THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I was married very young and have two adult children. I'm 52 and had not been on a date with anyone but my wife, now ex-wife, for over 34 years. We dated in high school and got pregnant and married right after. I was not a great husband. I worked too much and didn't give her the attention she needed. She left me for our former neighbor, but I kept his lawn mower, so I'm calling that a good trade. My kids have been pushing me to get on the dating sites. I finally did a month ago. I've gone on dates with a few people, but it's horrible. I feel so old. Even the women my age, all seem so much younger and cooler than I am. I'm going on my third date with the same person. We have really hit it off, but she's 10 years younger than me. That means she's only eight years older than my son and 10 years older than my daughter. I feel really weird about this. She's mentioned making this date a whole weekend. I believe that means sleepover. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that. She is young and cool. I'm an old man with a CPAP machine. There's nothing sexy about that. What are your thoughts. Should I tell her about that before the sleepover, or would that be a find out when you find out kind of thing? Maybe I'm reading into the whole thing. How weird would it be if I told her “I wanted to prepare you.. I sleep with a mask on” and she says “why are you telling me that gramps?” OK, I'll wrap things up. What would you do? Tell her or don't tell her?
Signed – Old Man In a Young World
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Plant a Flower Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
You’ve probably had that moment: you mention something out loud, then an online ad for that exact thing pops up minutes later – and suddenly it feels like your phone is listening. New research in Psychology & Marketing suggests that creepy personalized ads are driving consumers away. Across 4 experiments involving more than 2,500 people, researchers found that ads feel invasive when users can’t tell how their data was obtained…and they feel like they sense hidden surveillance. That discomfort lowers willingness to buy. The researchers found that once “creepiness” sets in for the consumer, it’s nearly impossible to undo. Transparency messages, discounts, and charity pledges failed to help lessen the impact. But you know what DID help preserve the intent to make a purchase from those ads? Direct cashback payments — and cute images!
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias was honored with the 2,838th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week. Iglesias was honored with his star in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance. Gabriel Iglesias is one of the highest grossing touring comedians of all time, and one of the most watched comedians on YouTube, with over 2.4 billion views. Speakers at the ceremony included comedians Alfred Robles and Martin Moreno.
“Evil Dead” star Bruce Campbell has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. The 67-year-old shared the news on social media, telling fans his cancer is “treatable” but not “curable.” In his X post, he did not not elaborate on the type of cancer or what form of treatment he’ll be receiving. Campbell is best known for his role as ‘Ash Williams’ in the Evil Dead horror series. He reprised his role for the series “Ash vs. Evil Dead” from 2015 to 2018. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/w6m6cbch
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… A group of porcupines is called a “prickle.” Collective nouns often reflect the animal’s defining feature. In this case, it is especially fitting.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Ever wonder if you’d be just as well off buying an $8 drugstore shampoo, in stead of that $42 luxury bottle you get at the beauty supplier? Probably. According to a new report, experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners often perform just as well as premium brands. Effectiveness mostly depends on active ingredients, scalp type, and hair-care habits, than it does on price. Dermatologists divide hair into damage-prone (curly, dyed, heat-styled) and damage-resistant (straight, oily) types, recommending washing frequency and ingredient choices accordingly. Expensive shampoos may include refined conditioners or soothing agents, but simpler products often work better for sensitive scalps. Sustainability, organic ingredients, and company size can also drive cost. Ultimately, those who know say: “it’s not the products, it’s the process” that matters most for healthy hair. So go ahead and try the cheap stuff, and save yourself a few (or a lotta) bucks!
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” — Network — Howard Beale (Peter Finch) — 1976
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Knitting was initially a male-only occupation. In fact, when the first knitting union was established in Paris in 1527, no women were allowed.
✓ When awake, the human brain produces enough electricity to power a small light bulb.
✓ Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor.
✓ Sniffing Crayola crayons has been found to lower blood pressure.
✓ Horses use their ears and eyes to communicate with each other.
WEIRD NEWS
The 2026 Camel Beauty Show Festival turned scandalous after veterinary inspectors disqualified 20 — for cosmetic enhancements. Substances including Botox, dermal fillers, hyaluronic acid, silicone, and hormones were reportedly used to plump lips, refine noses, inflate humps, and boost muscle tone of the camel contestants at the festival, held in Al Musanaa, Oman. Organizers from the Camel Club and Oman Camel Racing Federation condemned the tampering, promising strict penalties. Camel pageants judge coat, neck, head, and humps, with winners earning prestige, breeding opportunities, and…money. Experts warn cosmetic procedures can harm camels, causing infections, tissue damage, and hormonal disruption.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
A survey found that almost everyone has THIS in their bathroom, but only 40% of people use it. What is it?
Answer: Dental floss
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
PET NAMES – AND THEIR NICKNAMES:
A Reddit user recently asked: "What's your pet's name -- and what do you actually call them?" Here are some of the best responses...
❑ “I had a cat named Trouble… but her nickname was Turdbutt… One night, she got out, and I walked up and down my street calling out Turdbutt.” -- Buster-530
❑ “We've got five dogs all named Ralph: Ralph one, two, three, four, and five.” — 8inchSalvattore
❑ “Her name is Waffles, and all we call her is Kitty, Kitty Cat, or Kiki. Never called that cat Waffles a day in her life.” — Ill_Cover_4841
❑ "I call him Odie, but his government name is Odometer Jones (sometimes also called Odie Jo)."
— ro_bot_guy
❑ “His name is Steven, but friends call him Dave. Dave's a Siamese.” — Such-Discussion9979
❑ “His name is Mister Baby Man Puddin' Head Face. What do we actually call him? Brad.” — Maleficent_Rule_6991
❑ “A German Shepherd named Bronx… we call him Peter, Pete, Pop, Bubba, Stinky Ass, and Mr. Snooter.” — Jheddington
❑ “I have a cat my kids named Tofu. I call him the Toaf Loaf.” — NihiliusNemo
❑ “Jiggs. Jiggy-Wiggy-Iggy-Piggy on her driver's license.” — Unknown
❑ “My cat's a big softy, so he's named Stanley, Stanley Cup, and Isuzu D-Max.” — Comfortable_Read1768
❑ “One of our dogs is Coco… He also goes by Coco Butt and Captain Dumb Ass… but we love the big oaf.” — Firegirl29472
GOOD NEWS
Two Women Found A Newborn Baby In A Shopping Cart — 53 Years Later, She Found Them. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
