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News; birthdays/events; buying gifts for co-workers...yes or no?; word of the day. News; game: Wayne's World movie trivia (Director's Birthday); survival strategies for Christmas break vacations; if a museum had a painting that looked like you...would you want to go see it? News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; most common driving rules parents give their kids...what rules did you have? News; Mayo clinic chart for how many push ups we should be able to do; what day of the week you were born on could play a role in your identity; goodbye/fun facts....National Day of Giving takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It was established in 2012 to help the "giving season" get started, reminding people that there is more to holidays than consumerism and commercialization. The day encourages individuals, families, schools, businesses, and other organizations to give to the less fortunate. Thousands of non-profit organizations are doing good around the country and all over the world. And every one of them could use some help! Find a cause that is especially important to you personally, whether it's fighting a certain type of cancer, helping to buy schoolbooks for children from poor families, or helping the animals at the local animal shelter. Some employers will match your donation...so ask...and then take action! 

News; birthdays/events; 40% concert goers say it's rude to bring signs to concerts...do you agree?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you know why the Christmas tree replacement bulb is red? News; is it better to sleep in a huge bed?; what are you most looking forward to in December?; Cyber Monday. News; game: calendar trivia; when was the last time you "audited your subscriptions"?; goodbye/fun facts....National Cookie Cutter Day..whether it's sugar cookie, gingerbread or any other type of cookie...they just seem to taste better when they're in cute little shapes! Baking things in molds came from the Germans of the 1500s ...they baked small cakes into molds and designs, some of which were very intricate and time consuming. By the time the 1800s came around, cookie cutters were made from tin by American tinsmiths. In fact, the first patent for a cookie cutter in the United States was granted to Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875. By 1902 Animal Crackers launches its first commercial cookie making changing cookies forever.

News; birthdays/events; comedy break: Black Friday; word of the day. News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 1; gifts for people who say they "don't need anything"; would you like to take a day off from work when you're in a bad mood? News; game: 1 second song snippets 10 worst songs from 1980's part 2; Interview with Dr Kevin Lehman part 1; Dr Kevin Lehman part 2. News; game: who are these cartoon voices?; funny things mall Santas have been asked for; goodbye/fun facts....national flossing day....always the day after thanksgiving...probably because we ate so much there's tons of food particles leftover. In 1815, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, a New Orleans dentist, created the earliest iteration of the modern dental floss. It was a thin, waxen silk thread that he encouraged his patients to clean between their teeth. This thread was readily available everywhere because it was used in tailoring. Flossing is not only essential to your oral health but also your overall health...the same plaque that builds up on your teeth is the same that's in your heart!

News; birthdays/events; A&B first Thanksgiving skit; word of the day. News; great idea to memorialize Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving aiaiokee; game: general (Thanksgiving) trivia. News; comedy break...Thanksgiving; myths about Thanksgiving Day; game: Thanksgiving word ladder. News; comedy break: Stan Freeberg; game: Thanksgiving bad dad jokes; goodbye/fun facts.... National Bavarian Cream Pie Day...a delightful mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, gelatin, and whipped cream set in a cold mold to create a smooth and creamy dessert​​​​. The origins date back to the 17th century, when it was believed to have been introduced by French chefs working for the Wittelsbach princes of Bavaria. It crossed oceans and landed in America by the 19th century. True Bavarian creams first appear in the U.S. in Boston Cooking School cookbooks but nowadays many people use instant pudding and custard mixes for a little shortcut.

News; birthdays/events; game: 1980's guitar solos; word of the day. News; top Thanksgiving injuries that could send you to the E.R.; Butterball Turkey line part 1; Butterball Turkey line part 2. News; what are you most thankful for this year?; game: outburst; be extra careful how you throw away your leftovers! News; airbnb or hotel for the holidays?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....What Do You Love About America Day...which always falls around Thanksgiving but it is dedicated to giving thanks to America. There are so many reasons this country is great. The founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This document helped form the current values of modern Americans: equality, unalienable rights...things that are not available in many other countries.  Sadly, we have become a very divided place...so when you give thanks this holiday season...swap stories at your gathering table about why you love America.

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer to cook everything yourself for the holidays...keep everyone out of your space or do you want everyone to pitch in?; word of the day. News; most annoying table manners...what bugs you?; game: classic novel titles; wrong text Thanksgiving grandma...update. News; do you separate the kids from the adults?; game: commercial jingles on kids instruments; how many strands of lights do you put up? have you gone the route of the laser projector? News; since a lot of stores are open anyway on Thanksgiving...will you go shopping?; game: do they know it's Christmas trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Gazpacho Soup Day....and soup always sounds great in the winter...but cold soup?? Tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. Gazpacho soup day celebrates the fans of the British television show Red Dwarf and the significant event in the series that had a profound impact on one of its main characters, Arnold J. Rimmer. In the series, the Gazpacho Soup Incident took place on November 25, 2180, aboard the JMC mining ship Red Dwarf during its final voyage. Captain Frank Hollister invited Arnold J. Rimmer, the lowest-ranking crew member, to dine at the Captain's Table and enjoy a course of gazpacho soup. Unaware that gazpacho was traditionally served cold, Rimmer demanded the chef take it away and bring it back hot. The officers laughed at Rimmer's mistake, and he never ate at the Captain's Table again. 

