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GRATEFULNESS

• As grateful as I am for a great Sunrise, I am also grateful for the amazing sunsets we see from our house
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CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Sandy Duncan is 78.
• Actor Peter Strauss is 77.
• Actor John Voldstad (“Newhart”) is 73.
• Actor Anthony Head (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) is 70.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Three men go on trial in New York over Eagles’ Hotel California manuscript
• Madonna Falls Off Chair Onstage During Seattle Concert
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THE GOOD NEWS

HOPE IN THE USA – from the Good News Network

You’d be hard-pressed to find evidence of it but historically the United States has a reputation for being a hopeful nation, and a new survey indicates this optimistic outlook is still as American as apple pie.

According to a recent study a whopping 82% of Americans are currently hopeful about their own futures. An even larger portion, 85 percent, are hopeful about the future of their family.

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WHAT’S EATING CALE

If you’re watching the news, whether it’s Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, or even your local news you’re probably saying that last story is complete crap.

Recently, I read some research that shows roughly 90% of Democrats and 90% of Republicans believe that if the presidential candidate from the other party is elected, it will do lasting harm to the country. If there was another poll to single out Independents, it’s a safe bet they’d say, “You’re both right!”

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GRATEFULNESS

I am grateful for knowledge. Not that I have a lot, but that it’s available. I want to distinguish between political stuff or “news” and real knowledge. When I was a kid, we would have to research everything at the library or in encyclopedias. Now we can Google things and find a million sources to sift through and find the common elements

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Singer Smokey Robinson is 84.
• Singer Lou Christie is 81.
• Guitarist Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is 76.
• Actor Jeff Daniels is 69.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Travis Kelce wins Athlete of the Year at People’s Choice Awards
• Other Peoples Choice Awards
  • Olivia Rodrigo Won for Song of the Year “Vampire” and Album of the Year “Guts”
  • Nicki Manaj won Hip Hop Artist of the Year
  • Ice Spice won for “Barbie World”
  • Jimmy Fallon won for Nighttime Talk Show
  • Kelly Clarkson won for Daytime Talk Show
  • Billie Eilish won for TV Performance for “Swarm”
  • Music Male Artist of the Year – Jung Kook
  • Female Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift
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THE GOOD NEWS

WWII Vet Still Has Top Secret Communication – From The Good News Network

Every child born into the Morgan family of Cheshire will be able to hold in their hands a very unique piece of World War II memorabilia thanks to the current patriarch, Bernard.

Sergeant Bernard Morgan was working as a Royal Air Force codebreaker in 1945 when he deciphered a secret telex that read: “The German war is now over… The surrender is effective sometime tomorrow”.

Last week Bernard celebrated his 100th birthday

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PRESIDENTS DAY

Quotes

Republicans

“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”

Ronald Reagan

Democrat

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

John F. Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln is Claimed by Both Democrats and Republicans – The party’s ideologies completely flip-flopped from after the Civil War (after 1865) until the election of FDR in 1932. Republicans prior to the end of the Civil War would be considered Democrats today and vice versa.

So, Lincoln was a Republican, and Republicans today point to that as why he’s one of theirs. However, from an ideology perspective, he was very progressive and very Liberal. I love the fact that it is somewhat ambiguous, and everyone claims him.

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.”

Abraham Lincoln

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for chocolate – I have curbed my intake a lot but when I I love chocolate
• I am grateful for airplanes for being mind-blowing vehicles – they fly through the air at 30-40k feet at 500+ mph, hit the runway at roughly 150 mph – awesome

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Christina Pickles (“The Wedding Singer,” ″St. Elsewhere”) is 89.
• Actor Brenda Fricker (“My Left Foot,” “So I Married an Axe Murderer”) is 79.
• Actor Becky Ann Baker (“Girls,” ″Freaks and Geeks”) is 71.
• Actor Rene Russo is 70.
• Actor Richard Karn (“Home Improvement”) is 68.
• Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is 62.
• Comedian Larry the Cable Guy is 61.
• Director Michael Bay (“Transformers,” “Armageddon”) is 60.
• Guitarist Tim Mahoney of 311 is 54.
• Actor Dominic Purcell (“Prison Break”) is 54.
• Actor Denise Richards is 53.
• Singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is 52.
• Actor Jerry O’Connell is 50.
• Actor Jason Ritter (“Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” ″Joan of Arcadia”) is 44.
• Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is 43.
• TV personality Paris Hilton is 43.
• Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is 33
• We know him, and we love him; Ben Hotz turns 40 today!! Happy Birthday!! 

