THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I'm watching the World Cup because my room mate is interested. We don't always see it live, because some of the games he wants to watch are at different times, but every day for the last few weeks, we have been watching sports. I'm not a fan. I always watch the Super Bowl with him and he wanted me to watch these games too. I'm tapped out. I volunteered to work the other night so I could skip a game. When I got home he said, I waited for you. Then I had to watch the game anyway! I've already told him I don't want to watch the games. He seems to be adamat that I watch them with him. Any advice on how to put up with this for who knows how much longer? I think we have three more months of this. OK, not that long, but it feels like it. Is there a polite way to tell him to watch the stuff without me? I'm considering joining a cult, as long as they have comfortable beds.
Signed – Not A Sports Guy
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Bomb Pop Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
The Canadian charity Right To Play is warning that kids are spending less time in unstructured outdoor play than previous generations. The organization says digital devices, social media and busy schedules are limiting opportunities for free play, with many children reporting they lack time, safe spaces or playmates. Experts say the decline can affect physical health, mental well-being and child development. In response, some parents are turning to outdoor programs that encourage exploration and nature-based play. Advocates argue that unstructured outdoor activities remain essential for helping children learn, build confidence and develop social skills.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
The team behind “The Greatest” is beginning to reveal how it plans to pack a punch with the show, the first authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali. Ben Watkins, executive producer and showrunner on the Prime Video project, said it is “designed to show you all the stuff that wasn’t in documentaries and isn’t available in…old fights and old interviews.” The first Season will span the early years of Ali’s boxing career, including his 1964 Olympic gold medal victory, and will end “when he wins the heavyweight title for the first time”. Production started in Toronto earlier this year, with Jaalen Best portraying The Champ. It will stream later in 2026.
Sofía Vergara says she can’t help but “miss everybody” from “Modern Family”. During a conversation with “People”, she spoke about missing her former costars, especially Ed O’Neill, because most of her scenes were with O’Neill, who played her on-screen husband. Quote: “I spent the most of the 11 years with him. I miss him so much. He was such a great friend, such a great pillar for me, because…that was like my first real acting job.” Vergara also revealed that the Modern Family cast stays in touch via their group chat, even though O’Neill, who is 80, “answers like 5 days later about something, and then we have no clue what he’s answering about. So it’s pretty cool.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The shortest complete sentence in English is “I am.” It contains a subject and a verb. Despite its simplicity, it conveys existence.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
37% of us have pretended not to see someone because we didn’t feel like having a conversation.
When was the last time you sat down and wrote a letter? Well, maybe now’s the time. A growing wellness trend called “gratitude correspondence” encourages people to write letters or notes thanking someone who has made a positive impact on their life. Similar to gratitude journaling, the practice focuses on shifting attention away from problems and toward positive experiences. Psychologist Michelle Drapkin says regular gratitude exercises can help retrain the brain to notice what’s going right instead of constantly scanning for threats. She recommends being specific when expressing thanks, recalling a meaningful moment in detail rather than offering vague praise. The benefits extend beyond the writer, she says, strengthening relationships and helping others feel appreciated, valued and seen.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“What’s in the box?” — Se7en — David Mills (Brad Pitt) — 1995
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ A flamingo’s pink color comes from eating algae and brine shrimp, which contain red, yellow, or orange pigments.
✓ In 2012, Fiat sold a car that included an espresso machine.
✓ Nomophobia is the fear of being without your smartphone.
✓ All people are born with 2 basic food preferences: We like sweet foods and dislike bitter foods.
✓ ‘All Bran’ is only 87% bran.
WEIRD NEWS
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly trying to break into an RV while on his way to court — for a burglary charge. Cape Coral police say a family inside the RV reported that the suspect repeatedly tried to open the locked door, and even disconnected the vehicle from its power source. Officers later found 34-year-old Devon Turner, who told them he was headed to court for a burglary charge, and was looking for clothes to wear. He was arrested and taken to jail.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
A survey found the two worst things to do on a first date. One is talking about the weather. What’s the other?
Answer: Going to a horror movie
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
MISHEARD SONG LYRICS:
The most famous misheard song lyric has to be Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’ chorus, where he sings ‘’Scuse me while I kiss the sky’. That line is often mistaken for ‘’Scuse me while I kiss this guy’. But maybe you’re still getting these ones wrong…
✗Tiny Dancer (Elton John) Real lyric: “Hold me closer, tiny dancer.”
Misheard lyric: “Hold me closer, Tony Danza.”
✗ Livin’ on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) Real lyric: “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not.”
Misheard lyric: “It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not.”
✗ Waterfalls (TLC) Real lyric: “Don’t go chasing waterfalls.”
Misheard lyric: “Don’t go Jason Waterfalls.”
✗ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (AC/DC) Real lyric: “Dirty deeds and they’re done dirt cheap.”
Misheard lyric: “Dirty deeds and the thunder jeep.”
✗ Blinded by the Light (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) Real lyric: “Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night.”
Misheard lyric: “Wrapped up like a douche, another rumor in the night.”
✗ Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley) Real lyric: “We’re caught in a trap.”
Misheard lyric: “We’re calling a trout.”
✗ Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Real lyric: “There’s a bad moon on the rise.”
Misheard lyric: “There’s a bathroom on the right.”
Africa (Toto) Real lyric: “There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do.”
Misheard lyric: “There’s nothing that a hundred men on Mars could ever do.”
✗We Will Rock You (Queen) Real lyric: “Kicking your can all over the place.”
Misheard lyric: “Kicking your cat all over the place.”
✗ Like a Virgin (Madonna) Real lyric: “Touched for the very first time.”
Misheard lyric: “Touched for the thirty first time.”
✗ Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) Real lyric: “Here we are now, entertain us.”
Misheard lyric: “Here we are now, in containers.”
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