THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My friend was helping with a political campaign. It's a local race, not someone most people would even know, and he didn't win the race. She started volunteering a few years ago, when the guy announced his candidacy. She was very excited to help and I could tell she was smitten with him. She is in her mid twenties, he is just over fifty. He's younger looking for his age and she's more mature for her age, but they're still 26 years apart in age. I told her over and over to keep things professional, but she didn't. She has fallen in love with this guy. He's single. She's single. It's not like she's a teenager, but she's still 26 years younger than the guy! Her dad is actually one year younger than him and her mom is three years younger. I've watched them keep this as private as they can, but most people know something is going on. I told her she should either stay clear of him and find someone our age, or make sure they make it official and public so it does not seem like they're doing something wrong. If it's OK, then he should not hide this from the public. If he's embarrassed to be dating someone 26 years younger than he is, then maybe he shouldn't be doing it. I told her she needs to give him an ultimatum to either date her publicly or break up. What do you think? Does this sound OK to you? I wonder if there are other people he's dating like this too.
Signed – Concerned Friend.
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Jennifer Grey's Birthday
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A new poll shows Gen Z has some brutally early opinions about aging. Zoomers think anyone 62 or older is officially “old.” What’s more, they believe that people stop looking good in current fashions by age 56, they struggle with tech at 59, and enter cognitive decline at 62. Still, Gen Z shows respect in the workplace, believing 62-year-olds are productive enough to stay employed. Many of today’s 14 to 29-year-olds say they don’t expect to look or feel healthy when they get older: 20% say they fear they won’t “age well,” while 25% predict they’ll have few friends or family around them. Experts note that injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits that might be making Gen Z look older than millennials did at their age. Poor diet and lifestyle may not help.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
David Copperfield’s mainstay show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is drawing to a close after a 25-year run, weeks after his name again appeared in a batch of the Epstein files. The hotel announced that the illusionist’s final show will take place April 30. Copperfield typically ran 15 shows per week in the 740-seat theater at the Grand, which was named after him in 2013. He’ll perform 120 more shows at the resort over the next 8 weeks. Guests who have purchased tickets for shows after that date will be automatically refunded.
Kate Winslet is venturing from Pandora to Middle-earth. She’s in talks to star in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” She’ll join Andy Serkis, who is directing in addition to reprising his role as the creature from the original trilogy. Warner Bros. hasn’t confirmed who’ll appear in the upcoming film, but Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen are rumored to be returning as ‘Frodo Baggins’ and ‘Gandalf’, respectively.
Kelly Clarkson claims she was “lied” to about her “American Idol” prize. She shared her story while relating to recent “The Traitors” winner Rob Rausch, who has yet to receive his prize of over $220K. Clarkson said on her show that she can “relate to this so hardcore” because when she won Season 1 of Idol, “They were like, ‘Oh you win a million dollars or whatever, da da da…No, you didn’t. They lied…It was like a million dollars’ worth of investment in you…And you get a car. And I needed it, ’cause my car is bashed in and I couldn’t afford the deductible.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Some butterflies can fly over 2,000 miles. The monarch butterfly migrates across North America each year. No single butterfly completes the entire round trip.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
How much money do you spend on your health care needs? If you’re a woman, it’s probably a lot. A new survey of 2,000 women ages 20-50 found the average woman in the US spends $1,639 a year on health and hygiene — roughly 23% of every paycheck. From doctor’s visits to skincare, razors to period products, more than half say keeping up feels financially overwhelming. In fact, 61% said they feel forced to choose between their budget and their well-being. Rising prices aren’t helping. Many report increases in hygiene staples, skincare and menstrual products over the past year. Some are even delaying prescriptions, stretching supplies or skipping checkups altogether — risky trade-offs that could worsen health in the long run. Some more findings from the poll…
• Women spend an average of $232/year on doctor’s visits, and
• $227 on skincare; $222 on undergarments
• $219 on hygiene products; $209 on vitamins
• $197 on prescriptions; $182 on period products
• 49% have skipped or postponed checkups due to cost
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
“You shall not pass!” — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring — Gandalf (Ian McKellen) — 2001
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ Elastic bands last longer if they are stored in a refrigerator.
✓ Studies show your favorite foods are likely those your mother ate while pregnant with you.
✓ A bottle of Coca-Cola can dissolve a nail in just 4 days.
✓
It
would take a snail 220 hours to crawl one mile (1.6km).
✓ The
record for most words in a hit single is Eminem’s 2013 tune ‘Rap
God’, with 1,560.
WEIRD NEWS
A new Japanese soap promises to tackle what some people call “old person smell.” That’s the subtle, musty body odor that can develop as we age. The Mirai Clinical persimmon soap, made with persimmon-derived tannins and green tea extract, is designed to target areas where the scent is most noticeable, like the feet, armpits, and behind the ears. Caused by a natural compound called 2-nonenal, the odor is normal and not a sign of poor hygiene, and is difficult to notice on oneself. Users report that the soap can keep the smell at bay for days, offering a potential solution for anyone looking to freshen up beyond regular washing.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
16% of people say they would miss THIS the most if they moved. What is it?
Answer: Their hairstylist/barber
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEING SHORT:
Short kings, rejoice: Your height may come with a few hidden advantages…
• Lower cancer risk:
Some studies suggest shorter people may have a slightly lower risk of developing certain cancers. One theory is that taller people have more cells and higher levels of growth hormones, which could increase the chances of mutations that lead to cancer.
• Less likely to get blood clots:
Research indicates shorter people may face a lower risk of dangerous blood clots in veins. Taller individuals tend to have longer blood vessels in their legs, which may slow blood flow and make clots more likely.
• Less likely to break a hip:
Taller adults may have a higher risk of hip fractures if they fall. A higher center of gravity and greater impact force when hitting the ground could make falls more dangerous for taller people.
• More likely to live longer:
On average, shorter people may live 2-5 years longer than taller individuals. Some researchers link this to longevity-related genes and the possibility that smaller bodies experience fewer age-related health problems later in life.
GOOD NEWS
Doorbell Camera Captures Elderly Delivery Driver Struggling Up Stairs — Internet Raises Over $500K To Help Him Retire. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
