News; birthdays/events; most embarrassing thing that happened to you as a kid?; word of the day.

News; facts about 4th of July; game: patriotic word ladder; most annoying words Americans say.

News; July 4th pet safety; game: patriotic trivia; what time should fireworks stop at night?

News; would you give up your seat for an elderly person or a pregnant woman?; game: patriotic songs; goodbye/fun facts....National Barbecued Spare Ribs Day...a lot of us spend the day celebrating July 4th by grilling various kinds of meats and vegetables. Barbecue lunches are common and everyone is eager to show off their grilling skills! Spare ribs were intended to be served grilled. Short or long, over charcoal or gas, and in the heat of summer with various dips and sauces...but if you don't want to eat meat...today is also Jackfruit Day...which people adhering to a plant-based diet use as meat substitute and many people love jackfruit with bbq sauce! Although jackfruit is challenging to prepare....it does come canned, frozen, and vacuum packed in many grocers and retailers nationwide. So enjoy some meat or non meat alternative bbq today!

News; birthdays/events; is happiness a grand illusion?; word of the day.

News; game: everybody knows; can you pass the srt test?; would you book a vacation based on your sign?

News; game: I should have known that; does your company do fun events...bowling, movies, picnics etc?; a fun/funny look at America (since July 4 is tomorrow).

News; game: Tom Cruise birthday trivia; maximize your day and double your productivity in less than 5 minutes a day; goodbye/fun facts....International Drop a Rock Day...along the lines of random acts of kindness. Just about everyone can join in on the fun. Drop a rock day involves finding or buying some rocks, decorating or painting them however you'd like and putting them around at the park, hiking trail, lakeside, neighborhood or other greenspace to leave little messages of hope and light on rocks. As a civilization...we have been writing or painting on rocks since the ancient caves tens of thousands of years ago! With the advent of drop a rock day...every year there is a theme...and this year's theme is HOPE...Just remember to keep the rocks in places where people can find them – and away from areas where they might be a nuisance for a lawnmower!

News; birthdays/events; why don't we "coupon" as much as we used to...what about digital coupons?; word of the day.

News; who do you think is the coolest actor? study shows what makes people 'cool'; game: Larry David trivia; how long do you need to wait to discuss a show's "spoiler"?

News; remember garanimals? (Ashley thinks some adults still need that) but what if AI could help dress you?; game: drum intro songs; how likely are you to "play with fireworks"?

News; according to Allstate insurance...2025 list of the best and worst drivers (cities); game: prison commissary price is right; goodbye/fun facts....Made in the USA Day...it's celebrated a couple days before Independence Day when patriotic feelings are at an all-time high. Made in the USA Day encourages the manufacturing of goods in America and customers to choose these goods instead of those that are imported from elsewhere. The labels on products that signify the country of origin are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While these labels are mandatory for imported goods, only some products made in America must have the labels. It's not always possible....but maybe at least try to buy exclusively American-made products at least today. There's a website: authenticity50.com is a site dedicated to those that hand-make or manufacture products in America.

News; birthdays/events; do you judge people on what they eat? HALF of us do!!; word of the day.

News; research shows we all need daily awe...what's yours?; game: Mel Brooks birthday trivia; what one talent do you wish you had?

News; how much work do you do "off the clock"?; game: Jaws movie trivia; what's the weirdest thing you've ever owned?...how did you get it?

News; people are surprisingly sensitive about how tall they are...and we start shrinking well before we think we do!!; game: song title trios; goodbye/fun facts....National Bingo Day... this timeless game that has evolved from a simple lottery in 16th-century Italy to a digital phenomenon in the 21st century....it first came to the U.S. in the 1920's...but it was called “Beano". It was standardized by Hugh J. Ward where players used a cardboard sheet, dried beans, and a rubber stamp to participate in the fun....Legend has it that the name “Bingo” emerged from a winner’s excited slip of the tongue, replacing “Beano.” After that — as they say — the rest is history. No complex rules here. Basically, if you can count, you can play Bingo and you can play for big money...Catherine Zeta-Jones’s father won a significant bingo prize, which funded her theater school education, propelling her acting career.

News; birthdays/events; would you eat dandelions?; word of the day.

News; game: percussion--clapping in songs; BMW has a new blinker system...using the driver's eyes!; plain Jane/plain Joe is the new normal.

News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; do you keep thermostat down for the dogs when you aren't home?

News; how early to get to the movie theater?; July 4...long weekend things to do; goodbye/fun facts....National Bomb Pop Day...the Summertime favorite that reminds us of fireworks! The Bomb Pop was invented by D.S. Abernethy and James Merritt in 1955 during the outset of the Cold War. The duo came up with this cool, frozen treat as a way to reflect American patriotism and ease tensions felt in households watching U.S. and Soviet Union navigate the possibility of a nuclear war. Original Bomb Pops were a combination of cherry (red), lime (white), and raspberry (blue). However, since 2015, several other flavors are available...the Bomb Pop story is not without its share of controversy, too. In 1989, Popsicle released the Firecracker Pop as the Bomb Pop’s direct rival...so whichever brand you enjoy...enjoy one today!

News; birthdays/events; can you act "over-confident"?; word of the day.

News; returnless returns...good idea?; game: songs with sax solos; list of Star Wars action figures worth the most money.

News; bizarre items you can't bring on planes; game: password; would you try a beauty product if it made you smell bad?

News; what's the most mileage you've ever put on a car?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberry Parfait Day. The dessert’s name means ‘perfect’ in French...The traditional parfait is a dessert of ice cream or frozen custard layered with fruit and whipped cream in a tall stemmed glass....but strawberries are in peak season right now..which makes them the perfect summer snack packed with flavor and health benefits. Use this day as an excuse to eat strawberry parfait for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also have it as a midday snack. You can customize it any way you'd like: plain yogurt, greek yogurt, non dairy yogurt, ricotta cream, Granola, nuts and seeds, or even pretzels.