Radio Recap (Friday 05/29/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Where did Mary pour a jar of expensive perfume?
A. On Jesus’ feet
B. On Jesus’ head
C. On Jesus’ hands
D. On Jesus’ robe


In The News:


- National Paperclip Day on May 29th each year celebrates a small but unusually useful invention. Yes, even the paperclip has its own day of honor. The day celebrates the well-known piece of curved wire that keeps our papers together and helps us stay organized.

- Exercise best for metal health. Want to boost your mood and improve your mental health? A new study (published in Lance) says regular physical activity lasting 45 minutes three to five times a week can reduce poor mental health. A total of 1.2 million people reported their activity levels for a month and rated their mental well being. People who exercised had 1½ fewer “bad days” a month than non-exercisers .… Being active for 30 to 60 minutes every-other-day came out as the optimal routine … All types of activity were found to improve mental health no matter people’s age or gender, including doing the housework and looking after the children.

- Lose weight by chewing gum. Looking to shed a few pounds? Forget diet pills — try the chewing gum diet. Researchers (Mayo Clinic) calculated that by chewing sugar-free gum during every waking hour a person could lose 11 pounds in a year without doing anything else differently.… By the way, chewing gum for just one hour burns about 11 calories.

- 67 degrees. Researchers say the ideal bedroom temperature for sleeping is 67 degrees. After a long and tiring day, trying to maintain a perfect balance between our personal and professional life, we all look forward to some sound sleep at night. A good night sleep for 7+ hours every night is not only necessary for our physical health but is also important for our mental well-being. Now imagine this: you are extremely tired but when you hit the bed, you couldn’t sleep a wink. Next time you get stuck in a similar situation, adjust your room temperature and see if it makes any difference… Researchers say your bedroom temperature should be around 67 degrees for optimal sleep at night. This temperature is not too hot or too cold and is comfortable to fall asleep.

- Road ready. If you’ve been working from home or furloughed, it’s possible your car hasn’t moved from its parking spot in weeks — or months. Auto experts say before you hit the road again, check your tire pressure.

- Driverless truck. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper investigated after a pickup truck hit a sign, and then crashed through the front of a business (in Ocala). It was 6 AM so there was no one inside the business. There was no one inside the truck, either: the driver, who was on his way home from work, had a broken door that didn’t latch properly and was startled when it swung open on a curve. He tried to reach for the door and fell out. The truck continued on without him. The unnamed driver suffered road rash from skidding on the pavement, and was cited for careless driving — and not wearing a seat belt.

- The Kansas City Royals have moved -- not actually, but legally. The Royals changed their legal home from Missouri to Delaware last fall during the process of the team's sale from David Glass to a group headed by John Sherman. The switch was mentioned Monday in a filing with the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals by Major League Baseball's law firm in its defense of a lawsuit by minor leaguers claiming they are not being paid minimum wage. The corporation is called Kansas City Royals Baseball Club LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

- Pigs Ears Theft. A burglar in China broke into a restaurant, carrying off more than 33 pounds of pig ears and pig tails and about 75 pounds of cooking oil.




Fun Fact:

Though generally not thought of as a dangerous sport, around 500 people die a year from fatal injuries incurred while playing… Darts. #funfact




Matt's Musing:

My guess is that when the LEGO stores reopen, people will be lined up for blocks. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Thou Oh Lord” by the Sisters



Bible Trivia Answer:

A. On Jesus’ feet (John 12:3)

Radio Recap (Thursday 05/28/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What animal did Jesus ride during His Triumphant entry into Jerusalem?
A. Horse
B. Camel
C. Donkey
D. Unicorn


In The News:


- National Hamburger Day on May 28th wraps up National Burger Month and also ushers in the summer grilling season.

Hamburger. Seasoned ground beef, grilled and placed between two slices of bread or a bun. Topped with sauteed onions, peppers, pickles, sliced onions, or cheese. Add condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo. Anyone of these combinations would create a modern American version of a hamburger.

- Eating a hamburger. Are you eating your hamburgers the right way? Japanese researchers — “experts in fluid mechanics, engineering, and density” said you should hold your burger with thumbs and pinkies on the bottom, middle three fingers on top. The uniformly spread fingers help keep the burger together at all times, thus keeping the contents from mushing out preemptively.

- Costco coming to Springfield. According to the SBJ, Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq: COST) is planning to put down roots in east Springfield, Mayor Ken McClure announced this morning. Washington-based company intends to build on the southeast corner of Chestnut Expressway and U.S. Highway 65, across from a Menards store that opened in August 2018. Costco expects to break ground in spring 2021 and open the store in fall 2021.

- SpaceX Launch on Saturday. Bad weather stopped the much-anticipated launch of SpaceX’s first astronaut crew Wednesday, a flight that would have marked the return of human spaceflight from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade. Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were scheduled to lift off aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station at 4:33 PM ET, but cloudy conditions forced launch operators to stand down less than 20 minutes to go in the countdown.

… SpaceX and NASA will now attempt the test flight to the International Space Station on Saturday.

- National Brisket Day celebrates one of the nine primal cuts of beef. Brisket comes from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal and when prepared correctly, renders both flavor and tenderness.

- Don’t put your fire pit on a wood deck, and keep it away from your house. A home went up in flames in a Pittsburgh suburb early Thursday morning. Fire officials say the fire started from a fire pit on the deck. The fire then spread up the side of the house into the attic.

- Shark attacks. You’re most likely to be attacked by a shark on a Sunday, in under 6 feet of water and during a new moon, according to research from the University of Florida. But sharks are not weekend warriors. Rather, it is human leisure habits that lead to the fewest number of human encounters on Wednesdays and the highest on Sundays, followed by Saturdays, according to the report. The study by UF researchers studied shark attacks that occurred in the waters off Volusia County between 1956 and 2008… The study also finds that sharks are most likely to attack people wearing black and white, followed by black and yellow bathing suits — attesting to sharks’ abilities to see contrast.

- On this day in 1954: President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law that added the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.

- Looney Tunes reboot. HBO Max launched on May 27, yesterday. The streaming service will debut a new series that same day: “Looney Tunes Cartoons.” Yes a reboot of sorts. The series will consist of animated shorts featuring your favorite classic Warners Bros. cartoon characters, including Tweety Bird, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester the Cat, Elmer Fudd and more.

