Diversions with Dave
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Normally, I think I would be the last person to endorse any TikTok videos, but I recently had a friend post one to Facebook that caught my attention. The video is filmed underwater and shows a man carrying a large rock while he runs toward the camera. As he stops, words appear on the screen…
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Friends of mine were having a little debate on whether social media was helping or hurting society. One adamantly said it was hurting while the other pointed out its benefits. When they asked for my input, I simply replied, “maybe.” Of course, my answer satisfied neither. When they pressed me to elaborate, I showed them…
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If you’re a regular reader of this column, you’re probably aware of my appreciation of great quotes. What you might not be aware of is my disdain for some phrases that have crept into our everyday vernacular. While having dinner with friends one night, our waitress remarked she was “living the dream.” If passed through…
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When I was a manager and looking to hire new employees, I would ask if they play sports. Now, I fully realize that playing sports doesn’t really guarantee that person would be a successful employee but that’s really the point, isn’t it? You see, to me, sports are the perfect microcosm for life. People who…
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“There’s been an accident.” As quickly as you can say those words your life can change. Whether it’s a traffic collision, violence, drugs, or an act of nature, the one constant in this journey of life is the never-ending reminders of how precious and fragile it is. It’s been 10 years since a tornado ripped…
