9/4/25 - Summer Song, Routine, and Saturday Morning Cartoons!

Thursday (I finally know what day it is) 9/4/25

Celebrate:

(they have been correct for the dates the past two days)

Eat an Extra Dessert Day

National Leadership Day

National Macadamia Nut Day

National Newspaper Carrier Day

National Spice Blend Day

National Wildlife Day

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According to Billboard, the Song of the Summer was "Ordinary" by Alex Warren. 

Billboard actually has a Songs of the Summer chart that runs for 14 weeks, and "Ordinary" topped it the entire time.

Country singer Morgan Wallen has the next three spots, thanks to "What I Want" featuring Tate McRae, "Just in Case", and "I'm the Problem".

"Luther" by Kendrick Lamar and SZA clocks in at #5, followed by "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

In at #7 is "Golden" from that movie "Kpop Demon Hunters".  "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan is in the #8 position.  "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter is next at #9.

And Ravyn Lenae's "Love Me Not" rounds out the Top 10.

Personally, it was a terrible summer for music. Nothing stuck out and was "everywhere." The dance music didn't seem to strike a chord either.

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According to longevity experts, here's the seven-step routine that can help you live to 100.

1.  Drink a glass of water.  Hydrating right away sets you up for the day.  It helps with digestion, supports your metabolism, and eliminates toxins.

2.  Eat a nutrient-dense breakfast.  Things like yogurt, oatmeal, berries, and nuts are great choices.  You need fiber and protein, but not too much meat.

3.  Stretch your body.  You don't necessarily need a grueling workout.  Even just stretching or taking a brisk walk can do wonders.

4.  Activate your nervous system.  Google "vagal tapping" or "somatic body tapping."  Basically, you tap your body with your fingers for a few minutes to wake your nervous system up.

5.  Practice mindfulness.  Take a few minutes to meditate or do some deep breathing.  It can help lower your baseline stress level to start the day.

6.  Set intentions.  Take a minute to think about what you want to accomplish.  It can help you focus and make you more productive.

7.  Enjoy your morning coffee.  More and more research shows it's good for us.  A study in November found it helps promote good bacteria in your gut.  If you don't want the caffeine, even decaf works.

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Redditors are weighing in on “What movie/TV show villain was genuinely scary?”  Here are some of the most popular answers:

1.  Hannibal Lecter,  "Silence of the Lambs".

2.  The Other Mom,  "Coraline".

Judge Doom,  "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".

Vern Schillinger,  "Oz".

Tuco Salamanca,  "Breaking Bad".

Pennywise . . . The Tim Curry version . . . "It".

The Weeping Angels,  "Dr. Who".

Kilgrave, "Jessica Jones"

Large Marge,  "Pee-wee's Big Adventure".

The Gentlemen,  "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

Q, "Star Trek: The Next Generation"

See the list here.

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Pretty soon..we'll be getting the Friday night preview of the Saturday Morning lineup! Wait..This isn't the 70s or 80s..we aren't getting that...we aren't even getting Saturday Morning cartoons anymore. 

"Entertainment Weekly" ranked the 20 best Saturday morning cartoons of the '80s. 

1.  "Transformers"

2.  "Super Friends"

3.  "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe"

4.  "DuckTales"

5.  "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero"

6.  "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

7.  "Dungeons and Dragons"

8.  "Jem"

9.  "Muppet Babies"

10.  "The Real Ghostbusters"

11.  "My Little Pony"

12.  "Spider-Man"/ "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends"

13.  "She-Ra: Princess of Power"

14.  "ThunderCats"

15.  "Thundarr the Barbarian"

16.  "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers"

17.  "The Smurfs"

18.  "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

19.  "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo"

20.  "Garfield and Friends"

See the details here.

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Scammers..I don't trust anyone or anything anymore from my phone or computer.

But sometimes, there are people that do..even when it is outlandish!

A woman in Japan who's in her 80s just fell for one of the sillier "romance scams" we've seen. 

Back in July, she started talking to a guy on social media who claimed he was an ASTRONAUT . . . so, maybe a red flag.  But she kept talking to him and developed feelings.

He finally claimed he was in trouble. He said he was "in space on a spaceship" . . . was "under ATTACK" on his ship . . . and needed oxygen.

He asked if she'd float him enough cash to buy more O2, and she agreed.  She sent him a million yen, or around $6,700.

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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - Pet tortoises can go in a fridge to hibernate over winter.  But you do need to ensure that the temperature remains within a safe range, and you'll want to open the door a few times a week for ventilation.

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