News; birthdays/events; what are you least looking forward to for Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; what superpower do parents wish they had?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; 18% of us do this in the morning...Ashley has never ever done this...or Brad!; worst gifts to give (list); how do you feel about A.I. making music? News; funny feel good story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle and game week...Humans – especially children – have probably been playing games since the beginning of time! In fact, throughout human history and culture, games have often been an integral part of social interaction. Relics of certain types of board games can be found in Roman ruins from at least 2000 years ago. Board games may have been around for as long as 1500 years and card games likely got their start in China more than a thousand years ago. So play a favorite game...learn a new game...or watch a game themed movie like: Game Night, Tag, Clue, or Battleship.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather watch a parade or watch/play football or do a 5K run on Thanksgiving?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about communal dining?; game: guess that tune from the lyrics;  Buzzfeed list of tacky decor. News; 2025 word of the year; game: TV trivia; Dick Van Dyke is getting ready to turn 100...do you want to live that long? News; is there a difference between fresh and frozen turkey?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Gingerbread Cookie Day---they instantly make us feel warm and cozy, they have a rich flavor profile and they come in all shapes and sizes, but gingerbread man cookies are the most popular ones. Gingerbread has been around for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes.---but in the 16th century gingerbread figural biscuits made their first appearance. Queen Elizabeth I of England asked her staff to make gingerbread figures that looked like the foreign dignitaries and the other guests of honor and later presented them in the likeness of some of her very important guests. According to Swedish folk tradition, gingerbread man cookies hold magical powers for making wishes and gingerbread cookies freeze well and can stay frozen for up to six months...so if you want to get your holiday baking out of the way this weekend...you can!

News; birthdays/events "national thaw your tukey day"; best time for the Thanksgiving meal?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; possibly a new way to solve cold cases...should more universities try this?; do you "self gift"? News; game: 5 second rule; 4-6 year olds do a better job at chores/tasks if they dress up; how much are we spending on nights out? News; game: general trivia; funny idiosyncrasies with the English language; goodbye/fun fact: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day on November 20 is when we try our hands at making a delicious batch of fudge. There is a wide range of viable peanut butter fudge recipes to be found on the internet and elsewhere, but what they all have in common is a quick prep time (a matter of minutes, in some cases), and a short list of simple ingredients that most of us probably already have in our kitchens. As a bonus, peanut butter fudge is much easier to make than chocolate fudge, because it doesn't involve melting the chocolate to a specific temperature measured by a special thermometer. Peanuts have the most protein of any nut — seven grams per serving — to provide long-lasting healthy energy.

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; lots of people don't like turkey apparently...what are they substituting?; game: guitar solos of the 70's; if you don't want to play/watch football on Thanksgiving...how about watching one of these movies? News; 22% of people have gotten food poisoning from either Thanksgiving or Christmas meal...how to avoid that; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; did your job come with 'responsibilities' that weren't revealed until after you took the position?; which states are overindulging/overspending this holiday season?; goodbye/fun facts....national play Monopoly day...one of the world's most famous board games. The classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win...while driving opponents to bankruptcy.  It's available in over 37 languages and licensed in more than 130 countries. The story of Monopoly started with "The Landlord's Game," created by Lizzie Magie in 1903 though many people attributed the game to a man named Charles Darrow, but it turns out that he stole the idea from Magie in 1933 and claimed it as his own. Today you can enjoy Monopoly on an app or an online version...or many of the dozens and dozens of licensed and localized versions.

News; birthdays/events; how long will you look for something you lost (before replacing it)?; word of the day. News; things you should never ask guests to bring to your holiday get together; game: who are these celebrity authors?; do these common words/phrases bother you?  News; skip the gift cards...there's a new gift trend in town; game: "love" songs; would you consider celebrating Thanksgiving not on Thanksgiving day? News; how good are you with recognizing faces?; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....Apple Cider Day...the rich and fruity beverage that fills our hearts and bodies with warmth. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider at the end of a long day can rejuvenate the soul. Apple cider is made from freshly harvested apples that are mashed and made to resemble applesauce. This is then pressed to extract fresh juice and fermented. After the fermentation process is done, we get the sweet and spicy apple cider . The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C. when the Celts in Britain made the beverage using crabapples....but it was bitter. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 introduced acidic cider apples and advanced apple-pressing technology to make the juice-extraction process easier. It's all about DIY these days. It's very easy to make cider at home, so find that online recipe and get going!

News; birthdays/events; what's your take on 24/7 Christmas music...Dec 1st?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; would you rather sit at home or go to holiday parties? News; even if you don't like/don't live in an HOA community...how do you feel about this rule?; how to keep things positive during the holidays; should retailers round down in your favor when using cash now? News; with the semester coming to an end...how much extra are you helping kids with their projects/homework just so it's finished?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Hiking Day ... Hiking wasn't always the fashionable pastime it is today....walking used to considered an activity for the impoverished or the vagrant. Until the Romantic era of the Victorian years inspired the likes of Walden and Thoreau to reconnect with nature and that, in turn, inspired the landscape architects to design parks with excellent walking trails. Today there's more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over 550 calories per hour. Plus, being in the outdoors allows you to get away from your phone and appreciate nature's beauty and wonder. So become a sojourner...you could even join a hiking club!

News; birthdays/events; how long do you feel comfortable staying in someone else's home (even a relative) or how long do you want guests staying in your home?; word of the day. News; which foods are hardest to resist during the holidays? (Men's Health magazine); do you dress up for Thanksgiving or wear stove top stretchy pants?; game: 80's song lyrics. News; life skills we should all have by the age of 10; new wellness trend: dark showering;  game: what year was it? News; game: 3 word movie descriptions; yesterday we did the worst Thanksgiving foods...but what are the best?; goodbye/fun facts....National Pickle Day...so many types to choose from: Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each year in the United States. While pickles can be high in sodium, they are a good source of vitamin K. In moderation, they make a great snack.  BTW...drinking pickle juice helps with muscle cramps, helps regulate blood sugar and it helps to balance gut health!

