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 "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; 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 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; 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; 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; 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; 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.