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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

From shakes and bars to everyday foods and drinks, protein products are everywhere.  However, enthusiasm for the macronutrient was decades in the making.  In the mid-1800’s, German chemist Justus von Liebig regarded protein as “the only true nutrient” due to its vital role in tissue building and

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Recently, I spent a few hours with friends in Tennessee. Our time together was good – we can pick up where we left off, no matter the time lapse. I have many friends, and I am thankful for each one. Yet, I have only a few very close friends.

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities offically arrived in college sports in July 2021, when the NCAA allowed student athlets to profit from endorsements, sponsorships, and personal branding while maintaining eligibility.  Before NIL, athltes in football, basketball, baseball, softball, v

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Friday, December 19th, 2025

The white elephant gift exchange is equal parts holiday cheer and psychological warfare.   Have you ever wondered where the term “white elephant” originated?

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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven,” according to Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV). In two weeks, our calendars will show the end of 2025, and I’ve been thinking back over the events of the year. There’s been a lot going on in our world.

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Thursday, December 4th, 2025

 Known for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year’s Eve-and for fellow Seinfeld fans, Festivus-December is filled with cherished traditions.  Beyond these celebrations, the month boasts t

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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Last week, I read about setting “healthy holiday boundaries.” The Internet articles explained that boundaries help to reduce stress.

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Sunday, November 30th, 2025

Since this is Thanksgiving week, I figured I’d do a little Thanksgiving/fall trivia. Several weeks ago, my church had a fall fellowship and one of the games was fall trivia. Here is some of the trivia.

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Friday, November 21st, 2025

Voiceovers in movie trailers became rare in 2008 after the man who did movie voiceovers, Don LaFontaine, died.  A true legend with an unmistakable voice, he was the king of the catchphrase, popularizing lines like “in a world” that defined the genre.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

We are approaching the holiday season. The next three big holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s – are just days or weeks away. These holidays tend to keep us busy, but are also accompanied by seasonal joy.

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