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; do you prefer to host Thanksgiving or be a guest in someone else's home?; Target stores new employee policy...what if you had this policy at your work? News; Brad's Jordan Marsh department store story; game: outburst; would you go to a "surprise movie"? News; game: 70's guitar solos; 3 most divisive Thanksgiving side dishes; goodbye/fun facts....hug a musician day. Musicians have been around for as long as there has been music to play. Music has been bringing joy to humans for thousands and thousands of years. Archaeologists speculate that the "Divje Babe Flute" is the oldest musical instrument. It's dated to be approximately 43,500 years old and is made out of a cave bear femur.  Of course, when the technology for audio recording was invented in the late 1870s, it changed the way that music was able to be presented to the world. A lot of work goes into being a musician, and not everyone's aware of it. Musicians spend hours a day practicing and hours a night playing at bars, clubs, and concerts. Ever wonder why musicians sell merch, go on tour, and lend their face to commercials? Well, the average musician only earns about 6% from sound recordings, and less than a cent per stream. 

News; birthdays/events; American customs that are rude/disrespectful in other countries; word of the day. News; because of your job what do you always notice?; Buzzfeed list...things people think are scams but are actually legit; game: Princess Bride movie trivia (Wallace Shawn birthday) News; would you rather travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas?; funny things to say when when your Dr. knocks on the exam room door or when someone knocks on a stall door;  game: prison commissarry price right. News; when it comes to lifetime supplies: books or movies?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; goodbye/fun facts....The National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is celebrated to inspire people who are going through a difficult phase in life and help them heal their souls. The Chicken Soup For the Soul franchise started in the early 1990s when two life coaches, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, planned to compile over 100 different motivational stories in the form of a book. To date, Jack and Mark have managed to publish over 200 different books under the same series, featuring motivational stories that were sent to them by their readers. The name was chosen because so many cultures use chicken soup to help with someone who is ailing. The ancient chinese used to make chicken soup with therapeutic herbs to cure different diseases...In Vietnam they eat coconut curry soup, the Greeks eat lemon chicken orzo soup, in Italy it's gnocchi chicken minestrone, and the Jewish tradition is matzoh ball chicken soup.

News; birthdays/events; how long do you "own" a parking spot?; word of the day. News; game: famous people who are purple heart recipients; who do we go to for advice?; if you're a 'tailgater'...how long before the game are you hanging?  News; game: military word ladder; most commonly mispronounced foods; have you ever regretted introducing your friends to each other? News; game: 'boy' band names; things your dentist wishes you'd stop doing at your appointment; goodbye/fun facts....national sundae day...the ice cream sundae --a rich and layered as the dessert itself, with various towns in the United States claiming its invention. The sundae's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, when laws known as "Blue Laws" prohibited the sale of soda on Sundays. To circumvent this restriction, ice cream parlors began serving ice cream with syrup instead, which did not violate these laws. This workaround led to creating the ice cream sundae, originally served only on Sundays...but the spelling was changed to "sundae" to be a clever twist to avoid any association with the Sabbath day and allow the dessert to be sold daily....so on this Tuesday...go have a sundae.

News; birthdays/events; habits that speed up aging; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what's your Thanksgiving pie personality? News; how long do you expect to wait for food (either out or at home)?; what's your favorite day of the week? do you pick certain nuts out of a can of mixed nuts? News; would you rather have a high paying job you hate or a low paying job you love?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....area code day...In the beginning of the world with telephones, things were easy. You didn't even call a number, you just called your operator and asked them to hook you up with someone in your town. Eventually, the phone system expanded beyond just local networks and started connecting towns, counties, states, and nations.  It all started with numbering states and provinces with a single area code were assigned codes that had a 0 in the middle....and different codes were given to different states. For example, the area codes for more populous states started and ended with a lower number because during the 1940s, rotary phones were used to make calls, and more densely populated areas such as Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles were assigned simpler three-digit codes that involved less manual rotation for dialing each numerical digit. Then came the toll-free numbers...those were introduced in 1967 and they were originally only available for businesses that had a large volume of long-distance calls.

News; birthdays/events; watching cat videos is good for us!; word of the day. News; Career Builder list...some of the oddest/funniest suggestion box ideas from actual employees...what would you put in your companies suggestion box?; things that aren't worth the price anymore...do you agree with the things on this list?; have you made an off handed comment that accidentally offended someone else? News; would you rather give up one family/holiday tradition you love or start a new one?; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2. News; any fears during the holidays?; game: 3 word describe historical people; goodbye/fun facts....national jersey day...The term 'jersey' comes from the island of Jersey in the English Channel where natives had a long tradition of knitting, and where the earliest sports clothing was made. Among the first to wear jerseys were gymnasts from Germany. They wore grey linen uniforms at first, but by the 1890s, cotton shirts became more common. When team sports emerged with the need to tell players apart, their shirts were dyed in many different colors, and symbols and numbers were sewn on. By the 1908 London Olympic Games uniform clothing regulations were put in place for all competitors. Today, according to popular sporting goods retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback Dak Prescott has the best-selling jersey, edging out former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

News; birthdays/events; game: 5 second rule; word of the day. News; how much "overage" will you allow in your holiday budget?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; do you rely too much on technology?; why do "bad employees" seem to be able to keep their jobs?; has your life gotten predictable and boring? News; how often do you get "surveys"? and do you participate?; a dad's rules before turning up the heat in the house (funny); goodbye/fun facts....National Nacho Day! one of america's favorite snacks no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef--beans or salsa- it all began one day in 1943 in Eagles Pass Texas when the wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Ft. Duncan dropped in on a local hotspot called the Victory Club. Unfortunately the restaurant had closed for the day.  Still, a manager named Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya decided to throw a dish together based on whatever ingredients he still had left. It became a local hit...then in 1978 it became a national hit when famed sportscaster Howard Cosell, introduced the snack during a game between the then-Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys broadcast on national TV and now they can be found at restaurants across the country or you can make your own! "

