For the last day and a half, the word I keep hearing on television is shocking. People are shocked by the attempt on a former President's life at his rally on Saturday night. But for many who, like me, were alive in the 1960s, the events that t

Bedbugs

1 day ago 1m

Growing up, I remember hearing the old saying, "Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite." As a child, I didn't understand what they were talking about. When I was older, I learned the hard way that the little critters really did exist. For the

Butterflies

2 days ago 1m

I don't think about it often, but the world has changed so much since my younger days. And I think about the changes my parents have seen in their lifetime. It's amazing. Some are obvious, while others might not be noticeable. Significant chang

Over-Tourism

3 days ago 1m

Nashville has been a part of my life since my first unplanned visit during my freshman year of college. And it's hard to believe I've lived here for 17 years. It's the longest I've lived in one place throughout my lifetime. And a lot has change

Limitations

4 days ago 1m

Yesterday, I was thinking back to the days when I was fearless. And it's not just me. When we're young, almost nothing will stop us. If we want it bad enough, we'll do whatever it takes to try to achieve it. Sometimes, that lack of fear is just

Fearless

5 days ago 1m

Age gives us perspective. At least, that's what I try to tell everyone. Looking back at my younger days, I'm amazed at how fearless I was. Perhaps it's naïveté, but we don't have as much fear when we're young. Or, as I think back, we lack commo

Olympic Qualifiers

6 days ago 1m

The Olympic games begin in less than three weeks. But some athletes still don't know if they will make the trip. In the US, we just wrapped up Olympic qualifiers for some of the most high-profile sports, like track and field and gymnastics. In

Write A Check

7 days ago 1m

Banking is in a constant state of change. While checking and saving accounts still perform the same functions, how you access your money has changed over the years. For the longest time, if you wanted to purchase something at a store using your

Grapes

8 days ago 1m

There are some things in life you don't think about. These things have always been around and will be long after you're gone. A perfect example is grapes. I couldn't tell you the first time I ate grapes, but I probably had them in jelly form th

Hawaiian Punch

9 days ago 1m

Hawaiian Punch was a special treat if you're a child of the 60s, 70s, or 80s. And while it's still available today, kids don't seem to care as much. Today, they have so many more options. But if you're like me, there was about Hawaiian Punch th

More Sports

10 days ago 1m

You'll start seeing more sports on your television in the coming months. Warner-Discovery announced they're adding more college sports coverage on TNT, Tru TV, and TBS. While many games move to streaming services and apps, cable channels are tr

Shooting Off Firecrackers

11 days ago 1m

While many people today are focusing on our democracy and independence, there are still some who only care about things that go boom. Some people care about grilling out, while others enjoy having a day off from work. But many only care about s

Next Pandemic

12 days ago 1m

It seems like yesterday that we were all home-bound due to COVID-19. And even though it's been two years since life started returning to normal, the virus continues mutating. Researchers fear that our next pandemic could happen soon and want us

Tired Of Upgrading

13 days ago 1m

While I love technology, I'm tired of upgrading all the time. And while the constant spending is a hassle, that's not the real issue for me. I'm more annoyed by the time it takes to set up your new equipment as you want. It can be a smartphone,

Thousands Of Hours

14 days ago 1m

One of the best parts about the internet is the amount of information you can find about any subject. Along with all of the written data, you can find an immeasurable number of images plus thousands of hours of video and audio. At one time, I b

Saving Receipt

15 days ago 1m

I admit I'm obsessed with saving receipts. It's something I've done for decades. If I can get a receipt, I'll take it. It gets placed in my bill box. At the end of each year, I put that box away in storage. I even get receipts for the simplest

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

16 days ago 1m

It may seem silly, but cookies are very personal things. They're more than just a simple snack. While you can't go wrong with chocolate chips, there's something special about oatmeal raisin cookies. I realize that they're a very polarizing choi

Jump On The Bandwagon

17 days ago 1m

If you love sports, you have a favorite team. The sport doesn't matter; we all have some we cheer for and a few we root against. But the worst kind of sports fan is the one who will jump on the bandwagon of a winning team. It's easy to pull for

Last-Minute Changes

18 days ago 1m

I often wonder if the world around me changes so much that I usually don't notice or if I've changed. No matter the situation, there always seem to be last-minute changes. Is this new, or is this me? I don't think I'm the only one who deals wit

Got Lucky

19 days ago 1m

I got lucky the other day. We all face these scenarios in life. A problem arises, and there's a quick, cheap fix, or it will be a costly situation that takes a long time to solve. That's what I faced the other day. Our thermostat stopped workin

Electronic Pricing

20 days ago 1m

Like many companies, Walmart is always looking for more ways to be efficient. At least, that's their description. Many feel they constantly seek ways to cut personnel costs and increase profits. However you look at it, they've announced that th

Your Thermostat

21 days ago 1m

In many homes, it's something that can lead to a lot of arguments. What's the best setting for your thermostat? Finding the right temperature for everyone is a challenge. Some care about their comfort, others only care about the cost. The gover

Grapefruit

22 days ago 1m

Recently, I've noticed that people have been saying bad things about grapefruit. I'm confused. Have people always disliked it, or is this something new? For many, it's associated with dieting. But is that any reason to give it a bad rap? While

The Neighborhood

23 days ago 1m

Last weekend, I was out running errands. And as I was driving through the neighborhood, I saw something I hadn't seen in years. I saw the ice cream man. It was a beat-up old van, but all the pictures of the frozen treats he was selling brought

Record Breaking

24 days ago 1m

Experts say we could have record-breaking heat this summer. It will likely involve the number of days with highs in the 90s here in Nashville. We've already been dealing with 90-degree weather for the last few weeks. And now that Summer is offi