GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for a day of rain – we need it and I like working on rainy days
• I am grateful that the birds are chirping earlier and earlier – it just the best to be up before the first bird chirp in the morning – especially in the summer
• I am grateful as always for what looks to be a very productive Thursday

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Michael Caine is 91.
• Composer-conductor Quincy Jones is 91.
• Former Chicago sax player Walt Parazaider is 79.
• Actor Steve Kanaly (“Dallas”) is 78.
• Comedian Billy Crystal is 76.
• TV and radio personality Rick Dees is 73.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Morning-after pill handed out at Olivia Rodrigo concert in Missouri – where abortion is banned
• Olivia Munn’s Health Battle:
• Jennifer Lopez cancels handful of shows on first tour in 5 years, fans demand an explanation
• Don Lemon Fired From X After Interview With Elon Musk
• Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr.’s Relationship
• TikTok Ban

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THE GOOD NEWS

Single Father Adopts 5 Kids So They Won’t Be Separated

While it’s true that none of us gets to choose our relatives when we’re born, we can have a say in who we choose to call family. That’s just what foster dad Robert Carter did when he decided to adopt an entire brood of five siblings.

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The TikTok Ban – How it should be handled

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GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for the entertaining dogs across the street – they are so much fun to watch out my studio window
• I am grateful for AI helping me create some fun images for the podcast. You can see them on Instagram or WhatsEatingCale.com
• I am grateful for still holding out on getting sick – Lisa is a hurtin’ unit

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor William H. Macy is 74.
• Comedian Robin Duke is 70.
• Actor Dana Delaney (“Body of Proof” ″China Beach”) is 68.
• Bassist Adam Clayton of U2 is 64.
• Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is 62.
• Actor Christopher Collet (“The Manhattan Project”) is 56.
• Drummer Matt McDonough of Mudvayne is 55.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• “The Fall Guy” premiered at SXSW and blew the roof off the place with loud laughs and big cheers.
• Sharon Stone named the producer who told her to sleep with co-star Billy Baldwin in order to improve his performance in the bomb “Sliver.”
• The coolest musician in the world, Lenny Kravitz, got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. His daughter, actress Zoe Kravitz, brought him down to earth
• Another Hollywood/NFL Love story – Josh Allen’s Teammate Says NFL Star ‘Is In Love’ With Hailee Steinfeld
• Where’s the real Kate Middleton

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THE GOOD NEWS

VIOLENT CRIME IS DOWN – WAAAY DOWN!

The FBI’s most recent Quarterly Uniform Crime Report data for Q3 2023 shows that nearly all crime in the US is going down; some to pre-pandemic levels, some to multi-decade lows.

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IT’S BEEN TOUGH YEAR FOR WISCONSIN SPORTS FANS

Every year, they say the same thing -“It’s our job to put the best team on the field in order to win a Superbowl.” Seriously?

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for DST it was light our after 7 last night
• It will be 60+ degrees today – I am gratfeul
• I am grateful that I do not NEED a new car but I want one and I am in a position to get one

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Singer Bobby McFerrin is 73.
• Movie director Jerry Zucker (“Airplane!” ″Ghost”) is 73.
• Actor Susan Richardson (“Eight Is Enough”) is 71.
• Recording executive Jimmy Iovine (“American Idol”) is 70.
• Country singer Jimmy Fortune of The Statler Brothers is 68.
• Actor Elias Koteas (“Chicago P.D.”) is 62.
• Actor Peter Berg (“Chicago Hope”) is 61.
• Actor Jeffrey Nordling (“Desperate Housewives”) is 61.
• Actor Alex Kingston (“ER”) is 60.
• Actor Wallace Langham (“CSI”) is 58.
• Singer Lisa Loeb is 55.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Bad Madonna!
• The Oscars Moments

THE GOOD NEWS

What Would You Do If The Person Sitting Next To You On The Plane Looked Just Like You?

A man was stunned recently to discover his doppelganger seated next to him on an 11-hour flight

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My Car Buying Experience

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for having and abundance of creative outlets right now.
• I am grateful for out-of-the blue super funny texts that make me laugh and then re-laugh several times
• I am grateful that we have a lot of Spring-like events coming up

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Keyboardist Matthew Fisher of Procol Harum is 78.
• Singer Peter Wolf of The J. Geils Band is 78.
• Guitarist Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers is 72.
• Actor Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) is 68.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Charges are dropped midtrial in ‘Hotel California’ lyrics case. Don Henley plans to fight on
• Charles Barkley has a message for any Black person backing Donald Trump simply because he got arrested
• Kate Winslet Calls Ozempic ‘Terrible’ After Learning All About It
• Who were the highest paid actors in 2023?

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THE GOOD NEWS

ITALIAN-MADE EXOSKELETON

This is a new robotic exoskeleton manufactured in Italy that promises to improve the quality of life and mobility of disabled or injured people in a creative way.

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I GOT DUPED

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GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for this amazing winter weather we have had – or should I say thank you, global warming!
• I am grateful for a large spring project we have cooking – I will fill you in as the timeline becomes clear
• I am grateful for girls’ nights out – I have so much fun – just kidding. I do enjoy my alone time, which means no one is talking during the most crucial moments of a movie or show. It means I can go off menu, and I might get lucky on a weekday

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Guitarist David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is 78.
• Singer Kiki Dee is 77.
• Actor-director Rob Reiner is 77.
• TV personality John Stossel is 77.
• Sports correspondent Armen Keteyian is 71.
• Actor Tom Arnold is 65.
• Actor D.L. Hughley (“The Hughleys”) is 61.