News; birthdays/events; when you experience a travel disruption...does it ruin your entire trip?; word of the day. News; would you use A.I. to help you keep your weight in check (especially during the Holidays?); Buzzfeed list of interesting/alternative Christmas trees; game: outburst. News; would you rather never have to wait in line during the holiday shopping season or always have a super close parking spot?; when was the last time you cleaned any of the items on this list?; game: movies trivia. News; game: what year was it?; do you 'skip thru' things in life (consent forms, reading bedtime stories etc)?; goodbye/fun facts....American Football Day celebrates the U.S.A's most popular sport. Just known as 'football' in the US and Canada..it's been around since the late 1800s. The first official football game in the US was played between Rutgers and Princeton. Football was inspired by rugby, the original ball was round and the rules stated that it could not be picked up or carried and there were 25 players on the team at the time. The game has evolved with an elongated ball and 11 players on the field per team. College football took off well before the pro version...but the 1958 NFL Championship Game, known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," changed everything. Today there are 32 NFL teams split evenly between the NFC and the AFC.

News; birthdays/events; bucket list vacation places off the beaten path; word of the day. News; game: everybody knows; how much do you rely on grandparents for "funding the grandbabies"?; we don't like using the office bathroom...but experts say we're doing damage to our bodies. News; game: movies trivia; would you rather have job "boreout" or job"burnout"?; funny/gross things people have accidentally eaten. News; game: Matthew McConaughy birthday trivia; do you take time and care wrapping presents?; goodbye/fun facts....National Easy-Bake Oven Day, a fun tribute to the beloved toy oven that has been a part of childhood for over six decades. At Kenner Products, a salesman named Norman Shapiro returned from a sales trip with the inspired idea of making a toy oven using incandescent bulbs that would bake cookies. During his sales trip, he saw street vendors keep pretzels warm using a contraption that employed light bulbs. In 1963, the iconic Easy-Bake Oven quickly became the hottest selling product. Ever since, it has continued to receive the love of children.

News; birthdays/events; what to do with leftover Halloween candy; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; how long does your social battery last? News; it's "movember"!; most stressed states in the U.S. (why is Hawaii on this list??); retailers keep trying to out-do competitors with holiday sales...is it overwhelming or do you love it? News; game: calendar trivia; delivery driver saves lady and her dog from loose dog; goodbye/fun facts....cliche day celebrates the usefulness of clichés in everyday life. Clichés are elements of a play, book, or movie — or sayings, or ideas that have been used so often that they've completely lost their original impact...They can be very irritating — but they're also funny and enjoyable, and used well, clichés can facilitate conversation and be great ice breakers. Printers borrowed the word 'cliché 'in 1825 from the French to refer to the cast plate or block print used to replicate type or images. By the 1880's the word 'cliché' comes to be used for ready-made phrases that are repeated often. Like: better late than never, low hanging fruit, it is what it is, last but not least.

News; birthdays/events; skills we should all have by the age of 30; word of the day. News; Reading of "The Raven"; game: Halloween lines from movie; how often are you negotiating with your kids? News; 2 words that can boost your career...that only 10% of us do regularly; family minded list of things that rich people have ruined for the rest of us; game: antagonist in Halloween films. News; word of the year...seriously?!?!; game: missing word from these Halloween films; goodbye/fun facts....national magic day...dedicated to celebrating the art of illusion and the craft of magicians everywhere. It's celebrated on the anniversary of the famous Harry Houdini's death. Nothing beats an in person, real-life magic show...and you might take notice of their clothes...many magicians avoid wearing green while performing because of an old superstition from French theater traditions. In the 17th century, green costumes were believed to bring bad luck, as green dye contained arsenic, leading to illness. There are several great magic themed movies like: Harry Potter, Now You See Me, The Illusionist, and Sleight. Or you can buy a book on magic and teach yourself some tricks.

News; birthdays/events; game: quotes from scary/Halloween movies; word of the day. News; with the cost of food continuing to rise...would you consider starting a garden?; game: TV guide Halloween shows/movies; The Monster Mash is #1 on Halloween playlists...what other songs are on yours? News; ways to keep your brain 7 years younger; game: Halloween song backwards; what are you most looking foward to in November? News; how to handle rudeness with grace; best way to get rid of your kids excess toys? (make room for holiday toys); goodbye/fun facts....National Checklist Day...the holiday which keeps our lives together. The more complex our lives get, the easier it is to make mistakes. Today, we celebrate the humble checklist as the innovative tool that has stood the test of time.  Checklists came out of a need to keep pilots safe during WWII. After a plane crash in 1935...they discovered during the post-crash investigation that the pilot had forgotten to do a simple task — turn off the elevator lock--leaving the plane vulnerable. The pre-flight checklist was introduced and adopted as a permanent, mandatory tool for pilots and has since been adopted by many industries as a standard protocol. So whether you're making a list for a holiday gathering or just day to day tasks, grab a pen and paper or use your smartphone to create a checklist and make sure everything gets done!

News; birthdays/events; survey: what animal would you come back as?; word of the day. News; game: 3 word horror movies; Work and Money list of things you should never say to your boss; NYC is listing sugar warning labels on menus...would that stop you from ordering certain foods? News; game:1 sec Halloween/scary songs; what are some "this should be free" services...but they charge anyway?!; how long would you stay at en event that went waaaaay to long? News; game: Beetlejuice trivia; if you RSVP 'yes' but then decide you really don't want to go...how do you get out of it?; goodbye/fun facts....National Hermit Day...you can get away from it all and de-stress by spending some time on your own to recharge. Hermits, by definition, are people who prefer seclusion to socialization. They spend their lives living separated from the rest of the world. While living as a hermit started as a religious choice for monks...in the frenetic pace of our world today, most people complain about too little 'me time', you can choose to spend the day, or a part thereof, by yourself in your favorite quiet spot, doing whatever activity gives you peace of mind. Some famous modern day hermits include: Darwin, Bobby Fischer, Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, and J.D Salinger.

