THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
When I was 13 years old I was a babysitter. Parents would trust me with their children. I would take care of two or three kids, sometimes a baby. It was perfectly normal in the 1990s. Now, my husband and I have kids and we're paying someone to watch them if we want to go out. My son is 14 and my daughter is 12. I think we can leave them home alone for a few hours. My husband said that the world is different today. He said we can't trust them to be home alone. I completely disagree! I floated the idea of just letting them be home for a Friday night while we go to dinner a few miles away. He's afraid that something could happen, so we either never go out, or we hire a babysitter to watch them. The babysitter is only a few years older than our son. That's kind of embarrassing, even for our kids! How do you know when the kids are OK to be on their own? I understand that everyone is different, but I think it's time to let them stay home alone. What do you think? How old were your kids when you let them stay home alone?
Signed – Momma Wants Some Fun Time!
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Carpe Diem Day
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/25585/carpe-diem
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Wearing socks to bed may sound unglamorous, but sleep experts say it can actually help you fall asleep faster and rest a little longer. Warming your feet triggers ‘vasodilation’, allowing heat to escape and actually slightly lowering your core body temperature – a key signal that your brain associates with sleep. A 2018 study found sock-wearers drifted off sooner, woke less often, and slept longer overall. Specialists note the effect involves the whole circulatory system, not just your feet. The key is loose, breathable socks made from natural fibers. While not a cure for sleep disorders, it’s a simple comfort trick that may improve bedtime conditions.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Paramount Pictures’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ franchise has found the voice for its ‘Amy Rose’. Kirsten Bell has closed a deal to voice the character in “Sonic the Hedgehog 4”, the latest in the studio’s hit movie series based on the Sega video games. The franchise keeps adding big names to the voicecast with each entry. Bell joins series stalwarts Ben Schwartz, who voices ‘Sonic’, Jim Carrey as the villainous ‘Dr. Robotnik’, Idris Elba, who voices ‘Knuckles’, and Keanu Reeves, who voices “Shadow’.
Miley Cyrus is ready to embrace the best of both worlds. She has announced she’ll be returning to her Disney Channel beginnings with the upcoming “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special”, out March 24. In an Instagram reel, a Ford Mustang with a bedazzled purple license plate reading “HM 20” rolls up to a soundstage in LA, as her song ‘Best of Both Worlds’ plays in the background. Cyrus portrayed the double-life-leading pop star for 4 seasons, from 2006-11. The series followed Cyrus as ‘Miley Stewart’, a seemingly normal teen by day — and mega pop star ‘Hannah Montana’ by night. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3z473map
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… There are more possible iterations of a shuffled deck of cards than seconds that have passed since the beginning of time. A standard 52-card deck has about 8 followed by 67 zeros possible arrangements. Most shuffles in human history have likely never been repeated.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Neuroscientists from the University of Melbourne and University of Madrid say human intelligence among Gen-Z is declining.
Some people enjoy the concept of adjusting clocks twice annually, in order to take advantage of maximum sunlight during the warmer months. Others? Not so much. A new proposal in US Congress would seemingly meet everyone in the middle, making a smaller shift toward what is being called “Half-Daylight Saving”. Instead of moving permanently to Daylight Saving Time, the Daylight Act of 2026, introduced by Greg Steube (R-FL), would push clocks ahead by 30 minutes, and eliminate twice-yearly time changes. Supporters say the half-hour compromise would reduce disruption. But sleep experts, including reps from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, argue that permanent standard time is healthier, because it preserves morning light and better aligns with natural rhythms. Critics also warn of logistical headaches. Global time zones are coordinated using standards tied to the Universal Time Clock, and unusual offsets could complicate technology, travel and international business.
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
"Some people are worth melting for." — Frozen, Olaf, 2013
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ Chewing gum boosts mental proficiency and is considered a better test aid than caffeine.
✓ If
you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced
enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
✓ Originally,
Dunce Caps were used to signify intelligence.
✓ The Las Vegas Strip isn’t in Las Vegas. It’s actually in the unincorporated city of Paradise.
✓ The term “brain-freeze” was invented by 7-11.
WEIRD NEWS
A woman in Taiwan has been sentenced to 3 months in prison after blasting insults at her neighbors…through a megaphone…for nearly 2 years. Court records show the woman, with the surname Chen, installed sound equipment on her balcony and shouted abuse late at night at least 3 times a week, with each session lasting several minutes…at full volume. Dozens of exhausted residents eventually filed a joint police complaint. Chen admitted using the megaphone, but argued she was reacting to noise from others. The judge ruled her actions went far beyond reasonable behavior.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to a study, the average office worker spends 2 hours a day doing THIS. What is it?
Answer: Dealing with email
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
SOME OF THE WORLD’S WEIRDEST INVENTIONS:
❑ Moustache Shield – A clip-on guard developed in 1876, held by elastic cords to keep facial hair dry while eating. Victorian grooming met peak awkwardness.
❑ Fliz – A bike without pedals where riders hang suspended, and run to move it. Lightweight and modern, but questionably useful.
❑ Necomimi – Brainwave-controlled cat ears that perk up when you concentrate and droop when you relax. Popular with cosplayers, it turns your mood into instant feline body language.
❑ Dynasphere – A giant motorized wheel you sit inside, reaching about 48 km/h (30mph). Hard to steer and prone to “gerbiling,” it looked futuristic but felt mildly life-threatening.
❑ Tomatan – A wearable robot that feeds you tomatoes while you run. Built as a promo stunt, it solves the very niche problem of marathon snacking.
❑ Goodyear illuminated tires – Tires that lit up from within for a neon driving effect. Stunning at night, but slippery in the wet, and prone to melting under pressure.
❑ Hayfever Hat – A hat that dispenses tissue paper for nonstop sneezing. Practical in theory, ridiculous in practice.
❑ Hamblin glasses – Mirror-fitted glasses that let you read while lying flat. Essentially a wearable periscope for bedtime bookworms.
❑ Cat Meow Machine – A mechanical cat designed to scare rodents by meowing and lighting up its eyes. It fooled absolutely no mice and offered zero cuddles for people.
❑ Ostrich Pillow – A padded head cocoon for desk naps that blocks light and noise. Comfort guaranteed, workplace dignity not included.
❑ V-shaped Bed – A sharply angled bed developed in 1930, meant to improve posture and support by having the owner sleep in the middle of the ‘V’. Turns out people prefer sleeping on something flat. Who knew?
❑ Crane Head Cereal Serving Device – A wearable, milk-powered crane that transfers cereal to your bowl. Breakfast efficiency sacrificed for spectacle.
GOOD NEWS
'You're
The Hero Of My Life': Man Jumps Into Canal To Save Mother And 3
Children
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
