THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
I loaned my car to a friend to go to a job interview. On the way, he claims someone ran a red light and hit the car. I have insurance so it’s covered, but I have a $1000 deductible. That’s the problem. He says it was not his fault, so it’s not his responsibility since he didn’t cause the accident. What? Then he lays the whole guilt trip on me about how he’s broke and $1000 is no big deal for me. I am doing well, so should I be the bigger person and just cover the deductible or am I getting played for a sucker? I’m really unsure what’s best here.
Signed – Fired Up Friend
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Lottery Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
If you dread working out, you’re not alone — and the answer might not be to try harder, but to try smarter. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology suggests that matching your workouts to your personality could make all the difference. Extroverts tend to thrive in high-energy group classes or team sports, while more introverted or anxious types prefer solo, low-pressure activities, with built-in breaks. People who are more conscientious often stick with well-rounded routines simply because they know it’s good for them. The bottom line? The key to enjoying exercise may be finding a style that suits you, not squeezing yourself into someone else’s fitness mold.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
So it was a joke. For an ad. “The Office” actor Craig Robinson recently announced on Instagram that he was leaving comedy to start a small business. But it seems the small business isn’t exactly what you’d call real. Turns out, Robinson is only pretending to be a small business owner in what will be a series of AT&T Business commercials that will reunite him with his Office-mates Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, Creed Bratton and Oscar Nuñez.
Ed Helms says that because he was raised in a “repressed Southern home,” he was worried to show his parents “The Hangover.” Speaking on a recent podcast, Helms explained that he grew up juggling a complicated relationship with comedy due to his upbringing. He explained that even though he was about 35 when The Hangover was released, at the premiere, he was seated next to his mother, QUOTE: “and the movie ends and there’s huge applause…the lights come up and she’s crying. Tears streaming down her face, and for a second, I’m like, ‘Did I just break my poor mom’s heart?’ But she says to me, ‘That was so funny,’ and just gave me a big hug.”
Jason Momoa happened to be at the right place at the right time over the weekend. He’s been in Wisconsin while getting ready for a performance with his band, ÖOF TATATÁ, at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival. And while out on the town on Friday night, he found himself in the middle of a scene where a single car accident had just occurred. Video taken by passersby shows Momoa stepping in to see if there was anything he could do to help. Fortunately, officers appeared to have the situation covered, but Momoa remained close by while the scene unfolded. Reports say the driver was transported to a hospital.
Vanessa Hudgens is going to be a mom of 2. The “High School Musical” star announced Saturday she and her husband, Cole Tucker, are expecting again, by posting several adorable maternity shots. She let the excitement on her face do all the talking, simply captioning her post: “Round two!!!!” The actress and former professional baseball player welcomed their first child in July 2024 after she debuted her pregnancy on the Oscars red carpet in March. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc8n6xzh
DID YA KNOW!?
Topics like “old people smell” and “Ozempic smell” have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people’s bodies react to, and produce scents. Research shows that body odor is influenced by your skin bacteria and how it breaks down sweat. But some foods impact body odor more than others. Among the common foods that most impact one’s scent are: fish, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts), spices and red meat. Conversely, foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A study shows that 36% of adults have lied about a financial matter to a romantic partner.
Just as many of us are getting over the fact that the viral music group Velvet Sundown turned out to be an AI creation, a new music competition has been announced, that concentrates only on AI-generated music. The Future Sound Awards aim to celebrate songs created with the help of artificial intelligence. Backed by the World AI Creator Awards and organized by Fanvue, the contest invites musicians to submit original, AI-assisted tracks using a fully traceable, rights-cleared audio library provided by TwoShot. Entries are free and judged on vocals, lyrics, creativity, and process — but no copyrighted material allowed. Winners can earn up to $7,000 and gain exposure to industry insiders. The goal, the Future Sounds Awards creators say, is to spotlight AI’s creative potential, while keeping a human touch.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.” ― James Branch Cabell, “The Silver Stallion”
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ There’s a reply to the saying “Liar, liar, pants on fire” – It’s “I don’t care, I don’t care, I can buy another pair”.
