THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
My husband and I have been separated for a few years. He left us for a younger woman and he moved to a different state. My kids were very young at the time and they don't really know their dad. I've since been remarried. My husband and I have never really talked to the kids about any of this, but they look nothing like my husband. They really don't look much like me either. As they're getting older, I wonder if they will notice this? Should we tell them anything about their biological father? I'm thinking this could be a good thing to wait until they're old enough to understand it more. I don't want them to feel like he abandoned them, but sadly, that is what happened. It makes me sick to think they might feel bad about it though. Any advice on how to handle this? Anyone else out there been down this road?
Signed – Momma
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Air Force Birthday
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Insults can leave us speechless — and even cause lasting effects similar to physical abuse. And now, neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett has revealed what he claims to be the “best comeback to an insult”. In a piece for BBC Science Focus, he says his comeback can successfully put a damper on someone’s mean comments…or even reverse their effects. What’s more, the 3-word retort might even put a smile on their face or make them laugh, diffusing the situation entirely. Are you ready? Here’s the best thing to say in response to an insult: “Calm down, grandma.” Burnett says the tactic works by making the insulter seem out of touch or ridiculous, especially if they clearly aren’t your grandma. It has the effect of making “the insulter seem like the lower status, more easily-ridiculed party”. Contrary to the old rhyme, words can truly hurt. But smart comebacks can hurt too.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Chris Pratt’s ‘Mario’ is blasting off into Nintendo’s wider galaxy. The sequel to the box office record-breaking “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will be titled “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”. It’s set for release on April 3, 2026, almost exactly 3 years after the first movie earned the top opening of all time for an animated film with $377 million worldwide. Aside from Pratt returning to voice the iconic video game plumber, Anya-Taylor Joy will reprise her voice role as ‘Princess Peach’, while Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Kevin Michael Richardson be back as ‘Luigi’, ‘Bowser’, ‘Toad’, and ‘Kamen’.
Netflix has renewed the breakout hit series “The Hunting Wives” starring Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow for a second season. As expected, the racy Texas drama will become a Netflix-branded series that will stream exclusively on the platform. Like Season 1, the second season will consist of 8 episodes, with the main cast set to return. The Hunting Wives’ first season was based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb. Season 2 will be an original concept-based continuation of the story.
DID YA KNOW!?
Mirrors facing each other don't produce infinite reflections. Each reflection will be darker than the last and eventually fade into invisibility. Mirrors absorb a fraction of the energy of the light striking them. The total number of reflections mirrors can produce? A few hundred.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
September 22nd is the first day of Fall.
Acne affects hundreds of millions worldwide, often lingering well beyond the teen years and taking a heavy emotional toll. Now, Korean scientists may have found a breakthrough solution: a new microarray acne patch that delivers treatment directly under the skin. In a clinical trial of 20 participants, the “self-locking” microneedle design cleared blemishes far faster than creams or gels, with visible improvement by day 3 — and full clearance by day 7. The 2-step system first targets bacteria and oil production, then shifts to calming inflammation. Patients reported high satisfaction, no side effects, and reduced skin oil, suggesting this could be a fast, effective, and accessible new option for acne care. Researchers also note the same technology could be adapted for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or wound healing.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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"Here’s looking at you, kid." - Casablanca (1942), Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart)
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Earth has traveled more than 5,000 miles in the past 5 minutes.
✓ Air-filled tires were used on bicycles before they were used on cars.
✓ When the car radio was introduced, some states wanted to ban it, arguing that it could distract drivers and cause accidents.
✓ A UK company allows “being hungover” as a valid reason for missing work. Employees are allotted 4 hungover days per year.
WEIRD NEWS
A new retro-inspired gadget is giving parents an alternative to smartphones for kids: the Tin Can. Launched this year by a Seattle startup, the $75 WiFi-powered “landline” looks like an old-school phone but is built with parental controls. Calls are limited to approved contacts and set hours, with a free plan that allows Tin Can users to call only one another. There are no screens, apps, internet, or texts. Just real conversations with Grandma and whomever else you approve. The idea started as a homemade prototype at a kitchen table, and the company says it has already sold tens of thousands of units, and demand is so high they’re backordered until December. The Tin Can is designed to keep things safe and social, without handing over a smartphone. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ye2yj22e
QUESTION OF THE DAY
47% of people have injured themselves at home by doing THIS. What is it?
Answer: Hitting a finger with a hammer
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE UNAVOIDABLE LAWS OF THE NATURAL UNIVERSE:
✓ LAW OF GREASY HANDS: Your nose will start to itch just after your hands become coated with grease.
✓ LAW OF THE WORKSHOP: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
✓ LAW OF WATCHING: The probability of being observed is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
✓ LAW OF THE TELEPHONE: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.
✓ LAW OF THE ALIBI: If you tell the boss you were late because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
✓ LAW OF THE QUEUE LINEUP: Whichever line you are in will move the slowest.
✓ BATH THEOREM: When the body is fully immersed in water, or when you are in the shower, the phone rings.
✓ LAW OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you do not want to be seen with.
✓ LAW OF THE RESULT: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.
✓ LAW OF THE ITCH: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to your ability to reach it.
✓ THEATER RULE: At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
✓ LAW OF THE COFFEE: As soon as you sit down to do some work, your boss will ask you to do something else — just as your coffee hits optimum drinking temperature.
✓ MURPHY’S LAW OF LOCKERS: If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
✓ LAW OF DIRTY RUGS/CARPETS: The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly proportional to the newness, color, and cost of the carpet or rug.
✓ LAW OF LOCATION: No matter where you go, there you are.
✓ LAW OF KNOWLEDGE: Anything is possible if you don’t know what you’re talking about.
✓ BROWN’S LAW: If the shoe fits, it’s ugly.
✓ OLIVER’S LAW: A closed mouth gathers no feet.
✓ WILSON’S LAW: As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
GOOD NEWS
'What
Are The Odds?': Dad Who Lost Home In Fire Wins New Home In Raffle
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