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Meryl Streep Sets ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Season 4 Return
  • The multiple Academy Award winner will be returning for Season 4 of the Hulu hit comedy series Only Murders in the Building, co-created and co-written by Martin and John Hoffman. She will reprise the role of Loretta Durkin.
    
    
• Rod Stewart Sells Song Catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group for Nearly $100 Million
  • Legendary rock singer Rod Stewart has sold his song catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists for nearly $100 million in a deal that comprises interests in his publishing catalog and recorded music, as well as some name and likeness rights, according to the Wall Street Journal.
    
    
• Sir Paul McCartney has been reunited with the bass guitar he used on Beatles hits including Love Me Do and She Loves You, 51 years after it was stolen from the back of a van in London.
  • The Höfner bass was found in a family’s attic in Sussex thanks to a search by a project called the Lost Bass.
  • Sir Paul bought the guitar in 1961. It was taken in west London in 1972.
    
    
• Amy Schumer is calling out critics who have commented on her “puffier” face by explaining that she’s dealing with medical issues.
  • While posting about the Feb. 16 Season Two premiere of her Hulu series “Life & Beth” on Instagram, Schumer sarcastically thanked those who have provided recent “input” about her “puffier” face.
  • “I’ve enjoyed feedback and deliberation about my appearance as all women do for almost 20 years. And you’re right it is puffier than normal right now,” Schumer began.
  • “There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay,” wrote Schumer, who said all women “should read about endometriosis.”
  • Though Schumer was candid about suffering with health issues that affect how she looks, she said she believed that a woman “doesn’t need any excuse for her physical appearance and owes no explanation.”

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THE GOOD NEWS

DOG GONE IT!

At the international port in Houston, Ryan McMahon, a petty officer 2nd class, was conducting a routine inspection of the more than 10,000 containers that fill the port at any time, when he and his colleagues detected the sound of scratching coming from one of them.

The container was about 25 feet up the stacks, and they had to use a crane to bring it down. Inside were a couple of junked cars and a small happy dog.

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Not So Muc

JOKE

Too old for spontaneous sex? Wife says, “Let’s run upstairs and make love.” Husband says, “I can’t do both.”

Why were the snowmen so happy? They heard the Snowblower was coming to town

GRATEFULNESS

• It’s my favorite day of the week
• It may not be sustainable but I love the Season 3 so far
• The snow looks beautiful this morning and the roads look fine

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Jazz singer Peggy King is 94.
• Actor William Katt (“Greatest American Hero”) is 73.
• Actor LeVar Burton is 67.
• Rapper-actor Ice-T is 66.
• Guitarist Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) is 63.
• Drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer is 59.
• Actor Sarah Clarke (“Twilight”) is 53.
• Actor Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight,” “Green Book”) is 50.
• DJ-producer Bassnectar is 46.
• Rapper Lupe Fiasco is 42.
• Singer Ryan Follese of Hot Chelle Rae is 37.
• Guitarist and drummer Danielle Haim of Haim is 35.
• Actor Elizabeth Olsen (“Wandavision,” “Martha Marcy May Marlene”) is 35.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• 1 person dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade
  • One person was killed and more than 20 people were shot in Kansas City, Missouri, after a parade on Wednesday for the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs, according to police. A local DJ was identified as the deceased person, a radio station said.
  • Some of those wounded were children, the fire department chief said. Police have detained three people as part of the investigation into the spurt of violence that overshadowed a huge festive celebration.
  • An estimated 1 million people were in downtown Kansas City for the parade and rally to mark the Chiefs’ repeat championship win. Players were still on the stage of the victory rally when the shooting took place.
• Ben Affleck Reportedly Hurt When He Caught J.Lo Casually Sharing His Love Letters
  • In her new documentary coming out tomorrow, Jennifer Lopez apparently showed fellow musicians a stash of her husband’s private letters in hopes that it would inspire an album.
• ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Headed To Midweek Valentine’s Day Opening Record Of $12M
• In fun-loving NBA news – Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart punched Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks in the face in a Footprint Center parking lot before the Suns’ 116-100 win over the Pistons on Wednesday, league sources briefed on the matter confirmed to The Athletic. The Phoenix Police Department announced that he was arrested for assault and issued a citation before being released. It’s unclear what sparked the altercation in Phoenix.

