practice that consists of preparing key ingredients of a dish, or several dishes, in …
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