✓ For the Apollo 11 moon landing conspiracy theory to be true, over 400,000 people would need to be part of the secret.
✓ Polar bears are almost invisible to infrared cameras.
✓ The only difference between white and brown eggs is the hen that lays them. The color of a hen’s earlobes determines the color of her eggs.
✓ Cockroaches can withstand 10 times more radiation than a person can.
✓ A full bladder is about the size of a softball.
WEIRD NEWS
There’s a new twist on the beautiful game — and it’s all about slowing things down. “Walking soccer” is catching on as a surprisingly fun and competitive way for older adults to stay in the game without the high-impact wear and tear. Think soccer, but with no running, smaller goals, and a strict “one foot on the ground” rule. In Toronto, the Loons — the city’s first walking soccer club — are leading the charge. Every Thursday, players 50 and up gather at Cherry Beach to stretch, scrimmage, and sweat (but slower). The sport has roots in England, but now it’s gaining ground in Canada, with programs across 6 provinces and even a national team heading to the Walking Football World Cup.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
There’s a 10% chance you have THIS in your car right now. What is it?
Answer: A French fry
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
SONGS THAT WERE ALMOST RECORDED BY OTHER ARTISTS:
These artists passed on recording them – so the song ended up in the right hands – and the right voice…
✗ ‘Umbrella’ – It was originally pitched to Britney Spears, but was rejected. So, Rihanna took it to the top of the charts, and the rest is history (or, more accurately, a novella, ella, ella…)
✗ ’Rock Your Body’ — Michael Jackson passed on this Neptunes bop, leaving Justin Timberlake to claim it for his solo debut.
✗ ‘Happy’ – CeeLo Green recorded it, but his label shelved it in favor of a Christmas album. Pharrell Williams gave it a shot, and before we knew what was happening, everyone was clapping along if they felt like a room without a roof…
✗ ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’ – After Janet Jackson passed on it, Britney Spears slithered in and delivered one of her most iconic reinventions.
✗ ‘Don’t Cha’ – Before it became the ultimate “shoulda woulda coulda” anthem, it was offered up to Tori Alamaze and even Paris Hilton. But it took the Pussycat Dolls to make it purr.
✗ ‘Since U Been Gone’ – P!nk said no. Hilary Duff couldn’t hit the notes. But Kelly Clarkson turned it into the scream-along anthem of the decade.
✗ ‘Whataya Want from Me’ — P!nk helped write it, recorded a demo, and then passed. Adam Lambert ran with it—eyeliner, octave leaps, and all.
✗ ‘Call Me’ – It was pitched to everyone from the Rolling Stones (if you could imagine…) to Stevie Nicks. Blondie rewrote the lyrics, and made it their own.
✗ ‘…Baby One More Time’ — TLC thought the lyrics were too…uh…punchy. Robyn declined too. Britney took it, and made it a “hit”.
✗ ‘Irreplaceable’ — Ne-Yo originally imagined it as a country tune, possibly for Shania Twain. Instead, Beyoncé did it — and showed us all how to pack up our boxes to the left.
✗ ‘Telephone’ – It was written by Lady Gaga for Britney Spears, who actually recorded a version, but never released it. Instead, Gaga rang up Beyoncé, and their “phone collab” became a hit.
✗ ‘Let’s Get Loud’ — Gloria Estefan co-wrote it but thought it was too much like her past work. J.Lo turned up the salsa – and created dancefloor dynamite.
✗ ‘All About That Bass’ — Meghan Trainor wrote it and offered it to Beyoncé and Adele, who both passed. So, she sang it herself, and scored a pop hit with a body-positive punch.
✗ ‘Boom Clap’ – It was meant for Hilary Duff’s comeback album, but her team declined. Charli XCX took it to the silver screen via “The Fault in Our Stars”, and to the top 10.
GOOD NEWS
Michigan State Police Helicopter Pilot Spots 83-Year-Old Dementia Patient Lost In Swamp. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