THE GOOD NEWS

MAKING LEMONADE

Hunter Moore is just like any other teen athlete. He loves to play sports, made the varsity team, and doesn’t mind throwing up a few gym selfies on his Instagram.

“It’s all genetics, bro,” he says laughingly while pumping his nearly 20-inch bicep. The genetics, in Moore’s case, is Dystonic Cerebral Palsy from a stroke he suffered as an infant that left him partially paralyzed on his left side.

Now, he’s a competitor in the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association. Listen to this episode for the whole story.

WHAT’S EATING CALE

THIS IS WHY WE ARE FUCKED THIS ELECTION YEAR

Jon Stewart made his return to The Daily Show on Monday. After retiring from the show nine years ago, he will host every Monday through this election year.

During the show Stewart called out Joe Biden’s effort to join TikTok.

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for love – “It is better to have lost at love than to have never known love.” I love Lisa and I have had some relationships that didn’t work out but I am better for everyone of them – even the kleptomaniac
• I am grateful that you are listening to this – most sincerely
• I am grateful for healthy debate and conversation with open minded smart people
• I am grateful to our founding fathers and the patriots who fought to create the United States of America – in good times and bad times it is the best place on earth to live and be from

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker is 81.
• TV personality Pat O’Brien (“The Insider,” ″Access Hollywood”) is 76.
• Magician Teller of Penn and Teller is 76.
• Actor Ken Wahl (“Wiseguy”) is 67.
• Actor Meg Tilly is 64.
• Singer-music producer Dwayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone! is 63.
• Actor Enrico Colantoni (“Just Shoot Me”) is 61.
• Actor Zach Galligan (“Gremlins”) is 60.
• Actor Valente Rodriguez (TV’s “George Lopez,” film’s “Erin Brockovich”) is 60.
• Singer Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty is 52.

More well-known in my family than anyone on this list is my brother, Clay. Happy birthday brother. Hope you have a good one!

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Jon Stewart’s Return Boosts ‘The Daily Show’ to 1.9 Million Viewers, Biggest Episode Since 2018
• ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Most Watched Movie Trailer of All Time With 365M Views
  • The first trailer for Marvel Studio’s threequel Deadpool & Wolverine, which dropped just before kickoff during a Super Bowl ad for the pic, racked up 365 million views in the first 24 hours, making it the most watched movie trailer in history, according to Marvel and parent company Disney.
• Everyone Warned Jennifer Lopez Not to Make Her “Absurd” and “Uncomfortable” New Movie
  • Her upcoming multimedia project came with a $20 million price tag, plus skepticism from Jane Fonda, Khloé Kardashian, and Ben Affleck: “Everybody thought I was crazy,” says Lopez.
  • The Amazon original debuts 02/16 as will a new album
  • A “making of documentary will follow later this month
• Katy Perry leaving ‘American Idol’ after 7 seasons as judge, teases ‘exciting’ year
  • While on Jimmy Kimmel she said, “”I mean, I love ‘Idol’ so much,” she continued. “It’s connected me with the heart of America, but I feel like I need to go out and feel that pulse to my own beat, you what I’m saying, Jimmy?””
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THE GOOD NEWS

DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE? DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?