News; birthdays/events; new M&M flavors that you can vote on; word of the day. News; if you do these things before bedtime...your morning will go smoother; game: Julia Roberts trivia; why do we lose friendships? 7 reasons why. News; "forever" products like the stamp...and now tp??; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; what makes someone "cool"? News; do you spend more on Halloween, Christmas, or New Year's eve (decor/party supplies etc)?; game: Guess the saxophone song; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate day...The history of chocolate goes back 2,500 years. Aztecs loved their newly discovered liquid chocolate to the extent that they believed the god of wisdom, literally bestowed it upon them. Cacao seeds acted as a form of currency but it was very "bitter" ...then a couple thousand years later they added sugar! Once chocolate turned sweet — in 16th-century Europe — the masses caught on and turned chocolate into a powerhouse treat. Several present-day chocolate companies began operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries....like Cadbury and Hershey's. Today almost 80% of Americans have chocolate at least once a week.

News; birthdays/events; are you planning on giving out candy this year or turning your lights off and pretending you're not home?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Halloween tradition backstories. News; best and worst Halloween candy; secret to happiness according to a Harvard professor; what are the best social skills you can have? News; game: calendar trivia; Target list of most stolen items; goodbye/fun facts....cranky co-workers day...there are several shows that reflect this: The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99---ever since people began working together, there has always been the risk that one of them would turn out to be rather disagreeable or even somewhat cantankerous. Every office has a Negative Nancy or Doubting Daniel —always has something negative to say. Then there are those who, no matter how helpful someone is or how nice anyone can be to them, they'll just snip their head off and hand it back to them on a plate. Today is your chance to show them some love and kill them with kindness to see if it can make at least a little bit of a difference in their demeanor!

News; birthdays/events; should restaurants ban "influencers"?; word of the day. News; game: 1 minute mysteries; if you used a food delivery service...would it just be for 1 or 2 items or are you ordering a feast?; things you shouldn't keep on your kitchen counter. News; game: Halloween word ladder; candy prices are at an all time high...do you hand out 1 piece of candy per kid or a handful?;  when you get a shot or blood drawn, do you watch or look away? News; game: 1 second song clips; daily routine changes that really impact your life for the better; goodbye/fun facts....Take Back Your Time Day...ever notice how some days just go by in a blur? Not just today...but everyday: pause, reset, and reclaim your hours. Instead of answering every ping or pushing through more tasks, reflect on what brings peace, joy, and meaning. Choose a solid hour when all devices go silent. Let your mind rest without notifications. Learn how to say NO...Pick one thing to say no to—an extra meeting, an online scroll, a request you can skip. Declining brings space for what you love.

News; birthdays/events; should public places have private areas for people to use their phones?; word of the day. News; a very odd trend happening at Starbucks; do you get enough protein?-it seems like unexpected foods are adding it to their products; game: 3 word movie quotes. News; what is the most ridiculous thing a customer or client has gotten really mad about?;  we are ruder than ever...here are some habits that most people consider to be the 'rudest';  game: who covered these Bob Dylan songs? News; did you have posters in your room growing up?-what was your first poster?; game: yes or no...I should have known that; goodbye/fun facts....National Boston Cream Pie Day...the yellow butter cake, filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. But why is it called a pie, when it's actually a cake? When the Boston cream pie was first invented, cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans so the words were used interchangeably. As a result, the Boston cream pie kept its old-fashioned name. It was invented in 1856 by a French-Armenian chef named Sanzian for The Parker House Hotel (now the Omni Parker House Hotel) in Boston. In 1996 it was officially declared the state dessert of massachusetts.

News; birthdays/events; how often have you changed your style? (hair, clothes etc); word of the day. News; game: who sang this version of 'yesterday'?; what food is delicious but a pain to eat?; do you prefer to just watch movies or episodic TV shows? News; game: 3 word quotes from films; how long will you walk behind a 'slow walker' before passing them?; we all steal candy from our kids Halloween bags...but which one do you take first? News; game: speakout; grumpiest countries in the world; goodbye/fun facts....National Color Day gives you a chance to stop and reflect on the relationship we share with the colors that surround us and the innumerable ways in which they impact us. How long has it been since you stopped by a garden to admire a yellow sunflower, or gazed at the deep blue sky? The right color can enhance your beauty and the wrong one can ruin a photograph. In 1700 Sir Isaac Newton discoverd the visible spectrum of light and studied the impact of color for the first time....he gave us the color wheel.

News; birthdays/events; ways to spread positvity; word of the day. News; gravestone cookbook; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; how bachelors really live. News; what are you willing to do without this holiday season to cut costs?; game: disco music trivia; signs your job is taking advantage of you. News; a man has created what he thinks is the perfect way to keep people from 'doomscrolling'; game: $1,000 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....Not every person can look at a boa constrictor or a toad and think lovable thoughts. However, National Reptile Day is the perfect day for the squeamish and admirers alike to appreciate the role these creatures play in our ecosystem. ​There are four orders of species: the Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators, etc.), the Tuatara (lizard-like), the Squamata, (includes lizards and snakes), and the Testudines (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins)....so visit a zoo or reptile store  learn more.

News; birthdays/events; AI is too real rant; word of the day. News; would you go back to the store if you accidentally left something in your cart?; what's your personality based on an animal chart? AI can translate what your dog's bark means. News; game: quiz; game: feud; is there a TV show that makes you wonder "how is this show still on the air"? News; food network list of foods that are ruining your skin; game: calendar triva; goodbye/fun facts....chicken and waffles day--as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch version consists of a plain waffle with pulled chicken on top, covered in gravy...and the African- American version uses fried chicken on a waffle served with butter and syrup.  The sweet and savory combination is simply delicious...and easy to make.