- Walt Disney World, one of the largest tourist sites on the planet, has a plan to reopen in mid-July. The Orlando mega resort will initially limit the number of visitors, make face masks mandatory, deploy roaming squads to enforce social distancing, and no longer allow people to get up close and personal with Mickey Mouse and other characters… Both Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open July 11, though Epcot and Hollywood Studios will wait a few more days to July 15… Disney World competitor Universal Orlando Resort plans to open June 5.



Fun Fact:

22 times daily that’s how many it is estimated that the average person… opens the fridge. #funfact




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

In the Ukraine, a woman was visiting her local post office when she was told she needed to put on a mask before she would be helped. The woman forgot her mask so she went under her skirt, pulled down her undies and placed them over her head, covering her nose and mouth.



Matt's Musing:

Running is the best way to remind yourself how much you love sitting... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“My Journey To The Sky” by the Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Donkey (Matthew 21:1-11)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/27/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What did Jonathan do to let David know to run for his life from Saul?
A. Shot an arrow into the air 
B. Set off fireworks into the night
C. Blew a trumpet
D. Rang a brass bell


In The News:


- National Cellophane Tape Day. It could be a sticky situation on May 27th as we recognize National Cellophane Tape Day. It is hard to imagine where we would be without this invention. How would we wrap our Christmas and birthday gifts? Also known as invisible tape or Scotch Tape. Richard Gurley Drew invented the invisible tape in 1930.

- Crocs are back - and the coronavirus pandemic is part of the reason why. Sales of the distinctive plastic clogs shot up 14 percent in March and April, despite retail stores closing and clothing sales dropping across the board. So what's the secret? People are working from home! Crocs might be ugly, but they're comfortable - perfect to wear around the house if not to the office. As the Wall Street Journal put it, "Crocs are the perfect shoes to wear when no one can see you wear them".

- Google Cow problems. Google hardly ever goes down. It has teams of people and advanced technology to pinpoint even the slightest blip in services to fix them before they become bigger problems. But the team was recently baffled by a series of frequent short outages on a segment of Google’s powerful network in Oregon. It turns out that the cause of these outages was a herd of cows. The cows were grazing on land underneath Google’s high-speed fiber cables. One of those cables had fallen to the ground and every time a cow stepped on that cable, the engineers saw a glitch.

- House Color Survey. Home owners in Portland, Oregon decided to utilize the ‘wisdom of crowds‘ to help them choose their next house color. Fellow residents walking by their house were greeted with a friendly lawn sign asking for help via a digital survey they could access by scanning a QR code. The QR takes voters to a Google Form. Colors include: rocky mountain; wild orchid; in good taste; blessed blue; and it’s well.

- National Grape Popsicle Day, celebrating the 1905 invention of the Popsicle! In San Francisco, California, in 1905, 11-yr-old Frank Epperson was outside on his porch, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda. Upon going inside, he left it there on the porch with the stirring stick still in it. That night the temperature reached a record low and the following morning, Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick. Years later, in 1922, Epperson introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball where it was a huge success. Then in 1923, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick at an amusement park in Alameda, California. Epperson applied for a patent in 1924 for his frozen confectionery, which he called “Epsicle” ice pop. He then renamed it “Popsicle“. Popsicles are one of summertime’s favorite treats for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!

- Disney World To Reopen. Walt Disney World is preparing to present it's reopening strategy before an Orange County task force. A move that many thought would be coming soon after businesses in their Disney Springs section began reopening its doors just last week. Currently Disney is central Florida's largest employer with 77,000 employees. Their cross-town competition Universal Orlando has already presented their plan to reopen on June 5.

- Denmark Lovers. Denmark will start allowing people from neighboring nations to cross the border to visit their boyfriends or girlfriends. One weird catch: At the border, they essentially have to prove their love. They can bring along a photo or a love letter, according to authorities. Those comments caused a bit of stir over privacy, prompting Denmark’s Justice Minister to tone things down a bit: “If you say, you are in a relationship and put it in writing, that is enough.” Under the guidelines, only couples who previously met regularly in person are supposed to be eligible.

- Flying Turtles. Sounds like something from Mario Kart. A Georgia driver is warning motorists after a turtle came flying through her windshield on the highway near Savannah. Lotonya Lark wrote on Facebook: “Beware, Savannah, of flying turtle[s].” She included a photo of the reptile lodged in shattered glass. The turtle smashed through her windshield — just inches away from her brother. Police said they don’t know how the creature became airborne, but Lark suspects that it was struck by the car in front of her and sent flying into the air.

- Burglars’ Keys Swiped. In Denmark two unidentified men broke into a home and began hauling stuff out to their car. A passerby noticed what was going on and confronted them, insisting that they return the stolen property. When they refused, he simply snatched the keys to their car. They called the cops to report that someone had taken the keys to their car. Officers quickly realized what was going on and placed the burglars under arrest.

- On this day in 1939: DC Comics published its second superhero in Detective Comics #27 — Batman.




Fun Fact:

What was invented in the late 1700s as a method of saving people from burning buildings? The parachute! #funfact




Matt's Musing:

It's amazing the things I can remember, when I don't need to remember anything... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:

“Hold Me While I Cry” by karen Peck & New River

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Shot an arrow into the air (1 Samuel 20:20)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 05/26/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

What animal was not offered by the Israelites as sacrifices?
A. Bull
B. Pig 
C. Goat
D. Dove


In The News:


- National Paper Airplane Day commemorates the simple aeronautical toy that’s been around for thousands of years.

Flying paper planes is an inexpensive, healthy, and stimulating form of entertainment. So, put down your smartphones and get outside for some primitive fun – even if for only a few hours one day of the year.

- Sugar drinks. It’s time for another amazing bit of scientific health research: Drinking fewer sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure. Researchers (Louisiana State) said they found overweight people with high blood pressure who drank one less sugar-laden beverage a day significantly lowered their blood pressure over 18 months. For most Americans this means cutting soft drink intake in half.

- No face-to-face contact. A new survey finds some Americans have gone as long as three months without having direct, face-to-face contact with another person due to the coronavirus pandemic.

