News; birthdays/events; game: which novel do these characters come from?; word of the day.

News; if you could buy an amusement park ride/attraction...which would you buy?; game: outburst; what's your fast food 'go to' food?

News; 3 things we do that we think are safe...but really aren't; game: everybody knows; tips from flight attendants and flying pros.

News; would you rather move or land an airplane?; would you rather have/watch (1) 3 minute commercial or (6) 30 second commercials?; goodbye/fun facts....National Crepe Suzette Day...There are several origin stories of how this French delicacy got it's name...according to the most cirulated culinary legend...the treat was accidentally created in 1895 by Henri Charpentier, then a 15-year-old assistant waiter working at Monte Carlo’s Cafe de Paris. He was cooking for Prince Edward of Wales and his distinguished guest — a French noble dame named Suzette. He inadvertently ruined a sauce for the crepes, but then realized he had made a tasty new dish. The prince decided to name it “Crepe Suzette.” Crepe Suzette consists of a crisp, thinly rolled, or folded pancake and a sauce made from caramelized sugar and butter, and either tangerine or orange juice, and French liqueur like Grand Marnier.

News; birthdays/events; silly things we judge people for; word of the day.

News; what's your first reaction when someone says "Can we talk"?; game: quiz; game: feud.

News; ways to cope if you're super stressed at work; do you have early onset grumpiness?; if you're trying to eat a healthy breakfast...you REALLY need to try hard to do it.

News; game: calendar trivia; most overrated U.S. tourist attractions; goodbye/fun facts....Sun Awareness Week...takes place in the first week of May. It signals the start of the summer-long Sun Awareness Campaign which centers around teaching people about skin cancer, as well as informing them about how to increase their protection when they step out into the sun. Since ancient times, the world has understood that the sun provides warmth, life, and vitality.  The discovery of ultraviolet light is attributed to a German physicist, Johann Wilhelm Ritter, who noticed that the invisible rays in the spectrum of lights at the violet end were very effective at darkening silver chloride-soaked paper. As time went by, more and more scientists reported adverse reactions to U.V. rays. By the end of the 19th century, studies were published that proved people working outdoors were more prone to skin cancer....so if you're out in the sun...make sure you use SPF.

News; birthdays/events; can you make yourself become a morning person?; word of the day.

News; most and least glamorous jobs; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2.

News; are you "membership programmed" out?; game: Star Wars trivia; do you care if your online order comes in a nice box?

News; 43% of Americans say this is the best home compliment they can receive; essential car safety items; goodbye/fun facts....National Play Your Ukulele Day.  The ukulele belongs to the guitar family of instruments. While the guitar is recognized by its six strings, the ukulele has only four. When it comes to its size, a ukulele is much smaller than a guitar. they say it's much easier to learn than a guitar and it's easier to carry around and play especially for those who have smaller hands — for example, children. The word ‘ukulele’ has Hawaiian roots. In the language, the word means ‘jumping flea.’ The name was probably picked because the musician’s fingers look like fleas jumping on the strings when skillfully played! Even though the instrument’s name has Hawaiian roots, it was brought to the island of Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants. george harrison of the beatles loved the ukulele...he collected hundres of them.

News; birthdays/events; do the people you work with determine how much you like your job?; word of the day.

News; game: mindtrap; old customs that are hard to imagine people doing today; do you call your kids the wrong name?

News; game: minute mystery; most stolen items from hotels; Australian researchers say this is the optimal breakdown for how we should spend our day.

News; game: 80's/90's trivia; Michelin starred restaurants for the rest of us; goodbye/fun facts....May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring. In many ancient calendars, May 1 welcomed the first day of summer. One of the more popular rituals was harvesting flowers and giving them to neighbors and strangers in cone-shaped baskets. These became known as May Day Baskets. lots of may day traditions continue today around the world: In English tradition, the observance is celebrated by crowning a May Queen and dancing around a maypole. The Finnish recognize a carnival-type celebration in the streets that includes a special type of lemonade made with lemons, brown sugar, and yeast. and In France, it is correct to give people either dogwood or lily of the valley while Italians celebrate with a seasonal feast in honor of the arrival of spring.

News; birthdays/events; songs that could be used as a form of torture; word of the day.

News; game: Bugs Bunny trivia; Brad loves to mess with Ashley...(because apparently it amuses him)...but he's not the only one! (2 funny stories); most common geography mistakes.

News; game: fill in the lyrics; "useless" things we learned in school; how do you feel about "scratch and sniff" marketing?

News; game: think n sync; if you were throwing a party and a bunch of people couldn't come or had to cancel...would you still have the party if it was low attendance?; goodbye/fun facts....National Raisin Day. When it comes to raisins, there are generally two groups of people: those that love them and those that believe they ruin a perfectly good cookie or bagel. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. Raisins show up throughout history and literature as a healthy, transportable snack for everyone from the Egyptians to Christopher Columbus to George Washington. And of course, those little red raisin boxes are a classic symbol of childhood. There was a half-hour special that got a Primetime Emmy Award nod for Outstanding Animated Program in 1988 called Meet the Raisins...from the hugely popular ad campaign the "California Raisins".