News; birthdays/events; do you have your own method of doing chores? (loading the dishwasher, ironing, folding laundry etc); word of the day. News; most haunted cities in the U.S.; awkward situations that most of us have found ourselves in, game: songs with 'lady' in the title. News; real (funny) emails to city managers; most people prefer the original version of songs...not covers; game:  everybody knows. News; did you buy something off a TV commercial (or social media) that was actually as good as the commercial said?; game: 1980's song lyrics; goodbye/fun facts.... national pasta day....Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple food which comes in many shapes and size and it's something nearly every American family has grown up with. In 400 B.C. they found evidence of pastain Palermo. By 1154 it was being produced in larger quantities in Sicily and by 1740 the first Pasta Factory Opened in Venice. Typically, it is made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour. The flour is mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or various shapes---and it's incredibly versatile, used in both savory and sweet recipes!

News; birthdays/events; funny Halloween dilemma; word of the day. News; what do you think about full speed internet on planes?; game: Tim Robbins trivia; Rolling Stones '250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far' list. News; best way to spend a cozy fall day?; game: We Are The World video trivia; Finance Buzz list of things to dispose of properly. News; game: scattergories; House Beautiful list of kitchen items to toss; goodbye/fun facts....Dictionary Day...celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. He grew up on a farm in Connecticut in a typical colonial family. When scholarly young Noah was 16, he set off for Yale. He then wanted to study law but it was too expensive of a career path. Noah chose to go into teaching. As a teacher, in 1801 he set out to define many of the terms that set apart American English from the way the language was spoken in England....correcting English spellings to American English ones. (which is why words like color and honor have no "u" in Amercian English but do in British English.) He published the first dictionary in 1806, which he continued to compile and expand for the next 27 years. 

News; birthdays/events; Federal Reserve survey how much cash we keep on us nowadays; word of the day. News; when you lose the remote, keys, phone, etc in the house...where do end up finding it?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; wheter it's dating or hanging with friends...do you "zip code" them?; if you could get one car from your past back...which one would it be?; trick or treat: what age could kids stop and what age is ok for them to go by themselves? News; game: I love lucy TV show trivia; things you should never do when visiting/staying with family for the holidays; goodbye/fun facts....national mushroom day...With more than 14,000 different species of mushrooms that grow around the world. Yes...they are fungi...but they are DELICIOUS! They're a staple in a vegetarian's diet due to their nutritious value and hearty consistency — plus they make a delicious side dish for a juicy piece of steak. While they might look a bit bland, mushrooms are chock full of healthy nutrients that can build into an already balanced diet.... because they contain important minerals: selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and thiamine. There is great documentary called fantastic fungi...it's a must watch.

News; birthdays/events; halloween costumes trending this week; word of the day. News; what would you accept a corporate sponsor for?; game: I should have known that...yes or no?; scratch and sniff stamps. News; can you do standard physical education exercises?; game: 80's lyrics of songs; do you have favorite "fall" song? News; halloween candy that has stood the test of time...(some date back to 1866!); game: computer acroynm game; goodbye/fun facts....national dessert day...The origin of the word dessert comes from the French “desservir,” a word which here means “to clear the table.” This, of course, referenced the dish that came after the clearing of the main dishes served as part of the meal. It's the perfect day to indulge in your favorites, whether that's a flaky pastry, a decadent slice of chocolate cake, a scoop of creamy ice cream, or a warm, bubbling apple cobbler. Dessert has become a symbol of celebration, creativity, and comfort....so enjoy your favorite today with no guilt.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever invented something or come up with an app?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Halloween soundtrack...lots of classics but many new additions. News; 8 most common pumpkin carving mistakes; foods that are ruining your skin; Forbes lists best companies to work for 2025. News; game: calendar trivia; Good Housekeeping list: rudest things you can do at a wedding; goodbye/fun facts....National Train Your Brain Day recognizes the power of the mind, and how training it to be positive can change human lives. Routine tasks do not maintain mental sharpness. This day urges us to use more of our brain's potential capacity by expanding and exercising it. Reading, word puzzles, number games, brainteasers, trivia games, riddles, and word games are all good activities to “work out” your mind and develop your cognitive skills. and you can incorporate this into your day...if you're going to the store or to work, choose a different path. You'll not only notice changes in your area, but you'll also be giving your brain a chance to shake off some rust.

News; birthdays/events; what's the 'cost' method?; word of the day. News; Canadian airline that offers 'special' reclining seats; game: backwards song game; a social book club for introverts...using colored wristbands. News; Americans spend 39 hours a year staring inside the fridge...do you?; game: outburst; America isn't the only country who takes their dogs everywhere...Germany is doing something controversial. News; funny dress codes on websites (Ashley sfa); game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....International Stage Management day...you should buy a ticket to see a theatre production in honor of the unsung heroes of stage management. It takes a lot of dedication, planning, prioritizing, and management to put together a show or concert. Stage management was a fairly new concept in the 1300s and only emerged as a distinct role in theatre in the 1600s. Some duties of a stage manager include creating and setting up rehearsal schedules; managing furniture and props; arranging costume fittings; and liaising with theater departments, producers, actors, and technical crew. So the next time you go to a show take a moment and think about what it took for that show to be ready for a live audience.

News; birthdays/events; almost 35% of people talk to themselves...often do you? what if you're in public?; word of the day. News; game: songs that feature a children's choir; is "microshifting" the new way to work?; do you have a jar in your house that you have to put money in everytime you do something you're not supposed to? News; game: password; last time your pets did something BAD!; best horror films of all time (list) News; game: movie password; what's the 20-5-3 rule?; goodbye/fun facts: moldy cheese day...While most foods that have mold on them mean that they have been left too long and need to be thrown out, cheese is one food that can be an exception! However, not all cheeses are meant to be eaten when they are moldy, but for a few types, the mold is intentionally added to create a type of cheese that has a unique texture and flavor like Gorgonzola, blue, Camembert, Brie and Stilton. Moldy cheeses are rich in calcium, protein, and probiotics. The molds can aid digestion and contribute to gut health. and if you don't want to eat any moldy cheese...you can always watch Monty Python's cheese shop skit.

