THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My friend is running for political office. He asked me to put a sign in my yard. I told him I don't like to put signs up for a few reasons. First, I don't want to have to mow around it, but second and more importantly, I don't want to get people riled up over politics. I know someone who had their brand new car scratched up when they put a campaign sticker on the back window. It was directly related to the sticker, it had that candidate's name and a negative word that I'm not going to put in the letter, so you don't have to read it on the radio. I told my friend that I will gladly vote for him, and I will. I also offered to pay for some signs and other advertising, but I don't put signs in my yard for anyone. My brother called me ad said I was being a bad friend. He's putting signs at his house and at his business. Am I being weird over this? I just don't want to have crazy people damage my stuff over a political sign! What do you think?
Signed – Staying Out Of Politics
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A growing body of research suggests our internal body clock (circadian rhythm) may affect how we feel – even more than the number of hours we sleep. A 2025 study found people with insomnia may run on a completely different internal schedule than good sleepers. One simple fix gaining attention is the “Dutch method”. It involves sleeping with curtains or blinds OPEN, so natural light wakes you in the morning. The name comes from the fact that some households in the Netherlands have no window coverings. Sleep experts say early sunlight helps reset the body clock, boosting alertness throughout the day, and making it easier to fall – and stay – asleep at night. Even 10-30 minutes of morning light may help. Open curtains may also boost your mood and help you feel more connected to their community, say the scientists.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd are sending fans back to the…past. The “Back to the Future” stars shared a reunion that Fox posted to his Instagram Saturday night. The pic shows Fox and Lloyd, smiling with their heads affectionately bent toward one another in a restaurant. His caption: “Dining with my bestie at the beach. Next year BTTF is 41. Great Scott. Chris will be 88.” In the comments, Lloyd responded with a cheeky reference to the iconic sci-fi comedy, quoting a classic line from Fox’s Marty McFly: “Man, that’s heavy.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2jp35nsp
While his legacy was certainly felt in “Send Help”, Jeff Probst was unfortunately too busy with Tribal Council to make a cameo. After the “Survivor” host recently teased that director Sam Raimi offered him “a small part” as himself, the film’s writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift revealed details of the cameo that didn’t work, posting on X: “If you’ve seen it, you know where. He says ‘Nice shot, Linda!’ and we see they’re on the same celebrity golf team. We couldn’t work out the schedule.” This comes after Probst recently expressed some FOMO over the missed opportunity.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… There is a species of crab that climbs trees. The coconut crab can scale trees to reach coconuts. It is the largest land-dwelling arthropod in the world.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Stretching out words online – by writing things like “heyyyy,” “nooooo,” or “yessss!” – isn’t just for fun. Researchers at the University of Vermont analyzed about 100 billion tweets, and discovered people often repeat letters to convey emotion or tone. For example, “surrrre” can signal sarcasm, while “yesssss” suggests excitement. The study, conducted in 2020, found that how long a word is stretched, and how the letters are balanced, can subtly change its meaning, showing how social media is shaping modern language.
A study found people often report they are happiest when hanging out with friends — and report lowest happiness levels when spending time with a spouse or partner. Before blaming your significant other though, the reason may be simple: activities. The study, carried out in 2020, found that time with friends usually involves socializing and fun, while family time often revolves around chores, commuting, or childcare. Researchers at Southern Methodist University say partners and kids still boost overall well-being – the key is making time for enjoyable moments together.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!” — Home Alone — Johnny (Ralph Foody) — 1990
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ While an Oscar is of priceless value to someone who wins (or loses) one, the actual trophy has a raw worth of about $600.
✓ Oscar is standing on a reel of film gripping a crusader’s sword. The 5 spokes of the film reel represent the 5 original branches of the Academy: actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.
✓ The official Oscar engravers are R.S. Owens, and they make plates for every nominee so no one knows the winner ahead of time.
✓ The iconic red carpet is 500 feet long and 33 feet wide.
✓ The “golden envelopes” used during the ceremony are made of burgundy satin, lacquered paper and gold leaf foil, and are heavier than an iPhone.
WEIRD NEWS
The Winter Olympics are over, but the next one, or the one after, could be even more … ummm … interesting. Japanese officials want to turn competitive snowball fights – what they call “yukigassen” – into an Olympic sport. Yuji Ano, organizer of Hokkaido’s top yukigassen tournament, calls it “the oldest winter sport,” pointing out that humans were throwing snowballs long before skating or skiing. How’s it work? Just how you’d imagine: Competitors hit opposing players with machine-made snowballs, and while the impact stings, Takahashi says it mostly just bruises pride. Yukigassen first became an organized sport in 1989 and has since spread to 13 countries, including Russia, Finland and Australia. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mpfuxhzh
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Stats show you’ll hurt yourself 190 times in your lifetime doing THIS. What is it?
Answer: Shaving
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
The 2026 Forbes Billionaires List shows there has never been a better time to…well…be a billionaire. Thanks to AI’s explosion and other market factors, a record 3,428 people made this year’s ranking, 400 more than in 2025. Among the newcomers are: hip hop legend Dr. Dre, Beyonce, tennis great Roger Federer, and Kimbal Musk, Elon’s younger brother. Here are the top 10…
1. Elon Musk – $839 billion – age 54 – United States – Tesla, SpaceX – Technology (For perspective, he’s $54 billion richer than Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Warren Buffet combined. But is he really happy?)
2. Larry Page – $257 B – 52 – United States – Google – Technology
3. Sergey Brin – $237 B – 52 – United States – Google – Technology
4. Jeff Bezos – $224 B – 62 – United States – Amazon – Technology
5. Mark Zuckerberg – $222 B – 41 – United States – Facebook – Technology
6. Larry Ellison – $190 B – 81 – United States – Oracle – Technology
7. Bernard Arnault & family – $171 B – 77- France – LVMH – Fashion & Retail
8. Jensen Huang – $154 B – 63 – United States – Semiconductors – Technology
9. Warren Buffett – $149 B – 95 – United States – Berkshire Hathaway – Finance & Investments
10. Amancio Ortega – $148 B – 89 – Spain – Zara – Fashion & Retail
GOOD NEWS
9-Year-Old’s Empty Birthday Party Turns Into A Packed Celebration Thanks To Kind Strangers. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
