This #MovieStarMonday we visit William Stanford Davis (Abbott Elementary) We'll talk about his new film “Undercard”
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC18799mhok
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Panda Day
https://homedrinkmenu.com/drink-recipe/panda-cocktail
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Play isn’t just for kids. Research published in The Conversation shows adults who stay playful throughout life handle stress better, feel more positive emotions, and report higher life satisfaction. Studies, including work with New Zealand families, found that unstructured, everyday play helps adults feel more connected and resilient. In adulthood, play isn’t about toys – it’s a mindset of curiosity, humor, creativity, and spontaneity. That can show up through music, movement, storytelling, or simply doing something for fun. Play also strengthens relationships, boosting empathy and emotional intelligence while bridging generational gaps. Even urban design plays a role: cities that subtly encourage playful interaction may support community well-being. Far from frivolous, playfulness may be essential to lifelong mental health.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
FX’s new series “Love Story”, portraying the real-life romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, is one of the most talked-about TV shows of the moment – but not everyone is thrilled about it. Jack Schlossberg, the nephew of JFK Jr., took a moment to criticize Love Story executive producer Ryan Murphy again for profiting off of his family’s tragic history. Quote: “If you want to know someone who’s never met anyone in my family, knows nothing about us, talk to Ryan Murphy.” Schlossberg also said: “The guy knows nothing about what he’s talking about, and he’s making a ton of money on a grotesque display of someone else’s life.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom has revealed the California Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, and it’s a reunion for the “True Lies” Class of 1994. Arnold Schwarzenegger will be inducted, alongside his co-star Jamie Lee Curtis during a ceremony March 19 at the California Museum in Sacramento. They will be enshrined along with 7 others, including Olympic gold medalists Carl Lewis and Janet Lewis, celebrity chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and “Waiting to Exhale” author Terry McMillan.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The longest hiccuping spree lasted 68 years. A man named Charles Osborne began hiccupping in 1922 and did not stop until 1990. Doctors never found a definitive cure.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Chocolate has become such a “hot” item for shoplifters in the UK that some shops are locking chocolate bars in anti-theft boxes or cabinets. Retailers like Sainsbury’s say organized thieves are stealing chocolate “to order” and reselling it through illicit markets. Police report suspects grabbing entire shelves in seconds, and shop owners say losses can reach hundreds of pounds a week (the currency, not weight). According to the British Retail Consortium, millions of shoplifting incidents were recorded last year, with chocolate now ranking among the most targeted items.
A 24-year-old
electronics enthusiast in India has built the world’s smallest
arcade machine – a device less than an inch tall that plays Space
Invaders. Kiran Patil previously created projects using
microcontrollers and displays, but this was his first attempt at a
gaming arcade. The tiny machine, measuring .98 inches tall, .6 inches
long and .59 inches wide, features 4 buttons, and runs an emulated
version of the classic game. The machine has been officially
recognized by Guinness World Records. LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/y4m3f47c
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
“That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.” — Babe — Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) — 1995
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ The
inventor of the lightbulb, Thomas Edison, was afraid of the dark.
✓
The oldest sibling is usually the most well-behaved.
✓ Elephant polo is a popular sport in India, Nepal and Thailand.
✓ According to NASA, the Moon smells like gunpowder.
✓ People who walk fast tend to live longer than those who walk at average speed.
WEIRD NEWS
Doulas once belonged only in delivery rooms, they’ve now entered the operating suite. In Los Angeles, Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari run LA Beauty Connect, a concierge service guiding wealthy clients through plastic surgery, from start to finish. Acting as part planner, part therapist, and part fixer, the “Plastic Surgery Doulas” help match clients with vetted surgeons, attend consultations, manage travel and recovery logistics, provide emotional support…and even arrange a post-op masseuse. The idea grew out of Obst’s own frustrating search for a trustworthy surgeon. While their white-glove service can cost about $10,000, clients say it saves time, stress, and costly mistakes, turning cosmetic surgery into a carefully managed VIP experience.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Nutritionists once found that eating THIS can increase your life expectancy by 33 minutes. What is it?
Answer: A peanut butter and jelly sandwich
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
BUDGET-FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS:
Travel search engine Expedia has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly US and international destinations for 2026, with hotel stays under US $150 a night. In the US, the list focuses more on smaller cities where hotel rates are lower – but are packed with culture and have plenty to do…
The top affordable U.S. destinations for 2026:
1. Laughlin, Nevada
2. Bakersfield, California
3. El Paso, Texas
4. Reno, Nevada
5. San José, California
6. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
7. Huntsville, Alabama
8. Tulsa, Oklahoma
9. Riverside, California
10. San Bernardino, California
The top affordable international destinations for 2026:
1. Salvador, Brazil
2. Guadalajara, Mexico
3. Bogotá, Colombia
4. Mérida, Mexico
5. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
6. São Paulo, Brazil
8. Bangkok, Thailand
8. Edmonton, Canada
9. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
GOOD NEWS
Buried In An Avalanche For 4 Hours — His Wife’s ‘Find My iPhone’ Check Saved His Life. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
