THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My mother's dog is getting super old and I think she needs to let this dog go to heaven. She has paid thousands of dollars to keep this dog alive for about three years longer than God had planned. The dog was old then and was on his death bed, my mother took him in for a surgery that cost more than her car. He's blind, deaf and can't chew food properly. My mother has been keeping the dog alive with will power and a credit card. How do I get her to do the right thing and let this dog go? Last year she said she was going to wait until after Christmas, but I didn't realize which Christmas she was talking about, apparently 2029. My brother and I agree that it's time to intervene. I want my mother to be on board with this decision though. What do we do?
Signed – Sad Son
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Country Music Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Instead of making another list of things you want to accomplish or tasks you want to complete, try creating a “reverse bucket list”. That’s a record of what you’ve already achieved. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Sue Varma suggests asking yourself what you’re grateful for and which goals you’ve already checked off. Looking back at your accomplishments can shift your focus away from what’s still unfinished and toward how far you’ve come. It can also serve as a useful reminder that you’re capable of tackling challenges and achieving more than you may give yourself credit for. Sometimes, a little perspective is all it takes to appreciate your progress.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
The “Now You See Me” franchise is bringing its signature movie magic to New York City this holiday season with “Now You See Me Live”, a stage illusion spectacular inspired by the blockbuster film series. Unsurprisingly, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco, who played a group of master illusionists known as the ‘Four Horsemen’ in the films, won’t be pulling off the tricks onstage. Instead, a new quartet of world-class magicians will be stepping into their roles. Now You See Me Live combines high-tech illusions, solo stunts and large-scale spectacles created specifically for the live production. Performances begin Nov. 11 at Al Hirschfeld Theatre for 8 weeks.
Domestic ticket pre-sales for “Avengers: Doomsday” have crossed $50 million, with still over 3 months to go before its release. That’s a great start for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, which hits the big screen December 18. Audiences are gravitating towards premium formats, with over 70% of sales going to Infinity Vision tickets. The July trailer for Avengers: Doomsday ranks as the second-biggest movie trailer launch of all time, and Disney’s most-viewed trailer in history.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... The tiny goldcrest is one of Europe's smallest birds, weighing less than a £1 coin. Despite its size, it can migrate hundreds of kilometres during the changing seasons.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
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The “girl grip” is turning women’s overloaded hands into an internet competition - and men are struggling to keep up. The viral trend involves carrying an absurd assortment of phones, keys, drinks, sunglasses and other essentials in one hand, rather than reaching for a bag...as women sometimes tend to do. Women are now challenging boyfriends and husbands to replicate their impressive juggling acts. (Spoiler alert: They can't.) Brands are also jumping on the trend, sneaking their own products into someone's already overloaded grasp. One Instagram account documenting the phenomenon has nearly half a million followers, proving that sometimes the internet’s greatest discovery is something women have been doing forever.
Modern technology has made our lives easier, but it also brings the pressure to be available 24-7. If you find it tough to cope with the quick back-and-forth of constantly receiving messages through services like iMessage or WhatsApp, try one of these recently released apps, that aim to slow the rate at which you talk to friends, family, and acquaintances, just like the olden days when people communicated via…carrier pigeons?
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“The greater good.” — Hot Fuzz — Villagers — 2007
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Until the 1850s, umbrellas were only used by women.
✓ If you’re like most people, your right nostril is your dominant daytime smeller, and the left takes over at night.
✓ Before anesthesia, surgeons were trained to block out the noise of screaming patients.
✓ The secret code for unlocking US nuclear missiles during the cold war was “00000000”.
✓ The CIA once called an assassination team the “Health Alteration Committee.”
WEIRD NEWS
A blind British man who drove 150 miles at night while drunk – despite having no licence – has received a suspended prison sentence. 50-year-old Anthony Hall took his partner’s car without permission after they had reportedly shared 4 bottles of wine. Police stopped him on a highway after he was seen swerving between lanes and onto the shoulder. Hall told cops he had gone blind about 2 years ago, but could see some lights, and had followed the lights of a truck to navigate the motorway.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
29% of us agree: THIS is a violation of wine etiquette. What is it?
Answer: Putting red wine in the fridge
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
THINGS YOUR DISHWASHER CAN DO – BESIDES WASH DISHES:
1. Heat Up Food and Keep It Warm: Running out of oven space during the holidays? Put covered, heat-safe trays in the dishwasher and run the drying cycle — with absolutely no water. (What could possibly go wrong?)
2. Wash Baseball Caps: Keep your favorite caps from getting bent out of shape by putting them on the dishwasher’s top rack and running a cold cycle. Skip the drying cycle, and let them air-dry.
3. Freshen Up Flip-Flops: Dirty, sandy, smelly flip-flops can get a refresh in the dishwasher on a cold cycle. You can also wash Crocs, rain boots and some water shoes. Air-dry them afterward. (Yeah, if you wash your footwear in the dishwasher, remind me not to accept an invite to come over for dinner!)
4. Wash the Microwave Plate: That crusty microwave turntable has seen things no plate should have to see. Put it on the bottom rack and let the dishwasher handle the weekly cleanup.
5. Clean Garden Tools: Plastic-, ceramic- or rubber-handled hand tools can take a spin in the dishwasher to remove dirt and garden grime. (Finally, a way to clean up after gardening without actually cleaning!)
6. Sanitize Kids’ Toys: Plastic and rubber toys can get a serious scrub in the dishwasher, making this especially handy for toys that regularly end up in little mouths. Tiny building blocks can go in a lingerie bag.
7. Cook Dinner(!): Yes, you can actually cook food in a dishwasher. Seal seasoned salmon in airtight foil packets, put them on the top rack and run a hot, soap-free cycle with drying (Because apparently the dishwasher wants to be a chef now…)
8. Rinse Produce: Fresh from the farmers’ market? Load sturdy fruits and vegetables into the dishwasher and run a cold cycle with no soap, skipping the drying cycle.
9. Wash Sports Equipment: Shin guards, knee pads, helmets and mouth guards can get pretty gross after a season of sweating. A hot dishwasher cycle can help clean them up. (Although your kid may still smell like a locker room…)
10. Clean Beauty Tools: Combs, brushes, tweezers, nail tools and even scissors can get a dishwasher makeover. Just remove hair first and use a lingerie bag for smaller items.
GOOD NEWS
Christian Bale's Foster Village Officially Opens After 18 Years in the Making. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news