News; birthdays/events; does your birthday feel the same as every other day? what can you do to stand out?; word of the day.

News; when was the last time you forgot where you parked?; game: Brady Bunch trivia; would you eat 3-d printed food or live in a 3-d printed house?

News; weird food pairings; game: Seinfeld trivia; has a wild animal ever damaged your car or home?

News; new hobbies you've discovered that you really like; game:  famous childrens books synopsis; goodbye/fun facts....National Peace Rose Day...a beautiful hybrid tea rose that is light-yellow or cream-colored and have petals with flushed crimson-pink edges. a French horticulturist, developed the Peace rose by crossing a hybridized tea rose known as the Margaret McGredy rose with another seedling. He named the rose Madame A. Meilland, after his late mother. However, before the German invasion of France, Meilland sent the cuttings of the rose to his friends in Italy, Turkey, Germany, and the United States to protect the new flower. These roses were given to each delegate at the inaugural United Nations meeting in 1945 in honor of Germany’s surrender. Roses, by the way, are the national flower of the U.S.A.

News; birthdays/events; how do you pass the time when you're intentionally procrastinating on a a project?; word of the day.

News; should tradesman fix something for free if it's minor? (story); game: quiz; game: feud.

News; is it unfair if a business passes the cc processing fee onto the consumer?; secluded vacations or touristy ones?; calendar trivia.

News; do you keep all those extra single socks that the dryer eats?; how do you survive awkward small talk?; goodbye/fun facts....National Blueberry Pie Day. Blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September giving us a long season full of blueberry enjoyment. blueberry pie, which usually consists of a classic pie dough filled with a berry mixture as well as sugars, flour, and lemon juice, is sort of a victory dessert. Before the U.S. became an independent country, Native Americans lived off the land and used blueberries, which they called star berries, as a source of survival. Now recognized as a superfood, blueberries are packed with antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, potassium, and vitamin C. Some historians speculate that without the blueberry, the earliest settlers in North America may not have survived their first winter in the new country.

News; birthdays/events; a study has found we think "old age" is always about 15 years older than we are; word of the day.

News; should the U.S. ban tipping like they do in Europe?; game: Pacino or DeNiro? new benchmark: what when right this week?

News; do you mostly make analytical decisions or emotional decisions?; game: what are these harmonica songs?; eating championship season is here.

News; most parents take a minimum of pics of their kids everyday...is there something you take lots of pics of?; game: literature quiz; goodbye/fun facts....Historic markers all across the nation provide a glimpse into the past and preserve history for future generations. On the last Friday in April each year, National Historic Marker Day invites volunteers and communities to come together to maintain their markers because unfortunately, weather and time take their toll on these small monuments to history.  of course, you need to get permission from the city to help clean and maintain them...but what a great volunteer opportuntiy! According to the historic marker database, there are more than 219,000 historic markers scattered across...in almost every city you visit! you've probably noticed them near significant natural formations, state and national trails, historic buildings and even cemeteries. They tell stories of cultural, national, and historical significance. 

News; birthdays/events; have you ever tried to restore old photos? what's the best way?; word of the day.

News; most boring cities on Earth; game: just over $2,500 pyramid; burning toast story (Ashley has a burning popcorn SFA)

News; (from social media posts) if someone rolled out a red carpet on a sidewalk...would you avoid it or strut on it?; game: everybody knows; have you ever been shushed or have you shushed anyone?

News; most embarassing punishment parents gave their kids; game: I should have known that!; goodbye/fun facts....Pigs in a Blanket Day...celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. But in the United States, Pigs-in-a-Blanket is often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked and are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. but it all started as a way to make kids food fun to eat. Betty Crocker, whose cookbooks decorated every post-war kitchen published a cookbook in 1957 called Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids. but soon they became chic cocktail party fare.  they are easy to make...and you can modify them to fit even the finickiest of eaters!

News; birthdays/events; what makes an airline good for "nervous flyers" (Singapore Airlines ranked #1 stress free airline); word of the day.

News; game: Shakespeare quiz; if you could time travel...what would be the worst era to visit?; do you like when celebrities share details about their personal lives/health issues or do you think it's tmi?

News; game: Pink Floyd trivia game; Summer time and road trips...fun things to do while driving; when was the last time you stayed up way past your bedtime?

News; game: 3 word guess who?; absurd reasons people have "demanded to talk to the manager"...(Buzzfeed); goodbye/fun facts....National Take a Chance Day...stick your neck out and go for it! You’ve heard it said — “the biggest risk is not taking one.” Still, taking chances just doesn’t come naturally for many of us. Every single one of us has grappled with taking a chance on something. Be it starting that new business, asking someone to prom, zip-lining on vacation. Today is an excellent day to understand why we sometimes get in our own way of pursuing our dreams and reaching our full potential. More often than not, the likelihood of failure is not as great as we anticipate it to be. Dr. John C. Maxwell wrote, “Sometimes You Win – Sometimes You Learn”. The premise of his book is that our greatest lessons come from our greatest losses. You don’t experience loss if you are constantly playing it safe.