News; birthdays/events Gabriel Sharp!; do you feel self conscious doing things by yourself...especially around the holidays?; word of the day. News; do you go for traditional costumes, punny ones, or something from pop culture? game: Chevy Chase birthday trivia; October is scary movie season...are you all in? News; Buzzfeed list of immune boosting secrets; game: songs with saxophones; best corn mazes  in the U.S. this year. News; most popular breakfast item in America (and it's not eggs and bacon); game: minute mystery; goodbye/fun facts....national fluffernutter day...where did the term "Fluffernutter" come from? Well, the advertising agency for Durkee-Mower created it in 1960 in an attempt to effectively market the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich. But marshmallow creme has been around way longer than you might think! In 1917, Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts invented a sweet marshmallow-like spread called Marshmallow Creme. Query sold his recipe for Marshmallow Creme to Durkee-Mower, Inc. in 1920, who renamed it Marshmallow Fluff. Over 100 years later they continue to sell it under that name today. and the latest twist...some people add bananas and some people are putting bacon in it for a more savory flavor.

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite halloween candy?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about alternate endings?; game: mindtrap; feel good story of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; funny things caught on ring doorbell (besides people falling); should Halloween be moved to the last Sat. of Oct? News; game: 80's/90's trivia; 35% of people said their favorite thing to do with their families is play board games; goodbye/fun facts....National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day...whether they're dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate you can enjoy the salty sweet goodness in an endless combination of ways! They're the perfect party favor or gift for any occasion. Add them to cakes, cupcakes, or even ice cream sundaes for an extra sweet-and-salty crunch. You can also find them beautifully decorated with sprinkles or festive holiday colors, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table....and they are super duper easy to make!

News; birthdays/events; how old were you when you sat in the front seat? what about your kids/grandkids?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what's your favorite fall dessert?  News; what smell would get you out of bed? Holiday Inn Express is doing something interesting!; words and phrases you haven't heard in a long time; would you spend extra money to guarantee the middle seat on an airplane is empty? News; workplace dilemma: what would you do? story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Consignment Day...The word itself mainly means to give something over and into the care of another person. It likely came from the French word ‘consigner' or the Latin ‘consignare,' which means ‘to mark with a seal.' As the seasons change and our lives evolve, and so do our styles and budgets, this holiday celebrates consignment as the smart, sustainable way to shop, earn money, and extend the life cycle of your items. Shopping in a consignment store is for people who like to be on-trend and still live green AND save money! You'll find clothing, home goods, art, furniture, and even books, so shop away!

News; birthdays/events; who would you like to see as an unlikely comic book hero?; word of the day. News; the private jet of the future...with technology that might come to all planes; game: what year was it?; when you left home...how often did you keep in contact with your parents....if you're an empty nester do your kids call? News; things that make you feel like a kid again; game: who dat/celebrity voice?; happiest travel destinations. News; winter weather predictions...do you think they just make it up?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire?; goodbye/fun facts....College Radio Day is here to honor and feature the vital impact that college radio has on the lives of the students and the communities they serve. For more than a century, radio stations on college campuses have been places where students can explore and get experience with various careers in different arenas such as music, news, business management, talk shows, technology and much more. The presence of college radio in the United States can be traced back to the 1920s when several different colleges (all who claim to be the first!) began their radio stations. The one most commonly given credit was Union College in Schenectady, New York, who started its radio station WRUC in October of 1920. Today, there are over 600 college radio stations!

News; birthdays/events; recall from yesterday's show...and promote our YouTube channel; word of the day. News; game: song titles that start with 's'....women names; giving your pet an 'animal' name is so yesterday; when is it ok to start putting up outdoor Halloween decorations? News; do you agree with doing ALL chores, errands, etc during the week only?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; have you ever dropped something on purpose or banged something to get it to work again?; haunted hay ride or corn maze?; goodbye/fun facts....October...National Pretzel Month — when we pay tribute to our twisty snack friend. The pretzel has been used as an emblem of bakers in southern Germany (escpecially the Bavarian region) since at least the 12th century. Their lineage runs through the settling of Swiss German immigrants in Pennsylvania, which by the way is the American pretzel-making capital, producing 80% of U.S.-made pretzels. They aren't just topped with salt...there are many varieties to try this month: with ingredients like matcha, spicy buffalo, or a sweet and salty caramel pretzel. It's believed that Mississippi's Andrew Dunn holds the world's record for number of pretzel sticks held in the mouth, with a total of 110.

News; birthdays/events; what is your favorite season?; word of the day. News; game: getting to know you; how closely do you check your receipt at the grocery or box store?; would you buy a "re-designed toilet"? News; game: everybody knows; cars that go the distance...literally; trademarked words: Kleenex, Scotch tape etc... News; game: I should have known that; people don't hear us when we nag...spouses especially; goodbye/fun facts....The origin of lace, a delicate fabric made by weblike weaving of yarn, can be traced back to Italy... there is no fabric more regal than soft, handcrafted lace. In the earlier days of lacemaking, experiments with gold, silver, and linen threads were common...Owing to the deep relations between Queen Elizabeth I and France, lace came to England in the mid-1500s. After the industrialization of textiles, cotton thread lace dominated the market and wardrobes. The craft of lacemaking, once mandated to be taught in the schools of Belgium...today if you looking for a new challenge try learning how to create lace of your very own. It requires very fine movements and much patience, but the results are inevitably worth it.

