News; birthdays/events; most of us know Jaime Foxx and Robert Downey jr...but what other actors can sing? (the Kelce Brothers have an album coming out); word of the day.

News; The Reading of the Raven; Wallet Hub's best winter destinations (U.S.); game: mindtrap.

News; Halloween manners kids/adults; Halloween safety for pets; game: Young Frankenstein quiz.

News; do you screen creep?; game: zombie general trivia; "goodbye/fun facts....National Magic Day which is actually takes place during National Magic Week, which is an entire week dedicated to celebrating the art of allusion and the craft of magicians everywhere! And while Harry Houdini may be the most famous illusionist out there...who actually died on this date in 1926 due to a ruptured appendix. magic as we know it today actually has its origins in ancient Egypt by the magician named Dedi who performed his tricks in Ancient Egypt in 2,700 B.C. He is credited with the first cups and balls magic trick. ... if you like to perform magic...there is a society of american magicians....Nothing beats an in person, real-life magic show...so go online an find a show!

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News; birthdays/events; do you have a messy desk? do you like to doodle? scientists have a list of things that say very intelligent people do; word of the day.

News; game: what horror/halloween film clips; if someone spits on you while talking...and they don't acknowledge it...will you?; thrillist--best destinations for 2025.

News; game: happy days quiz; how long can you stand on one leg? your health may depend on it; are you taking any lessons/classes for anything?

News; game: song mashups; it's ghost season...have you ever experienced anything supernatural?; goodbye/fun facts....National Checklist Day. the origins of this day can be traced back to the anniversary of the crash of a Boeing Model 299, which took place on October 30, 1935. After several costly mishaps, one group of pilots came up with the idea to create a checklist before taxiing down the runway, creating a much safer way to fly. It was after this airplane crash that the pre-flight checklist was introduced and adopted as a permanent, mandatory tool for pilots. Today, the checklist is not only used for aviation safety, but it has also been implemented in a variety of other industries and workplaces. Checklists not only keep you organized because it's a visual reminder of what needs to be done...it brings a sense of accomplishments when you check everything off!

News; birthdays/events; if your thanksgiving meal is made for you and even delivered to you...does it take all the fun out of it?; word of the day.

News; minimalist travel is the new luxury; game: arapnet quiz; does the name of the show determine whether you'd watch it? (a list of some famous show and their original names)

News; buzzfeed list of products that are actually brilliant!; game: everybody knows;
some people are irritated with the every season "christmas tree".

News; with the time change and the busy holiday season...tips on falling (and staying) asleep; game: 80's/90's trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national internet day...October 29, 1969...Charley Kline, a young grad student on the UCLA campus attempts to send the first internet message to his colleague, Bill Duvall, at Stanford. They’re working on something called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), the U.S. Defense Department-funded network that connected four terminals installed at UCLA, Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah. They succeeded. by 1996 AOL introduces a monthly flat rate for access to internet chat rooms instead of charging by the hour. For $19.95 a month, users could now stay for as long as they wanted. and in just 3 years...AOL’s subscriber base would grow to 17 million users.

News; birthdays/events; if sitting desks and standing desks are bad for us...how are we supposed to work?; word of the day.

News; is there anything about halloween (or any of the upcoming holidays) that scares you?; game: quiz; game: feud.

News; we often blame the dog when we have gas...but has your dog ever farted really bad? (ashley's dog has bad gas); if food rinds were good for us...would you eat them?; game: calendar trivia.

News; can you tell if your house smells?; funny work mess ups; goodbye/fun facts....National First Responders Day...Paramedics, ambulance drivers, firefighters and EMTs all deserve a little bit of love and affection every day! But today offers a special opportunity for showing thanks and appreciation to these men and women who are ready to play a crucial part in saving lives whenever the need arises. The history of first responders in the US dates back to the Civil War, when field workers would provide needed, on-site care to wounded soldiers. But this idea dates even further back to Europe, during the Napoleonic Wars, where lightweight wagons delivered the wounded to field hospitals. there is a difference between an emt and a paramedic...Candidates learn life support techniques in first-response situations, including CPR, tourniquet application, and treatment of wounds. Paramedics deliver more advanced procedures and therefore require more extensive education and training. Professional training today can take anywhere from one to three years.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever heard of a "smash plate"?; word of the day.

