THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I have a birthday coming up in a few weeks. It's a big one. I will just say, I'm not gonna be 29 anymore. I actually have not been 29 for almost 10 years now. This one is hard for me. How hard? I went into facebook and deleted my birthday information from past years. I made it private everywhere I could. I told my husband that I don't want to make a big deal of this. I want it to just be a regular day. I have a sister that often posts dumb things and I asked her to please, pretty please just skip this one. I'm struggling with it. I don't want to have her mocking me and making it a big deal. My mother said it's just another day and age does not matter. I realize all of that. I just remember when I was a little girl I asked my grandmother how old she was and she was forty! My mom started early and so did her mom. In my mind, this age is the firs step towards "old". My husband already told me he was planning a surprise party, but after my "hissy fit" he called it off. Sadly, that means I have some people who already know the date and I'm afraid they will still make this an awful day. What can I do? How do I avoid this? Any advice? I know this probably seems childish, but I'm not ready to be old!
Signed – Forever Young
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Passion Fruit Martini Day
https://mybartender.com/recipe/passion-fruit-martini/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A major new study suggests financial stress may speed up aging. Researchers tracked more than 15,000 older adults in England for nearly 15 years and found that problems like food insecurity, unstable housing, high heating costs, and lack of a pension were strongly linked to physical frailty. Their “Later Life Precarity Index” predicted declining health better than income or education alone. Those facing the most hardship showed frailty levels similar to decades of extra aging.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Will Smith has committed to star in the action-thriller “Supermax”, about 2 FBI agents investigating a murder that’s taken place in the world’s most secure prison. In the upcoming film, Smith’s FBI agent partner is a female part. Additional casting is underway, with production set to begin mid-August.
A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday sentenced Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, to 2 years in prison for his role in the death of Matthew Perry. Fleming acted as a middleman by delivering the actor the doses of ketamine that killed him in October 2023. He pleaded guilty in 2024 to a count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine, and a count of distribution resulting in death.
‘Stuart Bloom’ has a problem in the first teaser trailer for HBO Max‘s comedy series “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe”. Or rather, a multiverse of problems. The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff finds Stuart (Kevin Sussman) breaking the space-time continuum and trying to put it back together – not especially successfully. HBO Max just announced a July 23 premiere date for the show. After that, new episodes will drop weekly. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4mncx9jk
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Some bacteria can eat plastic. Scientists are studying them for waste reduction. This discovery could help address pollution.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Scientists have discovered a way to completely turn off the brain and all neural activity by using light pulses.
You’ve heard of a “sleep divorce”? That when couples agree to sleep in separate rooms as a way of gaining better-quality rest, and maybe saving their relationship. Now, a growing number of women are embracing a so-called “food divorce”. That involves stepping away from being the household’s main cook after years of meal planning, grocery shopping, and nightly dinner duty. Seattle author Kathleen Donahoe says burnout pushed her to stop cooking weekday meals for her family, relying instead on simple foods like frozen dinners, quesadillas, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Psychologists say more women are rejecting the pressure to prepare elaborate family meals every night, especially after years of balancing work, parenting, and picky eaters. A recent poll found many people feel resentment over uneven cooking responsibilities, with some families now prioritizing convenience and shared time over traditional homemade dinners.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“You can do it!” — The Waterboy — Townie cameo (Rob Schneider) — 1998
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.
✓ A “batman” was a unit of weight in the Ottoman Empire.
✓ Alaska’s warmest-ever temperature on record is 102°F. Hawaii? 100°F.
✓ In 2015, a woman who was missing for a decade and presumed dead was found living in an internet cafe after playing games for 10 years.
✓ In the classic novel, Frankenstein’s creature clearly states that he is vegetarian.
WEIRD NEWS
An all-you-can-eat restaurant in Spain has introduced a so-called “vomit fee,” after dealing with a growing number of customers who…eat until they throw up. Sushi Toro posted a warning, saying diners who vomit from overeating may be charged extra to cover damages. Management said the incidents are affecting hygiene, service, and other customers’ dining experiences (No kidding!). The restaurant said it works hard to maintain cleanliness and timely service, but repeated cases of excessive eating forced it to take action. The buffet costs $20 to $28, though the amount of the extra fee hasn’t been revealed.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Nurses are the most trusted profession. In a recent poll, what came in second?
Answer: Veterinarian
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
2026 SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS:
Summer blockbuster season will officially begin when ‘Baby Yoda’ returns this Friday in “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu”. Here are the 12 movies coming to theaters this summer that are vying to be “THE” blockbuster of the year, à la “Jaws” or “E.T.” or “Independence Day”, etc…
✪ “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (May 22): Pedro Pascal’s masked interstellar gunfighter finally makes the jump from Disney+ to the big screen, again protecting everyone’s favorite Force-sensitive green child. Sigourney Weaver joins the galaxy far, far away as a former Rebel pilot leading the Adelphi Rangers, while Jeremy Allen White voices Jabba’s son, Rotta the Hutt. Yes, really.
✪ “Scary Movie 6” (June 5): 13 years later, the horror-spoof franchise rises from the dead with Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans all returning. Expect jokes targeting everything from “Longlegs” and “M3GAN” to modern horror tropes, social media panic, and probably at least one deeply inappropriate doll gag.
✪ “Masters of the Universe” (June 5): Following Barbie’s success, Mattel heads back to the toy box with a live-action “He-Man” epic starring Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam. Jared Leto plays Skeletor, Idris Elba is Man-at-Arms, and Camila Mendes steps in as Teela, as Eternia heads to war.
✪ “Disclosure Day” (June 12): Steven Spielberg returns to alien territory with a sci-fi thriller about a cybersecurity whistleblower uncovering evidence of extraterrestrial life – and a massive global cover-up. Josh O’Connor leads the cast alongside Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo.
✪ “Toy Story 5” (June 19): Woody and Buzz reunite after their emotional split in “Toy Story 4”, this time facing off against modern technology threatening Bonnie’s childhood. Familiar favorites like Jessie, Rex, Hamm and Slinky Dog also return for Pixar’s latest nostalgia-powered adventure.
✪ “Supergirl” (June 26): Milly Alcock trades Westeros for the DC Universe as Superman’s cousin embarks on a revenge mission across space after her father’s murder. Jason Momoa also joins the franchise – not as Aquaman, but as the foul-mouthed alien mercenary Lobo.
✪ “Minions & Monsters” (July 1): The little yellow chaos agents head to 1920s Hollywood in this animated prequel, where they attempt to create their own monster movie, decades before the events of “Despicable Me”. As usual, destruction and gibberish-speaking will likely follow.
✪ “Moana” (July 10): Disney gives its beloved animated hit the live-action treatment, with newcomer Catherine Laga’aia starring as the adventurous Polynesian wayfinder. Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, complete with magical tattoos, giant hook, and enough charisma to power an island.
✪ “The Odyssey” (July 17): Christopher Nolan tackles Homer’s legendary Greek epic in what promises to be one of the year’s biggest cinematic events. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, with Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o rounding out the massive cast.
✪ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (July 31): Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in a world that no longer remembers who he is, following the events of “No Way Home”. As the young superhero continues protecting New York anonymously, a dangerous new threat forces him back into the spotlight.
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“Coyote vs. Acme”
(Aug. 28): After decades of exploding gadgets and failed Road Runner
schemes, Wile E. Coyote finally sues the Acme Corporation for product
liability. Will Forte plays the down-on-his-luck lawyer taking the
case, while classic Looney Tunes characters cause cartoon chaos
around him.
GOOD NEWS
This
10-Year-Old Saved Up for a 3D Printer and Built a Business From
Scratch
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