News; birthdays/events; Real Simple magazine question: what is your favorite memory of your childhood home?; word of the day. News; game: General Trivia; would you be offended or excited if someone offered you an unsolicited makeover? (Ashley's friend had this happen!); unusual things/places you do for fun (Ashley loves going to ____) News; game: songs with "hello" in the lyrics; have you ever bumped into someone after just thinking about them...Brad's story; do you 'bank points' with your s.o.? News; game: word ladder; if you had an extra hour a day...how would you REALLY spend it? (Real Simple magazine question); goodbye/fun facts....national hot mulled cider day, a traditional drink made from heated apple cider with various spices added, including citrus orange, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. It's a perfect drink on chilly days whether you are home alone by your fireplace reading a book, or having a party serving this drink with your friends. There are a lot of different foods and dishes that go with mulled cider like: creamy pasta dishes, gingerbread, squash soup, pancakes, cinnamon sugar doughnuts, apple pie and churros. 

News; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list of things that were created for one purpose...but ended up in a different lane (Pez dispensers); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; most and least expensive states for a dinner date (Mental Floss list) News; services that used to be free but cost money now (Finance Buzz list); funny stories of people who accidentally left family members behind;  where did certain everyday phrases come from? News; food beast list: NFL stadium food 2025; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national biscotti day... Biscotti are almond biscuits that originate in Prato Italy...they were the result of a process that was used to help preserve food for a long time, they are twice-baked and those foods were often taken on long journeys and wars by Roman Legions. Today they are made in lots of flavor variations besides the traditional Almond...Chocolate Hazelnut, Honey Pistachio, Almond and Lemon Dipped in White Chocolate, Dried Cherry. All of them are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite blend of coffee or a steaming cup of relaxing tea, their double-baked crunch absorbing the myriad of flavors and softening into an expertly textured snack.

News; birthdays/events; would you tell a friend/co-worker their cooking is terrible?; word of the day. News; did you see the video of the woman who got stuck on a slide on a cruise...have you ever been stuck anywhere?; game: who is this celebrity reading their autobiography?; just because something is "tradition"...does that mean you feel obligated to do it? News; if you travel with your dog...should you have to pay more in 'tourist taxes'?....one italian city thinks so; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; life advice from people 60+. News; would you rather have your life narrated dramatically or have a built in laugh track?; game: movie trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national key lime pie day. Key lime pie is a little burst of sunshine on a plate-made with tangy Key lime juice, sweetened milk, and a buttery crust, it's the kind of treat that wakes up your taste buds. key limes are smaller, rounder, less acidic, and more fragrant than their familiar cousin, the Persian/Tahitian lime. They grow bigger in the tropics and subtropics...and the juice is a dull yellow as opposed to regular lime juice. Key lime pie started as a humble dessert in the Florida Keys. One story credits Aunt Sally, a cook in the home of a wealthy man named William Curry, with creating the first version. even though it's the state dessert of florida...it's enjoyed all over the u.s. and the world!

News; birthdays/events; would you want to take "the world's longest flight"? it'll be available this year!; word of the day. News; game: one hit wonders 70s; Finance Buzz....safe places to hide cash; would you pay more for something because it comes with a lifetime warranty? News; game: one hit wonders 80s; how do you feel about biometric facial recognition?; celebrity secret talents. News; game: one hit wonders 90s; things every serious sports fan should have?; goodbye/fun facts....National Quesadilla Day...Quesadillas were likely invented in the southern regions of Mexico where Aztecs would have made corn tortillas...Of course, like many dishes, the quesadilla has developed over the years and different variations have evolved into what it is today. While it's not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal. Typically made with a corn tortilla and filled with cheese...some people also include other fillings such as cooked sausage, chicken, pork, or beef. And don't forget the toppings. Fresh tomatoes, salsa, herbs, sour cream, guacamole, or chilies bring a whole other level of flavor to the quesadilla. Don't forget to finish it with a squeeze of lime.

News; birthdays/events; do you like to vacation in the same place?; word of the day. News; how many things are you subscribing to?; it's Fat Bear Week; game: Love Boat TV show trivia. News; work anxiety....what makes you most anxious"; would you want to confront your childhood bully now that you're an adult?; game: get out of my TV show part 1. News; things that HR managers want to tell you but can't (Finance Buzz article); game: get out of my TV show part 2; goodbye/fun facts....national puncutation day...Though you might not have consciously considered punctuation since elementary school, you likely use it every day. The little dots, slashes, and spaces that turn a string of unintelligible letters into a compelling story, ancient cultures had to make do without. Since most early languages were purely verbal, punctuation was not necessary. The Greeks were among the first civilizations to start to develop rudimentary punctuation in 200 B.C. Once you see bad punctuation, it's hard to unsee. It can ruin a letter, book, or article, and can drastically change the meaning of your words! To avoid punctuation altogether, just complete crossword puzzles all day. They don't use any punctuation.

News; birthdays/events; would you consume less if you were incentivized?; word of the day. News; best TV shows of the last 25 years (Rotten Tomatoes list); game: Jason Alexander/Costanza trivia; pot pie is comfort food...what do you like in yours? News; best movies of the last 25 years (Rotten Tomatoes list); game: songs with "train" in the title; what's your don't knock it til you try it hack? News; most confusing appliances; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....National Baker Day. Baker is the last name of Old English origin, derived from the Middle English and Old English words...it's derived from the word ‘bacan,' which means ‘to dry by heat,' that is, ‘to bake.' It originated before the eighth century and was primarily used as an occupational name for people who baked bread or bricks. During the Middle Ages, most households baked their bread, so the popular belief is that the name was used to refer to the owner of a communal oven, who was in charge of baking bread for a community or village. Then it transisitoned from a job title to a common last name in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland then to America...and now it's becoming a more popular first name choice.