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Travel Mugs and Truth

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Doug

In my hackiest, open mic comedian voice, let me ask these questions: What’s the deal with travel mugs? Shouldn’t we just call them adult sippy cups and go about our business? Whatever you call them, the average American will own a minimum of three dozen or so in their lifetime. They come in all sizes, shapes, composition, and branding. The image above shows…

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Mom’s Rhetorical Question

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Doug

If we were to allow our thoughts the liberty of wandering “back in the day”, I’m sure there are certain bromides or truisms that our mothers used to not-so-subtly make a point or convey a message. Among the most universal “momisms” has to be the question, or one very similar, asked with directness and more than a tinge of sarcasm: “If…

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Peas and Carrots

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Doug

Most of us will remember that in the movie bearing his name, renowned theologian Forrest Gump said that he and Jenny went together like “peas and carrots”. Certain things just seem to belong together. To those of us that remember having to physically get up and change the channel (usually only 4 from which to choose) on the television, we may…

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