- Flat Soda. The big Memorial Day Weekend debate on the internet was all about — flat soda. A guy named David shared on reddit that “flat soda is much better than carbonated.” He explained that he took his first sip of warm, flat Pepsi about eight years ago at a Christmas party. As bored 12-years-olds are wont to do, he recalls “constantly fiddling around” with his Pepsi bottle the entire night, to the point that the soda lost all carbonation and turned into syrup-y sugar water. He swigged away nonetheless and “enjoyed the taste so much more, and the carbonation didn’t upset my stomach or burn my eyes and throat.” … And then the flat-soda lovers came out of the woodwork. Another guy shared that his grandmother set out a cup of Sprite for 10 minutes, added some ice when it became flat, and handed it to her sick grandson. “It was eye-opening,” he says. “The fizz that made my stomach hurt and my taste buds die was gone. It tasted like a lemon-lime drink, rather than a gut punch.”

- National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Two of the calendar’s favorite foods come together on National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. We’ve scattered blueberries and cheesecakes throughout these pages in scrumptious celebration. But one day a year they join forces in perfect, delicious harmony.

- Watching movies. In a survey, 70% of us would rather watch movies at home than in the theater after the pandemic. [I enjoy going to the movies, It’s dealing with their snack-bar credit departments I hate.]

- Aggressive rats. 2020 has already brought a global pandemic and murder hornets - now get ready for hyper-aggressive rats. The CDC is warning that the rat population is starting to get "aggressive" as food supplies dwindle during the lockdown. Without nightly trash from restaurants to eat, rats have gotten bolder and more desperate, searching for food during the day and fighting both humans and each other for territory. The CDC recommends keeping your trash sealed tight in the garbage bin and removing any pet food or bird seed from your yard.

- Touching the Thermostat. A survey finds a third of husbands check with their wives before. [I don’t have to check with mine — the Post-it Note on the thermostat reads “Don’t touch.”]

- Netflix shortage. Since the global lockdown started, many of us have taken to Netflix to keep ourselves entertained while we’re stuck at home with nothing to do. To the streaming service’s credit, it’s actually been pretty stable for these past couple of months. However, Memorial Day (May 25) was a different story as people from across the world reported that the site wasn’t working. The problem started early Monday morning. The issues ranged from case to case, but many simply couldn’t get the service to load at all. -

- The Darth Vader twist. 40 years ago this week, The Empire Strikes Back premiered with one of the most famous twists in movie history - Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father. And Mark Hammil says only three people knew the secret before the movie was released. Hamill recently mentioned on Twitter that only he, George Lucas, and directer Irvin Kershner knew the infamous "I am your father" line would be dubbed in later. The rest of the cast and crew didn't find out until after the film premiered. Hamill says it was "Agony keeping that secret for over a year!"

- Disney’s Genie. Will Smith had big shoes to fill when he took on the role of Genie in Disney’s live-action Aladdin remake, a part made famous on screen by the late, great Robin Williams. It seems Disney was more than satisfied with how it turned out as we’ve now heard that they want Smith to reprise the role in his own limited series. According to sources, Disney is planning a Genie miniseries for Disney+. Little is known about the project, but sources say it will likely include flashbacks to the character’s past and also fill in some of the blanks of what he got up to in between Aladdin 1 and 2.





Fun Fact:

In a survey of new brides, the least popular place for a guy to ask a woman to marry him is where? (Sports venue) #funfact





Matt's Musing:

Just think, your pet may have also named you... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Alpha And Omega” by the Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Pig (Leviticus 23:18)

Radio Recap (Monday 05/25/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Where did Adam and Eve love before they sinned?
A. Garden of Gethsemane
B. Babylon
C. Garden of Eden 
D. Bethlehem


In The News:


While many people see Memorial Day as some sort of military-related day that gives them a 3-day weekend — and special deals on cars and mattresses — there is a specific reason for the day.

• Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

• The first official observance of Memorial Day was on May 30 in 1868.

• Ordered by General John Logan, flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

• From the Revolutionary War through the first Gulf War, some 651,000 U.S. service personnel died in combat, a total that includes around 75,000 Confederates. Nearly half of all these deaths occurred in World War II — over 290,000.


- Bill Gaither on Game show Network. Gospel music legend Bill Gaither and his music group, Gaither Music Group, are partnering with the Game Show Network to bring original family-friendly programming, Bible question games and faith-based contestants to your television screen. https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/maina-mwaura/gospel-music-legend-bill-gaither-talks-about-partnering-with-the-game-show-network.html

- People Are Attempting The 'Cannonball Run' Thanks To Empty Highways. The lack of traffic on America's roadways has inspired some daring drivers to bring back the fabled 'Cannonball Run' challenge. The challenge, made famous in the 1981 Burt Reynolds movie, involves driving cross-country from Manhattan to Redondo Beach, California. Of course, the race is unsanctioned and very illegal. That hasn't stopped people from trying - in fact the previous record of 28 hours, 50 minutes has been broken seven times in the last five weeks. The new record clocks in under 26 hours, meaning an average speed of about 107 miles per hour - again, highly illegal.

- Airplanes are full of germs. Researchers discovered something I thought we already know. Of course, We already know that planes are airborne petri dishes, and that one open-mouthed sneeze can spread who-knows-what through a cabin faster than you can say “God Bless You.” But a study reminds us that it’s not so much what we inhale on planes that causes the really big problems, but what we touch. Yes, airplanes are full of germs… everywhere.

- Hamburger Day

- Masktaken Identity: When you think you recognize someone, only to realize you are mistaken because half their face is obscured by a mask.

- Who does the grilling? While men still dominate backyard cooking, 30 percent of grilling duties are shared by both husband and wife. Still men wield the tongs 48 percent of the time. It’s the time of the year when fathers are the first fire up the grill, and mothers first apply first aid.

- Man attempts to make a bed. When couples retire, they have to adjust to their new normal. One wife in Washington state decided to give her husband chores so he could "pull his weight around the house." One of his chores was to make the bed, something he had not done in 45 years. The husband seemed to have issues with the "throw pillows." Each day the pillows were placed in a different and unique way. One day he even added a flamingo to the bed decor. His daughter started posting the daily photos on Facebook and the man and his unique bed making skills went viral. His wife says she does not touch the bed until it is time to go to bed and each time she walks by it she laughs.




Fun Fact:

There are 1 million ants for every person in the world. #funfact




Matt's Musing:

Someone’s going to ruin things; it might as well be me.


