Waiting is Good!
Research shows that waiting around isn’t a waste of time, but is actually good for your brain. Not only does waiting strengthen self-control, but can also foster creativity and reflection, increasing our communication skills, according to doctors. To reap the benefits of waiting, doctors suggests recognizing its benefits:
Cost To Heat Your Home
You’ll need to spend more money to heat your house or apartment this winter. Americans can expect their energy bills to rise by 7.6 percent to an average of $976 for the upcoming cold weather season. Natural gas users are facing an 8.4% increase, and electricity users are facing a 10.2% increase. The rise in […]
Amazon Prime Changes
After 16 years, Amazon is eliminating Prime Invitee, which allows members to share free shipping beyond their households. The program will end on October 1st. If you’re impacted by this change, Amazon is offering one year of Prime at an 89% discount of $14.99, which offers free shipping. You’ll then be encouraged to use Amazon […]
Attack Squirrels
A California town is experiencing a series of squirrel attacks that have resulted in at least two people being sent to the hospital. One victim described the attack as sudden and terrifying, with the squirrel clamping onto her leg and biting her, requiring a visit to the emergency room. Another victim recounted a similar experience […]
Operation Santa
It’s less than 100 days until Christmas! Are you looking to help out in some way this Holiday season? How about checking out the Postal Service Operation Santa! Kids can go there and write their letter to Santa, then you can go there, see what the kids are asking for and provide it for them! […]
Advice for 16 Year Old’s
What advice would you give a 16 year old? Or even wish someone would have given you when you were 16? Here’s what some of our listeners said! Look after your eyes. Look after your teeth. Look after your spine. Look after the people you love. Flossing isn’t just for removing food from between your […]
Not in this Sisters House!
A Pittsburgh nun showed how tough she is. Last week, Sister Mary Madalyn Schleifer chased down a suspected credit card thief at the Sacred Heart of Jesus religious goods store. A customer had put down her purse. That’s when the thief took the credit cards. Schleifer made a split-second decision to chase after the person. Sister […]
Compliment Stand
We see and hear about kids doing Lemonade stands…. Those kids should learn from nine year old Ethan! He made a Self-Esteem Stand! Ethan said he was reading a graphic novel and one of the characters sets up an insult stand. He knew that was a bad idea. So he decided to do the opposite, […]
A good Story about a Florida Man
A Florida man is blessed beyond belief after a stray bullet was deflected by a cross pendant he was wearing. According to reports, 20-year-old Aidan Perry was accidentally shot in the chest by a 40 caliber pistol in Ocala, Florida. Perry said he thought he was going to die after he looked down and saw a lot […]
A Boy and His Goat
When’s the last time you were as excited and proud as Milo? He’s 5 years old and juts placed 4th at a goat showing in Texas!