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    Annual what’s your thermostat set at?

    74-75
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    Friday OT - School’s Out Forever!

    I always took my kids to Hardees or McDonalds for breakfast on the last day of school. Now, one of my daughters always takes her kids to MacDonalds for breakfast and invites me along since they are local.
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    Why is life worth living?

    Grimes Volunteer Support Services offers transportation at no cost to Grimes residents.
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    Hy-Vee's weirdest business decision yet?

    But we were all subsidizing your gas discounts with the higher prices throughout the store. That is why I stopped shopping at HyVee.
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    What's streaming that's good TV/movies

    Paradise, on Hulu, has been good so far. I am through 6 episodes.
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    Creepy and Freaky Album Covers

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    When was the last time you wore a tie?

    Weddings and funerals. I liked wearing a tie, which I had to do for over half my career. Retired now, the ties collect dust collect dust.
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    Guide to American Pizzas: 7 Most Popular Pizza Types in the USA

    I agree. Not wild about the crust. It ruins the pizza.
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    Worst names you have ever heard?

    40 years ago, I worked with D ick Stuck. (Edit - space added so it wouldn't be replaced by ****.)
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    On That Note: Remember (Walking In The Sand)

    Dang, beat me to it.
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    Yet again the last five minutes…

    That's why I stopped reading them three years ago.
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    New TV Recommendations

    I picked up this 65" TV for $300 and love it. https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-65-Class-4K-UHD-2160P-LED-Roku-Smart-Television-HDR-100012587/476550098
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    In Memoriam: Ames Business/Restaurants

    Ankeny's food is much better than the Mullets in Des Moines.
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    On That Note: In Search of the Lost Chord

    There once was a note, pure and easy ...
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    Downtown DSM Restaurants

    I ate Friday at Lua Brewing. It was very good. The soup we had was excellent. They are supposed to be a hidden gem for soups.
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    Job Hunt

    Be sure to ask relevant questions, and have the questions written down before the interview, so you appear prepared.
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    Midweek Off Topic Discussion - Best fast food breakfast item

    Wendy's sausage, egg, and cheese bagels or croissants are really good.
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    Have you ever

    I said this when my wife died. But after 2 1/2 years of living alone, and seeing all the fun things my friends and their wives were doing, I started dating again. And am so glad that I did. It's nice to be doing things again as a couple - having a person to have dinner with or go to a concert...
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    BBQ

    I tried the Iowa Sm-oak-ed Roll Friday and thought it was really good. For only going to the fair once, I am glad I tried it.
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    Do you wash your meat?

    Washing chicken can spread bacteria around the kitchen. Just pat it dry with paper towels.