Matt's Pick Song:

“It Means Just What It Says” by Greater Vision


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8)

Radio Recap (Friday 05/22/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Where were the disciples first called Christians?
A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch 
C. Damascus
D. Rome


In The News:


- National Don’t Fry Day. Each year on the Friday before Memorial Day, National Don’t Fry Day aims to raise awareness of all the risks of overexposure to the sun. It is important for everyone to remember to use sun protection and sun safety practices.

- New college life. Many researchers are predicting that colleges and universities will look different once students get back on campus after the pandemic. The college business model could change dramatically and could be more intense than the issues colleges faced after The Great Recession. A vice president at the National Association of Student Financial-Aid Administrators believes that the economy will force more students to qualify for financial aid.

- Burger toppings. Memorial Day honors the men and women who died serving in the US military and for a majority of Americans (61%), the long weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer. As Americans dust off their barbecue grills and prepare for Memorial Day Weekend, hamburgers will likely be among the first summertime staples to grace their grills… According to a survey (by YouGov) our favorite burger topping is cheese (73%), followed by lettuce (64%), tomatoes (58%), onions (57%), pickles (54%), bacon (45%), mushrooms (23%), fries (20%), avocado (19%), and eggs (12%).

- A billion views. What once was unthinkable has finally happened: a single YouTube channel beat one billion views on the platform in a single week. That’s a pace of 99,000 views per minute. The bleeding-edge young talent that notched 1.04 billion views last week was Cocomelon — Nursery Rhymes. It’s a video channel of nursery rhymes. Lots of kids are stuck at home.

- On May 22, National Solitaire Day recognizes a card game that has been around for more than 200 years. Also known as Klondike, the classic version of the game uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The object of the game is to clear the board by creating a stack of cards from low to high in each suit. If the player completes each suit, the player wins the game of Solitaire.

- May 22nd, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft Solitaire. With a worldwide appeal, Microsoft Solitaire Collection hosts tens of millions of players per month, from over 200 countries, in 65 different languages. Even after 30 years, Microsoft Solitaire remains among the most played games on the planet. Within this vast and diverse audience, players complete over 100 Million hands of Solitaire every day! Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019, it is incredible to see what has transpired from a simple game that came with the Windows 3.0 operating system. 30 years later, Microsoft is excited to celebrate this major milestone with fans across the globe.

- Stolen Eggs. A security guard in China was spotted by police smuggling two suitcases of stolen eggs out of the factory where he worked. When they investigated, police found more than 1,000 eggs in the man’s fridge, as well as soap, meat, boxes of tissues and bottles of detergent.

- Memorial Day is Monday _ Memorial Day was born out of the horror of the Civil War, when more than 600,000 soldiers — Union and Confederate — fell in battle. Over the years it’s become a day to honor all the men and women who have given their lives in the cause of freedom.

- Man attempts to make a bed. When couples retire, they have to adjust to their new normal. One wife in Washington state decided to give her husband chores so he could "pull his weight around the house." One of his chores was to make the bed, something he had not done in 45 years. The husband seemed to have issues with the "throw pillows." Each day the pillows were placed in a different and unique way. One day he even added a flamingo to the bed decor. His daughter started posting the daily photos on Facebook and the man and his unique bed making skills went viral. His wife says she does not touch the bed until it is time to go to bed and each time she walks by it she laughs.

- Three-day weekend. [It’s the time of the year when fathers first fire up the grill, and mothers first apply first aid.]

- National Cooler Day. What more could you need than a cold drink for the official launch of summer? Something to keep it cold, of course! National Cooler Day, the Friday before Memorial Day, makes staying cool easy this summer.

- May 20 is not so deadly. Thanks to COVID-19, May 20 wasn’t a very deadly day on the road for teens. A few years back the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found May 20 the deadliest day for teens on the road. At the time of the study, researchers found that teen deaths had been 63 percent higher than average on May 20 over each of the past five years… May is usually a fun time of year for teens with proms, graduations, and the beginning of summer celebrations, and in a normal year those are prime reasons why it can be a dangerous month.




Fun Fact:

Each year, Americans consume over 252 million pounds of pepperoni. #funfact




Matt's Musing:

First capes, now masks... visiting the hair salon will now be super! #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Something Like The Likes Of You” by the Browns


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Antioch (Acts 11:26)

Radio Recap (Thursday 05/21/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

After his death, who buried Moses?
A. Joshua
B. Caleb
C. God
D. Pharaoh


In The News:


- National Memo Day. We’ll send you a reminder, just in case you forget.

A memo, short for a memorandum, is a document or other communication, intended to inform a group of people about a particular topic. Usually used in an office setting, memos serve a variety of purposes. A memorandum is a note or record made for future use and a written message, especially in business or diplomacy.

- Gained pounds. You’re not alone if you’ve packed on the pounds during the quarantine. A survey found that the average American has gained five pounds while on lockdown. Out of 2,000 people polled, most have gained weight due to alcohol and bread. Back during the Great Recession 32 percent of Americans said they had gained weight due to stress.

- Airplanes are full of germs. Researchers discovered something I thought we already know. Of course, We already know that planes are airborne petri dishes, and that one open-mouthed sneeze can spread who-knows-what through a cabin faster than you can say “God Bless You.” But a study reminds us that it’s not so much what we inhale on planes that causes the really big problems, but what we touch. Yes, airplanes are full of germs… everywhere.

- Flip a coin. Are you having trouble deciding whether or not to move? Is it time to quit your job but you just can’t go through with it? A new study suggests a simple coin flip not only helps people make big choices, but they’re happier when the coin tells them to make such a huge life change… University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt says a study of happiness after making major decisions reveals that people should actually embrace quitting. His study finds that participants who go through with their coin flip choices were living happier lives six months later. The study presented subjects with a number of questions such as, “Should I quit my job?” and “Should I propose?”… The yes or no choices were then assigned to each side of the coin. With a third-party watching the results, participants were surveyed two months and six months after their consequential coin flip. Although people tended to favor sticking with the status quo after two months, their attitudes changed by the six-month mark. Participants and the third-parties observing them found that coin flips telling subjects to make a major life change ended up making them much happier half a year later.

- National Waitstaff Day recognizes the dedicated and often talented waitstaff. The day is set aside to shows appreciation to all waitstaff for making our dining experiences enjoyable ones. At the same time, restaurant owners and managers also recognize and express their appreciation to their team of waitstaff helping their restaurants thrive.