There is a bit of mating magic afoot at Philadelphia’s oldest tavern, one of the oldest in the United States.

Hundreds of couples have met and gotten engaged—and even married—at McGillin’s Olde Ale House since it was established in 1860. That’s more than anywhere else in the sprawling Pennsylvania city.

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VALENTINE’S DAY A HOLIDAY AGAINST ALL ODDS

I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, I am not an anti-love guy. I love Lisa, and I even like the creativity of getting things for her to show my love. I am also all about capitalism and marketing – which, let’s be honest, is what Valentine’s Day is all about.

What I struggle with is the guilt laid mostly on men to arbitrarily spend money on their significant other. Sure, a handcrafted gift is admirable, but rarely is it as appreciated as a night out, a store-bought gift, or some other more traditional offering.

Even more frustrating, if you look up the meaning or history behind St. Valentine’s Day, you’ll find that no one really knows which saint it is honoring – there are three St Valentines and different legends for each. While there was a “Valentine’s letter or note” in each legend, no

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for compartmentalization – I am somewhat skilled at prioritizing and putting things in their place in my head
• I am grateful for doggy day care _ I have so much fun there – Just kidding, they give dog Bella a very full day
• I am grateful for sanity – it is seemingly rare today – so it’s nice when I find some

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Kim Novak is 91.
• Actor Bo Svenson (“Walking Tall”) is 83.
• Actor Stockard Channing is 80.
• Singer Peter Gabriel is 74.
• Actor-singer David Naughton is 73.
• Bassist Peter Hook of New Order and Joy Division is 68.
• Singer Henry Rollins is 63.
• Singer Freedom Williams (C & C Music Factory) is 58.
• Bassist Todd Harrell (3 Doors Down) is 52.
• Drummer Scott Thomas of Parmalee is 51.
• Singer Feist is 48.
• Actor Mena Suvari is 45.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Mahomes, Kelce Rage With Chainsmokers, Post Malone To Celebrate Super Bowl Win
  • The three-time Super Bowl MVP and his bestie were front and center throughout the night … even getting behind the DJ booth
  • The victors were already raging by the time they showed up to the venue … as they started popping bottles right in the locker room after the 25-22 overtime thriller over the San Francisco 49ers.
• Kate Hudson & Goldie Hawn Celebrate Family Dog for Being in Super Bowl Ad
  • Their dog Roy was in the heartwarming Budweiser commercial.
  • The ad kicks off with a colossal snowstorm delaying a Bud delivery to a remote, beer-deprived pub … so they resort to old-fashioned methods, transporting the precious cargo via horse and carriage.
  • Despite feeling disorientated amid the tumultuous weather, a beacon of hope emerges when the pub’s loyal dog Roy emerges … navigating them through the snow to the pub. Eventually, with Roy’s help, the beer arrives at the pub, albeit slightly delayed. Teamwork!
• Ryan Reynolds Jokes, ‘Has Anyone Seen My Wife?’ Blake Lively as He Watches Super Bowl 2024 on TV
  • “Has everyone seen the #Deadpool trailer? Also has anyone seen my wife?” the 47-year-old actor hilariously posted on Instagram Sunday, midway through the NFL title game.
  • Lively, of course, was seen with close friend Taylor Swift arriving at the big game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas earlier Sunday afternoon — and putting on her own style show.
• PATRICK MAHOMES SUPER BOWL HERO HITS DISNEY PARADE … After All-Night Rager!
  • Just hours after the post-game festivities wrapped, Mahomes hopped aboard a jet and flew to Disneyland on Monday — a tradition for the big game’s MVP.

