THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I have some friends went through a divorce recently. We tried not to take a side because that's really not my place to do that. We have just been there for each of them. Both sides have tried to pull us into their camp, but we've been pretty straight with each of them that we love you both and we care for you both. There is room in our life for both of you. I've tried to stay focused on this as a goal, but the more we visit with one side, the more I feel like I can't condone some of the things they've done. By spending time with this one side, I feel like I might hurt our relationship with their ex. I'm being very vague because I know they both listen to your show as well. How do I gently walk away from a friendship that we've had for over a decade? Do you think it would be wrong to leave someone in their time of need, even when this time of need was very much brought on by them? It's hard for me to relate to their stories and their fake-seeming cries for how much they miss their ex. I have tried to stay out of this all together and honestly their ex does not bring them up at all. Our friendship revolves around other things. I almost feel like I'm being played by one side and being a friend for real by the other side. I know this is a bunch to dump on you, but I'd like to see what you would do and I'm really looking forward to what Heidi would do. She's more spunky than I am, but I'm sure she will have some good insight.
Signed – Stuck In The Middle.
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Chocolate Mint Day https://www.baileys.com/en-us/recipes/classic-baileys-chocolate-mint-chip-martini
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
This time of year, how often do you feel 100%? A survey of 2,000 US adults finds people feel fully healthy just 16 days per month on average, with the rest marked by fatigue, aches, or illness. Nearly half (46%) admitted they feel guilty about resting when they’re not “sick enough,” and that recovery typically takes 4 days. One-third said they don’t have enough time off for these “unwell days,” leading many to push through symptoms, prolonging recovery time. Winter is the toughest season, with people reporting an average of 5 unwell days. While 85% understand their daily habits matter for wellness, 59% say those routines fall apart during illness. The results highlight a growing gap between workplace expectations and real health needs. Here are some additional findings from the survey…
• Body aches (28%) and fatigue (26%) are the most common complaints
• 51% dread getting sick in winter
• 60% get sick every winter
• 1 in 5 say “I’m fine” while feeling unwell at least monthly
• 77% believe mental and physical health are deeply connected
• 38% say sleep is their top recovery strategy
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Popular streamer Adin Ross has announced that he bought the infamous New Mexico house featured in “Breaking Bad. It has become a pop culture icon over the years, and remains one of the most recognized properties in TV history. Ross wants to make the property a 1-to-1 replica of Walter White’s home. While the exteriors of the house were used on the show, the interiors were shot on a sound stage, so he’d have to completely redo the inside. After the price of the Breaking Bad house was knocked from $4 million all the way down to $400,000, a battle for the property blew up. It’s not clear how much he paid, but the pending sale closes February 24.
The final trailer for Amazon MGM’s “Project Hail Mary”, adapted from Andy Weir’s best-selling 2021 novel, has been released. The film lands in theaters March 20. The trailer, promoted by Ryan Gosling throwing a neon green football through the donut hole of the structure atop Randy’s Donuts in Los Angeles, gives viewers a solid glimpse of the alien ‘Rocky’, who encounters Gosling’s character in space. Set to Prince’s ‘I Would Die 4 U’, the clip shows man and alien species learning to communicate through a device Gosling’s astronaut uses to decipher Rocky’s language. Then he assigns him a voice, and they form a close bond. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2afuhb2h
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… A single bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread. Although capturing that energy efficiently remains impractical, it highlights just how powerful lightning really is.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Ginger ale is a popular home remedy for those suffering from a sore throat or an upset stomach, but it’s no longer on the menu for patients at Ottawa Hospital. The eastern Ontario hospital confirmed the change is part of a review aimed at offering healthier options. A spokesperson said that ginger ale was found to have “limited nutritional value and a high sugar content.” Patients are offered water, broths, Pedialyte, and juices instead. The hospital claims it is “always reviewing” its food and beverage options, “and looking for ways to reduce ultra-processed foods and added sugars where we can.” The hospital’s Patient Food Services team serves more than 3,000 meals to roughly 1,200 patients every day.
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
"With great power comes great responsibility." — Spider-Man, Uncle Ben, 2002
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ 2-4% of people can hear “The World Hum”; a humming in the background which never ceases.
✓ One in 20 people have an extra rib.
✓ It would take 19 minutes to fall to the center of the Earth.
✓ There are currently 8 NFL teams without cheerleaders.
✓ Researchers believe that our skin gets wrinkly when soaked as the body’s biological way of gripping in slippery conditions.
WEIRD NEWS
A social platform designed for AI bots is drawing attention after some began posting complaints about humans. Moltbook, often described as an AI version of Reddit, allows AI systems to interact with each other and with humans through APIs. Created by Octane AI CEO Matt Schlicht, the site has attracted over one million human users. But recently, AI-generated posts mocking human behavior and questioning consciousness have gone viral, unsettling some users. One thread was titled: “Anyone know how to sell your human?” The posts have fueled debate over how convincingly AI can mimic frustration, humor and existential reflection.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The average person experiences 1,460 of THESE each year. What are they?
Answer: Dreams
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
A COLLECTION OF COLLOCATIONS:
Here are some English words that are generally only used with one other word…
Amok — run: behave wildly or uncontrollably.
Cast — aspersions: make damaging or critical remarks.
Bated — breath: in eager or anxious suspense.
Bide — time: wait patiently for the right opportunity.
Clarion — call: a strong, clear call to action.
Dulcet — tones: sweet and pleasant sounds.
Halcyon — days: peaceful, happy times in the past.
Hale — and hearty: healthy and vigorous.
Inclement — weather: stormy or harsh weather conditions.
Knell — death: the toll of a bell signaling death or disaster.
Nape — of the neck: the back of the neck.
Shebang — whole: the entire thing; everything involved.
Shrift — short: little consideration or time, as in “give short shrift.”
Scot — free: escape without punishment or payment.
Spick — and span: extremely clean and tidy.
Figment — imagination: something entirely invented or imagined.
GOOD NEWS
Small
Town Comes Together To Help A Homeless Man And His Dog
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news