THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My wife never throws anything away. Especially food. Our freezer is basically a museum. I found a container yesterday that was labeled "THANKSGIVING." I asked her which Thanksgiving. She said, "I don't know." That is not reassuring. We have bread that's older than some of our children's friends. There are bananas in there that have turned into something I believe could qualify as fossilized fruit. I suggested cleaning it out. She said, "We might need that." I asked, "For what?" She said, "You never know." That's her answer to everything. We have a frozen casserole from an unknown era. We have a bag of something labeled "SOUP." Just soup. No date. No description. Nothing. John, I think we need to call a professional. Do you know anyone who specializes in freezer archaeology?
Signed,
Indiana Jones
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Feed the Birds Day
https://www.cocktailsdrinks.com/bird-feeder-cocktail-recipe/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Your home could be sabotaging your dating life. Half of singles over 40 say they’ve lost interest in a date after seeing their home, according to a survey by matchmaking service Tawkify. Cleanliness and clutter were the first things 83% said they noticed, while 36% have faked an excuse to leave because of a messy home. The biggest dealbreaker? Photos of an ex still on display, flagged by 75% of respondents. On the flip side, 60% said a clean bathroom with a hand towel could help seal the deal.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“Abbott Elementary” is setting up for another season full of famous faces. Miranda Cosgrove, Edi Patterson and Ali Wong will all guest star in upcoming episodes. Details on their characters remain under wraps. This is a milestone season for Abbott Elementary, which will hit its 100th episode around the fall finale. That episode was recently filmed at Disneyland, ahead of the Season 6 premiere on ABC last week.
Ethan Hawke is putting on a tinfoil hat for the eerie supernatural scripted podcast “Midnight Radio,” slated to hit your earbuds just in time for Halloween. The podcast’s logline says: “As the broadcast unfolds, strange signals hidden in the radio static reveal themselves. With each episode building on the last, one question grows more urgent: Who, or what, is really on the other end of the line? And what do they want?” The first episode of Midnight Radio will be released Oct. 22.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Every day, around 100 tons of dust and tiny meteor particles enter Earth's atmosphere. Most are so small they burn up completely before reaching the ground.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Constant phone notifications can do more than distract you – they can wear you down mentally. Emma Duerden, an associate professor of applied psychology at Western University in London, Ontario, recommends “batching” your communications. Instead of responding to every ping, set specific times to check work emails, answer texts, and catch up on social media. Let coworkers know when you’ll be checking messages by updating your Slack status. Research suggests grouping notifications into 3 daily batches may help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Feeling sluggish? Before reaching for another cup of coffee, try some dynamic stretching. Unlike static stretches that hold one position, dynamic stretches keep you moving, helping to get your blood flowing and your body energized, instead of ready for a nap. Meditation teacher Lindsey Benoit O’Connell recommends a simple side-to-side reach. Stand tall, raise one arm overhead and gently lean to the opposite side. Straighten up, lower your arm and repeat on the other side. Alternate several times to help shake off that sleepy feeling.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“You’re my boy, Blue!” Old School Mitch Martin 2003
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Frozen lobsters can come back to life when thawed.
✓ Bubble wrap was originally invented as wallpaper.
✓ Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling meteoric dust.
✓ Japan has over 200 flavors of Kit Kats.
✓ LEGO pieces outnumber humans by 100-to-1 (and counting…).
WEIRD NEWS
A Rhode Island man has grown a monster pumpkin that weighs a whopping 3,156 pounds (1,432kg), setting a new Guinness World Record. Ron Wallace, who is 60, has now claimed the heavyweight pumpkin title 3 times since 2006, but this latest giant is the first ever to crack the 3,000-pound mark. Wallace credits a scientific approach to growing and sharing knowledge with fellow growers for his success. The record was especially sweet after a few disappointing growing seasons. That’s proof that if you keep trying, eventually you’ll squash the competition. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/p2cpvn5d
QUESTION OF THE DAY
More than 1/5 of Americans admit they check their phone while doing THIS at work. What is it?
Answer: Sitting in a meeting.
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
SLIGHTLY SHADY LIFE HACKS:
From the Reddit community UnethicalLifeProTips…
☞ “Looking for a gently used video game console/game/tablet this holiday season? Wait outside a GameStop, find someone trading in what you want, and tell them you will give them $25 more than whatever GameStop offers them.”
☞ “If you’re using a service’s free trial and plan on purchasing it, cancel the trial period before it automatically charges you. Companies will often offer you a discount to get you to stay.”
☞ “(To visit historic buildings and museums for free,) Pretend you’re engaged and are considering the location as your wedding venue. You’ll get in for free and be given a tour.”
☞ “Send a wedding invite to every billionaire you can find an address for, as there’s a good chance their assistants will just send you a gift without ever confirming who you are or if their boss knows you.”
☞ “If you can’t get your roommate to clean up, create a fake Tinder profile, match with them, and tell them you’re coming over. They’ll leave the place absolutely spotless in no time.” (That was more work than cleaning the place yourself!)
☞ “If you want to call in sick and need a certificate from the doctor, you can often triple the duration of your certificate by telling the doctor that you’re working in the food industry.”
☞ “If you’re FaceTiming with a relative and you don’t want to talk to them very long, start the conversation by saying your phone is only at 5% battery and it might die soon. Then just hang up in a few mins.”
☞ “If you are in a crowded nightclub and trying to find your way out, start to run and pretend you are about to vomit.”
GOOD NEWS
Strangers Help 86-Year-Old Who’s Been Building a 62-foot Boat in his Yard Since 1987. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org