- Buldozer wakes burglar. In Hungary a guy was hungry — and broke into a small restaurant late at night. He ate some food, he drank some beer, he laid down for a nap. Was it the restaurant’s owners or the police who woke him the next morning? Nope, it was a bulldozer. The restaurant had been marked for demolition. The guy happened to break in after the owners held a demolition party.

- Mac & Cheese covered highway. A stretch of highway in Tennessee was covered in an orange mess that spilled from a tractor trailer. The truck overturned Wednesday morning, dumping 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese.

- National Strawberries and Cream Day.

- Who does the grilling? While men still dominate backyard cooking, 30 percent of grilling duties are shared by both husband and wife. Still men wield the the tongs 48 percent of the time.

- Masktaken Identity: When you think you recognize someone, only to realize you are mistaken because half their face is obscured by a mask.

- Knife hungry. Doctors in China saved the life of a man who swallowed a three-inch knife to avoid charges of possessing a weapon. The man swallowed the knife eight months before and thought it had dissolved in his stomach, but doctors found it stuck in his trachea when he came in with a sore throat.

- Memorial Day is Monday _ Memorial Day was born out of the horror of the Civil War, when more than 600,000 soldiers — Union and Confederate — fell in battle. Over the years it’s become a day to honor all the men and women who have given their lives in the cause of freedom.



Fun Fact:

330 million: M&Ms consumed by Americans each day. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

People enjoy apps that alert them of severe weather, lightning, nearby friends, etc. They’d even go for apps that alert them of speed trapps. However, they’re afraid of a feature that might tell them if they were at a COVID-19 hot spot.

“To be clear, this launch means that developers working on behalf of public health agencies can now issue apps that make use of it — Apple and Google themselves are not creating an exposure-notification or contact-tracing app.”

https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/20/apple-and-google-launch-exposure-notification-api-enabling-public-health-authorities-to-release-apps/



Matt's Musing:

I can't tell if I actually have free time, or if I'm just forgetting everything..... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Not Giving Up” by Gold City


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. God (Deuteronomy 34:5-6)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/20/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Jacob had 12 sons, what was his daughter’s name?
A. Ruth
B. Dinah
C. Leah
D. Rachel




In The News:


- National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. Right about this time of year, they start coming into season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine.

- Are you eating more healthy? New research shows that more people are choosing to eat healthy during the pandemic. The research study, which involved 11,000 shoppers from 11 countries, found that more people were choosing to buy fresh fruit and vegetables instead of the usual microwaveable food. Lead organizer Charlotte DeBacker believes that the change to healthier food is because trips to the grocery store are being more planned out than they were before. Despite the study showing that more people are eating healthy, the numbers for meat consumption, fish, and alcohol stayed the same.

- Coca-Cola Plant-Based Bottles. Coca-Cola is backing a project to manufacture plant-based bottles that will degrade within a year. A Dutch company is working on a bottle that uses an outer cardboard layer and an inner plastic lining made from plant sugars. Both layers can be recycled separately and the whole thing will biodegrade within 12 months. The hope is to have the bottles ready by 2023.

- Face recognition reunites Abducted son. A Chinese man who was abducted as a toddler has been reunited with his parents 32 years later - thanks to facial recognition software. In 1988, Mao Yin was abducted at the age of two and sold to another couple. His biological parents spent the next 30 years searching for him, posting fliers and even appearing on television. Last month, authorities used facial recognition technology to match baby photos of Mao Yin with a 34-year-old man named Gu Ningning. A DNA test later confirmed that he was the missing child. The family was reunited this week, with Yin's mother calling it "the best gift I have ever got on Mother's Day".

- National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. Rescue dogs often overcome extreme obstacles and yet provide comfort, security, and friendship as family pets. But, rescue dogs are capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities as service animals and give comfort to the elderly. In these circumstances, they become our eyes, ears, or legs as well as our best friend.

- Bike Sales Skyrocket. While most U.S. stores still haven't recovered from March's run on toilet paper, the coronavirus pandemic has moved on to cause a whole new shortage, experts say: bicycles. Sales of bicycles have skyrocketed in recent months, according to market research company NPD Group. Sales of leisure bikes have increased 121 percent; sales of commuter and fitness bikes have climbed 66 percent; and sales of children's bikes have risen 59 percent, NPD reports. The unexpected spike has left many retailers sold out of low-end consumer bicycles -- and since the coronavirus has resulted in a shutdown of production facilities, they won't likely restock anytime soon, says Ryan Zagata, president of Brooklyn Bicycle Company. "I have never seen anything remotely approaching this,” says Zagata, who adds sales at his store have increased by 600 percent compared to the same time last year. "If you went into a store three weeks ago, you could find a bike under $1,000. Right now shelves are bare."

- Disney Princess Goldfish Crackers. Snacktime is about to get a lot more exciting! Goldfish is partnering with Disney for another inspired collaboration: the brand is releasing new special-edition collectibles with cheddar crackers shaped like Jasmine, Tiana, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Moana, and Ariel. While fish are certainly fun, we have a feeling your little ones will be eager to discover their favorite Disney princesses in their snacks. Along with the Disney princess version, Goldfish is also dropping Avengers-themed crackers shaped like Iron Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, and the Avengers symbol. Both collaborations will be available exclusively at Target starting the first week of June.

- FB Personality Test. Next time you go to a job interview, beware. That guy on the other side of the desk might have spent the morning counting up your Facebook friends and analyzing your favorite movies and TV shows. Sure, the fact that your prospective employer will check you out on Facebook is pretty much a given. But a study suggests they might be driven by more than idle curiosity. They could pinpoint your personality just by looking at information you’ve made public. Researchers at the University of Maryland analyzed the Facebook profiles of 300 people then had users take a test that measures the “big five” personality traits: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. It turns out you can get to within 10 percent of a person’s personality score by looking at Facebook.

- Pringles Sweet Corn. A favorite summer food is fresh corn on the cob, smothered in butter and salted. While it can’t possibly taste anything like the real thing, Pringles is introducing Sweet Corn flavor. The chips incorporate the flavors of sweet and salty fresh corn, cooked corn, and creamy butter… The new Pringles Sweet Corn is a limited-edition flavor that’s exclusively available at Walgreens.

