Today we visit with Nelson Aspen, author of Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
For years, we’ve heard about all the horrible things that smartphone use is doing to our kids’ brains. Now, is it backtracking time? A recent survey of over 1,500 children between the ages of 11 and 13 found that smartphones might actually be GOOD for their mental and social well-being—as long as they don’t spend too much time on social media. The research, from the University of South Florida, found that kids with smartphones are more likely to spend time with friends in person — and reported fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety than those without phones. But the downside comes with frequent social media use. Children who often post on social platforms were twice as likely to report sleep problems and feelings of anxiety or depression. The researchers recommend limiting how often kids post online, though that’s admittedly easier said than done.
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While far from done, the ongoing legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is proving to be a major source of inspiration for documentary makers. Just weeks after ITN Productions unveiled the swiftly-made “He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni,” Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has announced “Baldoni vs. Lively: A Hollywood Feud.” The docuseries will follow the (quote) “battle that’s shaking up Hollywood” and offer a “forensic” look into the lead-up to the impending court cases between the actress and her “It Ends With Us” director. It will launch on Discovery+ in June.
US President Trump has agreed to meet with perennial critic Bill Maher — as a favor to their common friend, Kid Rock. He wrote on Truth Social that Rock asked him if it would be possible for him to meet Maher, quote: “a man who has been unjustifiably critical of anything, or anyone, Trump.” Trump said that although he “didn’t like the idea much”, he “thought it would be interesting.” Trump called the interview, to take place at the White House, a “favor to a friend” and said he believes he and Maher will be joined by Kid Rock and “even the legendary Dana White.”
DID YA KNOW!?
Did you know a lifeboat drill was canceled the morning of the Titanic tragedy?According to passenger Arthur Godfrey Peuchen, a routine lifeboat drill was scheduled on the morning of the day of the Titanic disaster. However, the crew never assembled for one and it was canceled.
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A list of the top 10 most-visited websites includes Google, YouTube, Facebook and Wikipedia.
We’ve been told since we were kids about the importance of flossing our teeth. But the key thing that many people seem to be missing in the message is this: When flossing your teeth, it’s important to use floss – or another suitable tool. The makers of Waterpik, an oral health device, commissioned a poll to find out what “unusual items” people use to remove food stuck between their teeth. 61% of respondents indicated that they have used a fingernail to remove pieces of food lodged between their teeth (Just 61%?), while others said they have used folded paper or cards (40%), cutlery (21%), safety pins (14%), or strands of hair (7%, ewww…). Perhaps surprisingly, just 16% said they floss once per day. 20% only floss when they decide it’s necessary, and 8% don’t floss at all. The most-common excuses for irregular flossing habits? In order: It’s too time consuming (55%), it’s painful (16%), and it’s gross (9%). Another common reason for not flossing, if you can believe it, was the expense.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“I was surprised when I started getting old. I always thought it was one of those things that would happen to someone else.” — George Carlin
NEWS TO ME
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✓ Contrary to popular belief, there are no wild tigers in Africa. They are only found in Asia.
✓ Flamingos stand on one leg because keeping one leg close to the body conserves heat.
✓ ‘Yoda’, from “Star Wars”, was modeled after the appearance of Albert Einstein.
✓ Beer was illegal in Iceland until March 1, 1989.
✓ Sweden had a King Charles VII, but no Charles I to VI.
WEIRD NEWS
An elderly couple’s house was mistakenly raided by police who thought it was a cannabis farm. Why? Because they kept it so hot in there! Cops stormed into the home of 80-year-old Barry Lovelock and his 78-year-old wife Mavis while they were eating breakfast in their Leicestershire, England home. The raid was triggered by a thermal helicopter camera, which thought their gas fire-heated property was a drug den, based on its temperature readings. Nine officers rammed the door and charged upstairs searching for cannabis plants and the strong lamps which are used to grow them. Later, mortified cops had to admit their tip-off was “not fully accurate”, saying the reason for the mistaken raid was the couple’s 2 gas fires, which they keep on 24/7 during the colder months.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a poll, 68% of people said it’s weird to have a picture of THIS on your phone’s lock screen?
Answer: You
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
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THE LIST
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ My therapist and I saw each other at the grocery store and pretended not to know each other. Next week’s session writes itself. – TracieBreaux
⇒ I honestly have no idea what a vitamin is. It’s in a banana but it’s also the sun? sure. — mchinegirl
⇒ despise when a recipe tells me to add 2 cups of onions. They don’t come in cups. The come in onions. – karlaa.mendoza
⇒ You’d think a check engine light would eventually burn out – Trophy Wife
⇒ I got in the shower. A large spider jumped in. I got out, toweled off, and walked away. This is called Nope Not One More Thing – Ennui Doofen
⇒ When I feel stupid, I like to remind myself that I got my bachelor’s degree without ChatGPT. — ibddieticianeloise
⇒ Adapt a “Goofy” movie for Broadway, cowards – matyoliversdrunkencousin
⇒ Nobody will remember: your salary, the car you drove, the hours you worked. People will definitely remember: that you accidentally invited a journalist into a top secret war briefing room. – sarah_snop13
GOOD NEWS
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Collector Saves Newborn From Dumpster - Now He Wants To Adopt Her
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