THE GOOD NEWS

• A warehouse worker who entertained friends with his spot-on Elvis impersonations is now earning $500 a night as a tribute act after they sneaked a video of him to a showbiz agent.
• Danny Turney worked as a warehouse supervisor for 15 years in Bedfordshire, England, stacking and moving palettes of goods.
• During the COVID pandemic, he was singing in his kitchen while making a cup of tea and wife, Laura, discreetly recorded him, uploading it to Facebook.
• “I didn’t want it up there on social media, that’s never been my thing,” said the 34-year-old. “But the response was really good, and people were saying I should do a charity show.”
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MEETING AWESOME PEOPLE WHILE IN VACATION

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JOKE

After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer decide to try a career in music? Because he had a ton of sick beets.

GRATEFULNESS

• A safe vacation – Jamaica is now under a Travel Advisory – for crime and medical options
• For season 3 to start. I have been chomping at the bit for over a week
• I am grateful for some downtime to focus on what I wanted to do with this season
• I am grateful for the return of gratefulness and some of the amazing music from season 1
  • Opening number is “Hopefully Just Imagination” by the Magnus Ringblom Quartet

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Author Judy Blume is 86.
• Actor Maud Adams (“Octopussy”) is 79.
• Guitarist Steve Hackett (Genesis) is 74.
• Actor Michael Ironside is 74.
• Singer Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) is 72.
• Actor Joanna Kerns is 71.
• Actor Zach Grenier (“The Good Wife,” ″Deadwood”) is 70.
• Actor-talk show host Arsenio Hall is 68.
• Actor Josh Brolin (“True Grit,” ″No Country For Old Men”) is 56.
• Singer Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips is 56.
• Bassist Jim Creeggan of Barenaked Ladies is 54.
• Rapper Gucci Mane is 44.
• Actor Sarah Lancaster (“Chuck”) is 44.
• Actor Christina Ricci is 44.

The most famous person on the list is Krista Beaudry of the Oconomowoc Beaudrys. Your husband, Dennis, who makes his way onto the program more than Taylor Swift. sends his love, and he says he wishes you’d stop being more awesome than him.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Donald Trump is concerned over a Taylor Swift endorsement of Joe Biden
  • Says it would be disloyal given that he signed the Music Modernization Act
  • “Besides that, I like her boyfriend, Travis, even though he may be a Liberal, and probably can’t stand me!” Mr. Trump added.

THE GOOD NEWS

There’s a new “drinking” game sweeping GB. It consists of ordering drinks for people you’ll never meet – Just cuz.

It’s called Whetherspoons: The Game. So, this guy, Chris Illman was out drowning his sorrows after a bad breakup and a cancer diagnosis at the local JD Wetherspoons, the largest UK pub chain which has over 800 locations.

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THE SUPER BOWL

• Ben and I discussed how this is such an undesirable matchup – for  a number of reasons
• Ben and I made our predictions, and let’s see who won
• Coverage starts at 1
• Interesting well-produced shorts
  • Opening show guys in a “Hangover” homage
  • Al Davis “Just Win”
• Taylor was there early – one shot she is talking with Roger Goodell – probably about re-upping her contract with the NFL
• The Black Nation Anthem was performed and I could hear all the conservative TVs turning off – it is Black History moMonthnd the NFL did a number of things to support it
• Reba’s National Anthem was Okay
• The game was okay – not impressed with the Travis Kelce Andy Reid moment
  • tough guy being a bitch moment
• The 49ers missed a field goal
• Travis and Taylor made out
• The halftime show was okay – HER, Alicia Keys, Lil Jon and Luda also joined him
• COMMERCIALS
  • GeckOs cereal for Gieko – way early 4:12p
  • Draft Kings Kevin Hart feels like Jimmy Johnson in the 90s
  • The Ben Affleck, Jenifer Lopez and friends Matt Damon and Tom Brady – in the Dunkings for Dunkin
  • Dr. Umstick helps a hungry Passenger on a flight – everyone enjoys a drumstick ice cream treat
  • eTrade Pickleball babies – pretty funny
  • Google Guided Frame technology commercial was heartwarming
  • Hellman’s – Kate McKinnen’s cat says “May-o” and she and the cat become famous and Pete Davidson is dating the ct at the end&

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