- Pier 1 Imports is shutting down. Another shopping giant is closing. Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all of its 540 stores. Pier 1 has been actively trying to find a buyer for the retail chain over the last few months. The effort has failed mainly because of economic challenges tied to COVID-19. Pier 1 filed for bankruptcy in February. Officially, the company is looking for bankruptcy court approval to wind down the business.




Fun Fact:

What was significant about 1979’s Hurricane Bob? It was the first hurricane with a male name. Before then all hurricanes had female names. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

Good news: With the COVID-19 restrictions, there are fewer car crashes, and deaths from them are in steep decline.

Bad news: Longer waits for organ donations, since car crash deaths are the biggest single source (33% percent to be exact).

*according to the United Network For Organ Sharing





Matt's Musing:

I used to be afraid of hurdles, but I got over it... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Sometimes I Cry” by Jason Crab


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Dinah (Genesis 34:1)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 05/19/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who shut the door of the Ark?
A. Noah
B. Shem
C. Ham
D. God (Genesis 7:16)





Matt's Musing:

So... who picks up the seeing eye dog's poop? #musing



Bible Trivia Answer:

D. God (Genesis 7:16)

Radio Recap (Monday 05/18/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

How old was Joash when he became King?
A. 7
B. 18
C. 21
D. 33



Matt's Musing:

If I could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, there is no question. I would want them to be alive... #musing



Bible Trivia Answer:

A. 7 (2 Chronicles 24:1)

Radio Recap (Friday 05/08/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What did Noah build when the ark reached dry land?
A. An alter 
B. A house
C. A temple
D. A rowboat


In The News:


- National Bike to Work Day takes place on the third Friday in May, right in the middle of National Bike Month. The observance encourages us to bike to work, but it also raises awareness of cyclists as they commute to and from work each day.

- LEGO brick walking. A British charity is seeking volunteers willing to walk barefoot over Lego bricks to raise money for children with disabilities. Caudwell Children, a charity providing practical and emotional support to children with disabilities and their families, said it is seeking volunteers to participate from their own homes in the May 31 Lego Walk. The charity create pre-recorded instructional videos to show the volunteers how to safely walk across a pile of Lego bricks.

- Playgrounds to Open next week. Springfield Park Board announced that playgrounds and fitness classes are to reopen Thursday of next week.

- Skeptic gets Infected. A man in Jupiter, Florida, who admits he was skeptical that the coronavirus was a real threat, has a new outlook after contracting the virus. Around this time last month, rideshare driver Brian Hitchens was a self-proclaimed COVID-19 skeptic. He says he thought “maybe the government trying something, and it was kind of like they threw it out there to kinda distract us.” He made Facebook posts downplaying the seriousness. Fast forward to this week and Hitchens has a whole new outlook from his hospital bed. It hits even closer to home for Hitchens after his wife was admitted to the same hospital at the same time for coronavirus. She’s been on a ventilator for three weeks.

- National Chocolate Chip Day

- McDonald’s sends reopening Guide. With certain states preparing for the restarting of in-restaurant dining, McDonald’s has sent franchisees an extensive guide of how to deal with these changes and maintain customer and employee safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 59-page guide consists of measures franchisees will need to enact. These include requiring masks and gloves for employees, cleaning the restrooms in 30-minute intervals, a cap on the number of customers inside at any time, and requiring social distancing.

… There will also be mandatory deep-cleaning of the restaurants and protection panels at service counters and drive-thrus if local laws require them. The Playplaces will not be reopened during this phase.… There are approximately 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants operating in the United States.

- Lying to FOR your boss. A survey shows 88% of workers have lied for a boss or supervisor.





Fun Fact:

One tenth of American’s personal items are located in storage. #funfact




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

Irony in the news: A barber who was cutting hair in Kingston, New York, in violation of the “New York on Pause” order, has tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials are now trying to track down anyone who was in the barbershop the last few weeks.



Matt's Musing:

Having kids is like continually cleaning up after a huge party that you didn't attend... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Masterpiece Of Mercy” by The Booth Brothers



Bible Trivia Answer:

A. An alter (Genesis 8:20)

Radio Recap (Thursday 05/07/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What bit Paul on the hand while shipwrecked in the island of Malta??
A. A dog
B. A bird
C. A turtle
D. A snake 


In The News:


- National Dance Like a Chicken Day on May 14th encourages everyone to dance like a chicken! This day entertains from start to finish with people flapping their arms and strutting chicken-like. Everyone has probably danced the “Chicken Dance” at least once in their lifetime. This silly fun song is popular at wedding dances, Oktoberfest, and other celebrations, too. The song gets people of all ages up and moving on the dance floor.

- Saying “ow”. If you bite your tongue or stub your toe, your first instinct is probably to yell “Ow!” But have you ever wondered why that is? According to a study, being vocal could actually help you tolerate the pain. Researchers tested how long subjects could keep their hands immersed in very cold water before they couldn’t take it anymore. They found that saying “ow” during the experiment increased the subjects’ tolerance for pain.

- Not goldfish. A woman in Russia had her fingers bitten when decided to clean her son’s fish tank and found out the goldfish she thought he was raising were actually piranhas.

- Long wait in Drive-Thru. If you’ve been through a drive-thru lately you know that wait to get your food is a long one. Fast-food chains have been implementing drive-thru service only or curbside pickup in the wake of the Coronavirus and the long fast-food drive-thru lines are now the norm for some of the most popular restaurants. McDonald's, who is known for a speedy drive-thru experience but a photo of one restaurant shows cars wrapped throughout the parking lot, extending out to the street. There is, however, one fast-food restaurant that may be seeing longer lines than McDonald's, and that’s Starbucks. A sky photo of a Starbucks restaurant showed cars extending all the way back to an intersection, Starbucks hopes to reopen stores in June. Other fast-food eateries like In-and-Out are offering patio-delivery to customers, of course, they also encourage social distancing on their patios. Delivery services such as UberEats allows you to skip the drive-thru and are even waiving their delivery fees.

- May 14th ushers in National Buttermilk Biscuit Day to celebrate this high-rising breakfast staple.