News; game: Halloween word letter; ticket prices for the world series are cost prohibitive to most...but if you could afford it...would you go?; election fun facts we should all know.

News; game: Halloween "everybody knows"; when you go to a drive thru...do you always pick the place that is the fastest?; 5 signs your body needs more nutrition according to a gastroenterologist.

News; game: Halloween movie theme songs; the formula for the perfect road trip;
goodbye/fun facts....National Breadstick Day...Breadsticks are slender sticks of baked crispy dry goodness invented in Italy. Aside from their crunch, the best thing about the humble breadstick is they can be eaten as an appetizer or you can dress them up with all manner of culinary embellishments. The original breadsticks, known as grissini, would have been hard and crunchy, with a texture and flavor that is more like a cracker. one of the origin stories is that these delicious little sticks of bread got their start in the 17th century in the region of Northern Italy, just outside of the town of Turin. the other origin story says they were created as an intestinal disorder remedy that encouraged the appetite of the nine-year-old duke, Vittorio of the House of Savoy — eventually saving his life. Vittorio recovered and eventually became a king. The crisp grissino became the preferred bread in the Savoia household...and then all over Italy, then europe then made their way to America.

News; birthdays/events; game: Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown trivia; word of the day.

News; Halloween 2024 by the numbers; summarize your day in 3 words; celebrities who live below their means.

News; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2; Brad's smelly garage story.

News; there's the 'sunday scaries' and the 'daylight saving time scaries'; Butterball cook from frozen; goodbye/fun facts....National Bologna Day! B-o-l-o-g-n-a is actually named after the Italian city of the same name, but there they call it mortadella, which is a sausage with bits of lard and peppercorns in it. American Bologna, as you may have noticed, is distinctly different, but no less loved the world over. During the Great Depression, bologna was one of the most accessible foods to Americans. It was affordable and it kept well for long periods of time. and it's so versatile... It can be fried and thrown on toasted bread with pickles, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. It can be served cold with thick slices of cheddar and white bread. It can be chopped up and mixed with crumbled, hard boiled eggs, mayo, and veggies for a bologna salad. Bologna can be made from any number of meats, including beef, turkey, venison, chicken, and even a vegetarian soy protein.

News; birthdays/events; when you realize one of your habits is pretty bad...how long until you change it?; word of the day.

News; game: Battle of the Sexes_Part 1; game: Battle of the Sexes_Part 2; do you use the word "please"? most of us don't.

News; game: Minute Mystery; besides Thanksgiving...what are you most looking forward to in november?; what do you consider "deep cleaning"...the dryer exhaust tube? the garbage disposal?

News; American Airlines new boarading system....brilliant or mean?; when you see something online..do you buy it right then and there or wait until the weekend?goodbye/fun facts....Boston creme pie day! here’s the most interesting part: it’s not even a pie. It’s a cake with an identity crisis! when the Boston cream pie was first invented, cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans, and most bakers at the time even used the words pie and cake interchangeably....It all started back in 1856 at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. (which is now the omni parker house) A clever chef thought, “What would happen if I put custard between cake layers and top it with chocolate?” And just like that, the Boston Cream Pie was born. The recipe is so simple —bake 2 yellow cakes, put custard in between the layers...and top with a chocolate ganache. you can even make them as a trifle cake or eclairs or cupcakes.

News; birthdays/events; we like policies and rules....unless they apply to us! agree?;
word of the day.

News; would you want your watch to send medical updates to your doctor?; game: Back to the Future trivia pt 1; game: Back to the Future trivia pt 2.

News; do you think you could pass a driver's written exam today?; game: what year was it?;
when was the last time you did a "weekend warrior" project? it's considered exercise!!

News; how closely do you pay attention to things your s/o gives you? (funny story); game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....National Make A Dog’s Day. today we need to ensure that the dogs around us enjoy themselves as much as possible. spread information about the dogs’ importance in our lives and how much they can improve our days with love and loyalty. also to encourage people to adopt from shelters and provide a better life for at least one puppy. all dogs evolved from wolves...but today they are a best friend, a loyal companion, a ferocious protector, and an eternal guardian; or in ashley's case...a destroyer of all things he's not supposed to get into. dogs are intelligent, can follow instructions, and will stay loyal until the end. so take them on an extra long walk today...give them a healthy treat...or donate to a local shelter.