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THE GOOD NEWS

WOMEN GET MORE HEART-HEALTH BENEFITS WITH LESS EFFORT FROM WORKOUTS THAN MEN

Researchers have discovered a “gender gap” between men and women when it comes to working out—and it favors women, who are not likely to exercise as often.

WHAT’S EATING CALE

“Loudermilk” is a comedy-drama series that follows Sam Loudermilk (played by Ron Livingston), a former music critic and recovering alcoholic who works as a substance abuse counselor in Seattle. Despite having his drinking under control, Loudermilk struggles with his personal life, which remains quite messy. Known for his bad attitude, he often manages to offend everyone around him. However, he shows a somewhat softer side to the few people close to him, including his best friend and sober sponsor, Ben Burns, and his sponsee and unplanned roommate, Claire Wilkes. The show, which ran for three seasons between 2017 and 2020, has been praised for its sharp writing and strong central performance by Ron Livingston. It’s available for streaming on Netflix

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for the ease of abundance I am experiencing.
• I am grateful for the unconditional love of our dogs – it’s just the best
  • I think people are capable of unconditional love, but with the exception of parents and children, it is exceptionally rare
• I am grateful for logical prioritization. I am good at it when I practice it. I am currently a bit rusty but feel a rush of complete focus

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Michael Warren (“Soul Food,” ″Hill Street Blues”) is 78.
• Actor Eddie Hodges is 77.
• Singer Eddy Grant is 76.
• Keyboardist Alan Clark of Dire Straits is 72.
• Actor-comedian Marsha Warfield (“Night Court”) is 70.
• Magician Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller is 69.

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, record label demand Trump stop playing her music at rallies: ‘Biblical devil’
• Ancestry reveals Taylor Swift is related to American poet Emily Dickinson
• I LOVE THIS STORY – Dave Grohl Had the Time of His Life at U2’s Sphere Concert
• Baywatch is back!

THE GOOD NEWS

THE TOP 20 US CITIES

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WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE. DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN

When it comes to political and social divides our country has been here before.

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GRATEFULNESS

• While it is coming to an end, I am grateful that we had some amazing weather this weekend
• I am grateful for just a few more minutes – write your own joke if you like – it is a great productivity improver
• I am Grateful that this is the last week without Day Saving Time

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Catherine O’Hara (“Home Alone,” ″A Mighty Wind”) is 70.
• Actor Mykelti Williamson (“Forrest Gump”) is 67.
• Actor Patricia Heaton (“The Middle,” ″Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 66.
• Actor Steven Weber (“NCIS: New Orleans,” ″Wings”) is 63.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Sydney Sweeney tackles Glen Powell affair rumors on ‘Saturday Night Live!
• Historic Report On Development of Atomic Bomb Hits Auction – Signed by Oppenheimer
• Legendary ESPN NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dead at 72
• U2 ended its residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere
• Emma Heming Willis says husband Bruce’s life is still filled with joy
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THE GOOD NEWS

Village Saves 45,000 Toads From Roadway Deaths Cutting Casualties By 60%—All the Way Down to 3% Rate

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We;re Going to the Moon!

Wait.. haven’t we ever done this before?

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful and excited for this year to continue unfolding – just the fact that Spring is just a few weeks away (officially), the days will feel longer starting next weekend, and life is pretty awesome – in the Cale-zone
• I am grateful for Fridays – not my favorite day of the week but its pretty good
• I am grateful for the nice weather that is in store for us this weekend – gonna clean my car… woot!

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• Singer Roger Daltrey of The Who is 80.
• Actor Dirk Benedict (“The A Team”) is 79.
• Actor-director Ron Howard is 70.
• Actor Catherine Bach (“The Dukes of Hazzard” Daisy Dukes) is 69.
• Actor Tim Daly (Wings) is 68.
• Singer-musician Jon Carroll (Starland Vocal Band) is 67. <– that gives me some inspiration
• Bassist Bill Leen of Gin Blossoms is 62.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Super Producer Jack Antonoff is releasing his own record, called “Bleachers”
• Heat’s Jimmy Butler Appears in Fall Out Boy’s ‘So Much (for) Stardust’ Music Video
• Bravo stars defend Andy Cohen after Leah McSweeney’s coke allegations: ‘Leave him alone’
• Adam Sandler admits Taylor Swift makes him nervous as he compares pop star to The Beatles
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THE GOOD NEWS

New York Medical School Surprises Students with Free Tuition in Perpetuity After $1Billion Gift

When a woman was left an inheritance of $1 billion from her late husband, she used it to pay forward the tuition of students at a Bronx medical school.

The widow, Dr. Ruth Gottesman, was left the money by her late husband ‘Sandy’ Gottesman, who was an early investor in Berkshire Hathaway, and when her gift to the school was announced, the cheers—and tears—filled the auditorium of Albert Einstein Medical College.

Gottesman’s gift is the largest ever given to an American medical school, and one of the largest ever received by any American institute of higher learning.

“This donation radically revolutionizes our ability to continue attracting students who are committed to our mission, not just those who can afford it,” Dean Yaron Tomer.

With this donation, all current fourth-year students will be reimbursed for their spring 2024 semester tuition, and effective August of this year, all students moving forward will receive free tuition.

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The Glorious Sanctuary of a Clean Car

The other day it was 70 degrees and Ben had a chance to thoroughly clean his car

Too Big For The Normal World

The conversation turns from cleaning cars to the gloves we larger-handed people have to get and evolves from there

From earlier this week when i told you the story of the bee in my car – I retold the story to Ben