- Hello Dolly. What’s one way to make a restaurant feel full when social distancing reopening rules require it be at least half empty? The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia is using mannequins. The restaurant will seat well-dressed mannequins in its grand dining room when the establishment reopens on May 29. The mannequins will be seated at tables between human diners who will fill half The Inn’s capacity, or less, per state reopening rules. The mannequins will be costumed with the help of Arlington, Virginia’s Signature Theatre… The restaurant’s chef says, “I’ve always had a thing for mannequins — they never complain about anything, and you can have lots of fun dressing them up.”

- SN Top 5. We are SO honored... and SO blessed!!! Thank YOU for voting and making us the Top 5 RADIO STATION for the Singing News Fan Awards!

- Lucky Jacket busted. A burglar accused of ransacking homes in China while wearing what he called his “lucky jacket” was caught during a police stakeout.

- Self-care search. What are people searching during the pandemic? The top search term right now is “self care.”

- Live-action spider-verse? Ever since a sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was first announced, fans have been hoping that the creative team responsible for the critically-acclaimed and Academy Award-winning animation would find a way for the follow-up to bring Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland together for the first time, uniting all three actors to have played the iconic superhero in live-action… There’s now word that Sony has spoken individually to Maguire, Garfield and Holland to gauge their interest in a potential live-action Spider-Verse movie.






Fun Fact:

93% of adults who use toothpaste. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

- A Waving Corpse. Bone-chilling footage from a funeral shows a corpse in Indonesia appearing to wave from the casket to mourners, sparking fears the person was mistakenly buried alive. The eerie moment was caught on camera May 5 as the family gathered to say a final farewell to their loved one (in Manado). Footage shows what appears to be a hand moving under the coffin’s glass panel as a priest reads prayers during the service. No one noticed the incident at the time, but others pointed it out when the clip was shared on social media… Experts debunked the theory that the corpse was still kicking, saying simple rigor mortis was to blame. The condition, in which the body stiffens during later stages of decomposition, can cause the corpse to move.



Matt's Musing:

I think a clear conscience is really just memory loss... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Somebody Touched The Lord” by Perfect Heart



Bible Trivia Answer:

D. A snake (Acts 28:1-5)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/06/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who gave Moses his name?
A. His Mother
B. His Sister
C. Pharaoh's Daughter 
D. God



In The News:


- National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th.

The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust).

- Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told employees in an email Tuesday that many of them will be allowed to work from home forever even after the pandemic ends. Buzzfeed News says it's unlikely Twitter will reopen its offices before September. All 2020 in-person events for the social media company have been canceled. Google's already told many of its employees that they won't return to the office until 2021. Facebook is also allowing its employees to work from home for the rest of the year.

- Virtual escape room. Escape rooms were all the rage during the 2010's - and just like every other form of entertainment, they've been forced to go virtual in 2020. A website called trappedintheweb.com is offering a 'virtual escape room' experience where you and some friends can try to crack the puzzles over video chat or text message. You can even attempt one solo if you prefer. The British-made website offers five different 'rooms' like 'Space Race', 'Cabin Fever', or 'A Night At The Theatre'.

- Krispy Kreme Graduating. • Are your plans to turn your tassel and toss your mortarboard in the air on hold? Don't pack away those caps and gowns just yet. High school and college seniors can get a free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme on Tuesday, May 19th just by showing up in graduation gear. The special Graduate Dozen features iced and cream-filled treats that are decorated to spell out "2020". Speaking of the canceled or postponed ceremonies this year, the company's chief marketing officer Dave Skena said in a press release, "We can't replace that, but we thought we could help them safely have a little fun and enjoy a special 'Graduate Dozen' on us."

- Each year National Receptionists’ Day on the second Wednesday in May gives recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies where they work.

Receptionists are responsible for providing an excellent first impression to all customers, in person, and on the telephone. Their customer service skills play a vital role in each company’s image.

- Reconecting… Student failed zoom attempt. ”A 4th grade teacher recently shared one of his student’s funny attempts at skipping zoom class by saying he was ‘having Internet issues’ and changing his screen name to ‘Reconecting…’ Unfortunately by incorrectly spelling ‘reconnecting’ his attempt was pretty easily foiled.

- Lockdown Candles. Many weeks into the COVID-19 lockdown there are a number of things you probably miss — and now there are candles to help remind you of those things. A UK candle company’s (Earl of East) latest line of candles is called “Scents of Normality,” a collection of luxury soy candles that reminds us of the things we had in a pre-lockdown. The scents are supposed to remind us of a festival, a favorite bar, and a movie theater.

- Lose a finger than the web. A survey shows one in three people would rather lose a finger than their high-speed broadband internet connection.


- National Frog Jumping Day is a favorite of young and old alike. Mark Twain’s 1865 short story about a pet frog named Dan’l Webster and a casual competition between two men betting on whose frog jumps higher, is the origin of National Frog Jumping Day. The annual Frog Jumping Contest, which began in 1849 in Calaveras County, California is also the origin of this holiday.

- Window capture. A burglar was arrested in South Africa (Klerksdorp) after he was caught trying to break into a house. The man was caught after he got stuck in a small window he had tried to use to gain entry into the house.

- Lucky Jacket bust. A burglar accused of ransacking homes in China while wearing what he called his “lucky jacket” was caught during a police stakeout.

- Broadway closed through Labor Day. Just like movie theaters and concerts, Broadway shows have been shut down since mid-March. And they're going to remain dark until at least September. On Tuesday, the Broadway League announced that its 41 theaters would remain closed through at least Sept. 6th. It's a major economic blow, as Broadway ticket sales account for more than $1.75 billion a year.

- Women carry $84 worth of cosmetics.Women carry an average of $84 worth of cosmetics in their make-up bags, according to a survey. The survey also found women between the ages of 16 and 24 carry $101 worth of make-up while 25- to 34-year-olds have on average $105 in cosmetics. After age 34, women’s spending on make-up drops off steadily with the over-55s carrying less than $51 in product.


- On this day in 1939: The first commercial FM radio station in the United States was launched in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The station later became WDRC-FM.




Fun Fact:

Thirteen percent of Americans say they’ve spent the night … in jail. #funfact




Matt's Musing:

The moment you empty your vacuum cleaner, is the moment YOU become a vacuum cleaner... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Sweeter As The Days Go By” by Canton Junction



Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Pharaoh's Daughter (Exodus 2:10)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 05/05/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

To what man did an angel appear warning him to take his baby son to Egypt for safety?
A. Joseph
B. David
C. Moses
D. Jacob



In The News:


- Each year on May 12th, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12 awareness days such as International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally. Symptoms may come and go, lasting a few minutes, an hour, a day, a week, a month, or a year. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of treatments and therapies focus on reducing the amount and frequency of pain.

