THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I need help getting out of a family group chat. My family started one about three years ago. At first it was useful. Birthday announcements, family pictures, Christmas plans... normal stuff. Then my uncle discovered GIFs. Now I get approximately 47 messages a day. Good morning GIFs. Good night GIFs. Pictures of his lunch. Pictures of sunsets. Memes. Political stuff. Weather alerts. He once sent a picture of a squirrel and wrote, "LOOK WHO'S BACK." Nobody knows who the squirrel is. I muted the conversation, but now I have 683 unread messages. I tried leaving the group. My mom immediately texted me privately and asked, "WHY DID YOU LEAVE THE FAMILY?" I said I was trying to simplify my life. She said, "Your grandmother thinks you're mad at her." So now I'm back in the group. How do I escape without becoming the family villain?
Signed – Please Stop Sending Me Squirrels
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Nut Day
https://deanstonmalt.com/en-us/blogs/whisky-cocktail-recipes/the-nutty-old-fashioned
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Football and beer have long been a classic combo, but some NFL fans are breaking up the relationship. A new survey of over 1,000 fans found 41% of tailgaters now identify as sober or sober-curious, mainly to improve their fitness and save money. And nearly 1 in 10 credit popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for curbing their craving for alcohol. Still, 56% say beer and football go hand in hand. About one-third regret how much they drink during games, and 14% have called in sick the next morning. And 84% say the game is just as exciting – or better – without the booze. Gen Z is leading the charge, with nearly 30% avoiding watch parties because of drinking “beer pressure”.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Sean “Diddy” Combs was transported out of prison after suffering an injury. He sustained a non-life-threatening head injury and was returned to the prison later Saturday, where he was put in solitary confinement. It’s not clear how he was injured. Previously, it was reported that Combs had been in solitary confinement after the music mogul had allegedly been caught behind bars with contraband items. Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence after being convicted on 2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution last year.
The long-rumored expansion of the “Bridgerton” universe is a reality: Netflix has greenlighted an untitled spinoff chronicling the early life of a young ‘Lady Violet’ and her romance with ‘Viscount Edmund Bridgerton’. The widowed Bridgerton family matriarch is played on the mothership series by Ruth Gemmell. Like “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”, the Violet prequel will be a limited series from franchise producer Shondaland.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... The fuzzy covering on a tennis ball isn't just for appearance. The felt creates air resistance, slowing the ball down and giving players greater control over its speed and spin.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
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Experts say we may be entering a “tipping recession”, and hospitality workers are feeling the pinch. A new survey found 67% of Canadian workers who receive tips say their tips have dropped over the past 2 years, up from 39% in 2024. Rising living costs mean 80% of people are eating out less often, leaving fewer opportunities for workers to earn tips. Meanwhile, consumers are pushing back against tip requests at places where tipping isn’t traditionally expected. Restaurant servers, delivery drivers, hair salons and barbers were generally viewed as normal places to tip, while retail stores, fast-food joints, and trades, such as mechanics and plumbers, are viewed as much less appropriate.
TIPS ON SMART TIPPING:
✓ Check the bill first. Make sure a gratuity or service charge hasn’t already been added.
✓ Look at the dollar amount. A 15%, 20% or 25% prompt can mean a significant difference on a large bill.
✓ Check the calculation. If you’re tipping a percentage, know whether it’s being calculated before or after tax.
✓ Make your decision before the prompt. Decide how you want to approach tipping before the payment screen presents its suggested amounts.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“Why is the rum gone?” Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow 2003
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
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✓ By comparing the topography of both, scientists determined that Florida is flatter than a pancake.
✓ Not all hamsters are small. Although some measure just 2-4 inches (5-10cm), the largest ones are about 13 inches (33cm) long.
✓ In the Philippines, you can buy spaghetti at McDonald’s.
✓ Ancient Rome had rent-a-chariot businesses.
✓ If you are nominated for a Nobel prize, you’ll likely never know unless you win.
WEIRD NEWS
Foot pain is common, with 77% of adults experiencing a foot problem at some point in their lives. But a simple habit could help keep your feet happier: rotate your sneakers, instead of wearing the same pair every day. Podiatrist Dr. Suzanne Fuchs explains that the foam cushioning in athletic shoes gets compressed with use. Switching pairs gives that foam time to bounce back, helping them provide better support when you wear them again.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
A survey finds only 20% of people keep THIS for sentimental reasons. What is it?
Answer: Clothing
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
A Reddit user asked people to share random pieces of advice that genuinely improved their lives. Here are some pearls of wisdom that you just might want to remember…
☞ “I don’t always need to voice my opinion or react to everything. Sometimes silence is the most powerful thing. Learn to walk away.”
☞ “A therapist once told me to listen to people, and they will tell you who they are. I thought it was great dating advice.”
☞ “A very old lady wrote on a wedding shower card to me, ‘Be forgiving; it sure helps.’ I’m an old lady now, and I always write this on all wedding gifts.”
☞ “Don’t sweat the small stuff and don’t spend energy on things you can’t control.”
☞ “My first boss was a small business owner who turned down projects occasionally. When I asked her why, she said, ‘You have to say no to some things so you can say yes to others.’ Totally changed my POV.
☞ “Never stop learning.”
☞ “The power of positive affirmations. If you’ve spent years conditioning yourself to think negatively about yourself, you can condition yourself in the other direction, too.”
GOOD NEWS
Teens
Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news