THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I have two new room mates. We're all starting college in the fall, so we decided to move in early to get acquainted with the community and get to know one another a little better. It's a three bedroom house and we had to sign a 12 month lease anyway, so we might as well get the most out of the house. It's been two weeks and I'm already fed up with this arrangement. We each pay one third of the rent, but one of the girls has her stuff piled all over the house. The other girl is never here. She's been gone every day since we moved in, but her room is locked and she has an alarm that goes off every morning at 7:30. I'm awake anyway, so that doesn't bother me, but it bothers our other room mate. She gets all upset each morning, then takes it out on me. She also parks her car in a weird way. It makes it hard for anyone else to get in the driveway. I've asked her to pull forward or park in the street. It was better for one day. She also took my laundry out of the washer and left it damp in a basket. I asked what that was all about, she said “I needed to do my laundry”. I said, if that happens again, could you pop my stuff in the dryer first? She just walked away. I wish I could have spent a few days with these two before signing a one year lease. I'm hoping that it all gets better when the 7:30 alarms are no longer happening. She said she would be here this week and apologized for the alarm. We all met last year when we were all getting signed up. We're all taking the same classes for the same degree. I can't believe how different we all seem to be. Any advice? It's gonna be a long year!
Signed – Stuck In A Lease
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
National Cherry Day
https://mybartender.com/recipe/cherry-bourbon-delight/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
It would appear that the idea of office romance is losing its spark. A new 2025 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that just 22% of US employees said they had a workplace crush, down sharply from 49% a year earlier. Only 16% had gone on a date with a coworker, compared with 21% in 2024, while “risky romantic encounters” in the workplace dropped from 13% to just 7%. Researchers suggest the decline may be driven by the rise of online dating and increased workplace harassment training. But even so, office relationships haven’t disappeared. More than half of those who date coworkers say they’re genuinely hoping to find lasting love.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“Obsession” has notched another major box office milestone, clearing $400 million in global ticket sales. After 2 months in theaters, the indie horror breakout has grossed a remarkable $403 million, including $245 million domestically and $157 million overseas. The twisted romantic fantasy, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, was produced for a mere $750,000. By the way, most films taper off (or leave theaters altogether) after 8 weekends of release. But Obsession remained a draw over the July 4th holiday, taking in $5.3 million domestically and $12 million internationally.
A new book dedicated to the reality competition series “The Official Survivor Companion”, will hit shelves next March. Written by Cynthia Wang and featuring a foreword from showrunner and host Jeff Probst, The Official Survivor Companion celebrates the legacy of the long-running series. Since its CBS debut on May 31, 2000, the show has aired 50 seasons and seen over 700 competitors. The book includes exclusive stories and interviews with fan-favorite contestants and crew, along with a look into the show’s various eras. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2392sphr
Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” Fandango’s Erik Davis shared praise for Robert Pattinson, calling him “so conniving, manipulative and endlessly entertaining to watch.” Davis wrote that the actor “leans all the way into the character’s villainy, and it results in one of my favorite performances of his.” He called the movie “an absolute triumph and a crowning cinematic achievement from one of the great filmmakers of our time.” Other reviewers were similarly fawning for the film, which opens July 17.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The human body contains about 37 trillion cells. Each performs a specialized function. Together, they keep the body alive and balanced.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
• 8% of people say they never get a cold.
“Jeopardy!” is looking for a new clue writer, offering trivia lovers the chance to earn between $132,000 and $178,000 a year. But landing the job won’t be easy. Applicants must first pass the show’s challenging online quiz, then write sample clues across multiple categories, including business, food, history, pop culture, and science, AND create Final Jeopardy questions, backed by reliable research — without using AI or Wikipedia, of course. The successful candidate will join the show’s small, longtime writing staff, many of whom have been there for decades. Since debuting in 1984, Jeopardy! has become one of TV’s most respected quiz shows. You can apply now through www.sonypicturesjobs.com
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
“Hasta la vista, baby.” — Terminator 2: Judgment Day — Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) — 1991
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ “The Windy City” nickname has nothing to do with Chicago’s weather. It was coined by 19th-century journalists, referring to the city’s politicians being long-winded -- or “windbags.”
✓ Over the course of “The Golden Girls’” 7-year run, characters ‘Dorothy’, ‘Sophia’, ‘Blanche’ and ‘Rose’ dug into about 100 cheesecakes.
✓ Bubble gum was originally called “Blibber-Blubber” gum (1906).
✓ Every second, the human eye moves about 50 times.
✓ Elvis Presley didn’t write any of his songs.
WEIRD NEWS
A semi-truck spilled 40,000 pounds of Frank’s RedHot sauce across an Ohio interstate last week, leaving firefighters to follow a trail of hot sauce to the source. The leak happened on Interstate 71 during a heatwave — with temperatures topping 100°F (38°C). Hazmat crews were needed to contain the spill and keep the acidic sauce out of storm drains, while the trucking company arranged for cleanup. Firefighters joked on Facebook that it was one of those calls where “you never know what you’re going to encounter.” The mess wasn’t all laughs, though – some motorists reported their vehicles were stained, with at least one driver saying even repeated car washes couldn’t remove the hot sauce.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/vzznu4nh
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Q: Most people say they own too many of THIS household item. What is it?
Answer: Coffee mugs
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
SHOWER TIME:
Do you prefer showering in the morning…or at night? Here’s when washing might be best for YOU, according to experts…
For
a more productive day: Morning
A
morning shower can help you feel awake, alert, and mentally ready for
the day. For many, it acts as a daily ritual that signals it’s time
to switch from sleep mode to work mode.
For
better sleep: Night
A
warm shower taken 1-2 hours before bed can help you fall asleep
faster and sleep more soundly. The warm water helps your body cool
afterward. That’s a natural signal that it’s time to sleep. It
also creates a relaxing bedtime routine.
For
allergy relief: Night
Showering
before bed washes away pollen, dust, sweat, and other allergens
collected during the day. This keeps them off your pillow and
bedding, helping reduce congestion, skin irritation, and nighttime
allergy symptoms.
For
healthier skin: Night
An
evening shower removes the day’s dirt and sweat before you climb
into bed. It’s also the ideal time to apply moisturizers and other
skincare products, which can absorb more effectively overnight.
For
healthier hair: It depends
It’s
most important to wash your hair often enough for your scalp type –
not whether you shower in the morning or at night. If you shower
before bed, avoid sleeping with soaking-wet hair, as it can damage
hair and worsen some scalp conditions.
For
less stress: Night
A
warm (not hot) shower can help you unwind and mentally separate the
day from bedtime. Just keep the water warm rather than very hot to
avoid drying out or irritating your skin.
GOOD NEWS
Trapped in a Bathtub for Nine Days, 82-Year-Old Woman Survived With Faith, Determination, and One Remarkable Idea https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