- The Muffler Man is finally standing at the new Route 66 Food Truck Park on St Louis Street! A new landmark in Springfield… Come and meet Karl! They Are open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-7pm.

- Ketchup all red Puzzle. If you're looking for another way to entertain yourself and your family while on quarantine, Heinz ketchup has come up with an all red puzzle to keep you busy. The puzzle contains 570 pieces and they're all red. No images, no lines, nothing. If you want to get your hands on the puzzle, it can be ordered online, picked up at the store, or if you're lucky you can register to win one of 57 puzzles that will be given away. To register, just comment on the Heinz Instagram post that shows off the puzzle. Good luck!

- Subscription Services Benefit. Now more than ever people are relying on subscription services to get them through the coronavirus shutdown. According to the Subscription Trade Association, "consumers are using subscriptions to have shopping experiences that they can't have now in stores." One big thing consumers are getting involved with more is subscription boxes that provide you with something different on a regular basis. No one is really sure what this could mean for these types of services as shutdowns end, but the theory is that many will stick with the process even after the shutdown?

- Observed annually on May 12th, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 – Jan. 29, 1888). Lear is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose, and limericks.

The day also celebrates the limerick poem. Limerick poems were popularized by Edward Lear’s book “Book of Nonsense” in 1846. A limerick is a very short, humorous, nonsense poem. Within a limerick, there are five lines. The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line and the third and fourth line rhyme together.



There once was a woman named June,
Who spent her time learning to croon.
Left to her devices, she tried exercises
But still couldn’t carry a tune.


An ambitious young fellow named Matt,
Tried to parachute using his hat.
Folks below looked so small,
As he started to fall,
Then got bigger and bigger and SPLAT!
#NationalLimerickDay


There was a young lady of Kent,
Whose nose was most awfully bent.
She followed her nose,
One day, I suppose,
And no one knows which way she went.



An elderly man called Keith,
Mislaid his set of false teeth.
They'd been laid on a chair,
He'd forgot they were there,
Sat down, and was bitten beneath.
#NationalLimerickDay


A circus performer named Brian,
Once smiled as he rode on a lion.
They came back from the ride,
But with Brian inside,
And the smile on the face of the lion.



There was a man named Cedric,
Whose name hard to pick quick,
Although he was smart, kind and bright,
And his voice sounded alright,
He only had this lonely limerick.


https://pun.me/pages/funny-limericks.php


- Store your face mask. Wearing face masks has become the new normal in the United States and around the world during the coronavirus pandemic, with some states even making it mandatory for residents to wear them while out in public. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these pieces of protective equipment are strongly recommended as a method to help slow the spread of COVID-19. However, this does not mean that masks themselves are immune to contamination, which is why experts say the way in which you handle, wear, and store them is so important to their ability to provide protection. “A paper bag is best and the current CDC recommendation, but a plastic Ziploc bag, like what you put a sandwich in, is okay and better than no protection — or placing the mask in your purse or pocket. If you cannot obtain a paper bag, then consider a plastic bag with a zipper seal to let air in and out.”

- Staring at screens. The average adult will spend the equivalent of 34 years of their lives staring at screens. Research found more than 4,866 hours a year are spent glued to gadgets such as phones, laptops and televisions. This equates to an astonishing 301,733 hours over the average adult lifetime of 62 years. Up to three-and-a-half hours a day will be spent looking at TV screens, with at least four hours staring at laptops, and two hours and 25 minutes gazing at phones. E-readers and gaming devices also contribute to a total of more than 13 hours a day spent looking at a screen.

- Airplane food. Imperfect Foods, an online stock grocery store, is selling airplane food online and many are flocking to have the food delivered to their homes. Fewer people are flying these days and since their stuck at home people are looking for the airplane experience that they miss so much. According to an executive with Imperfect Foods, they've already sold 40,000 snack trays and says that other companies are looking for ways to get rid of their extra stock.

- Bug in the eye. When 6-year-old SibiKaia Monk woke up around 1:30 AM on April 29, she was crying profusely with a burning sensation in her left eye. She went to her mother, Kris, who noticed a “black thing,” on her daughter’s eyeball. Thinking it may be botfly eggs, Kris woke up her husband and they rushed SibiKaia to the closest hospital in Laclede County, Missouri… When they arrived, SibiKaia’s eye began producing pus. Then SibiKaia squeezed her eye shut and when she opened her eye it slid out. Mom says, “The nurse was like, ‘Oh my God’ and grabbed a tissue, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s a bug.’” … The kidney bean-sized black cedar beetle — which had been roaming SibiKaia’s eyeball after becoming lodged beneath her eyelid — had finally died, and her body had successfully rejected it… The nurse, doctor and Kris all responded with a “full-body shudder,” but the little girl was excited to see what had been hiding in her eyeball and decided to name it Todd.

- On this day in • 1932: A new character, Dippy Dawg, appeared in the cartoon “Mickey’s Revue” by Walt Disney. Later, Disney changed Dippy’s name to Goofy.





- On this day in • 2012: A missing piece of the Mayan calendar was discovered, proving the Maya didn’t believe 2012 would be the end of the world.

- When do we become OLD. Age is just a number, of course. But according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, once you reach a certain age it doesn’t matter how you feel on the inside — you’re old. It may sound a bit early to some, but an individual is officially elderly once they turn 57. Wait, what? 57?… The research (conducted by OnePoll) asked participants about a variety of age-related topics, including their top concerns about getting older. Unsurprisingly, declining health (39%) was the number one aging-related worry reported by respondents, followed by wrinkles (36%), weight gain (36%), gray hair (35%), and hair loss (34%).

- Are you fat? Heard of BMI? It’s the numerical value of your weight in relation to your height, and indicates how much body fat you have. But BMI can’t tell the difference between excess fat and muscle, which weighs more than fat. Nor does it know where you hold your excess fat, since having it in some parts of the body — like your belly — can indicate bigger health problems. So scientists came up with a better fat tester: a piece of string… Here’s how it works: You measure your height with a piece of string, then fold it in half and see if you can get it around your waist. If so, great. If not, you may be an unhealthy size. International studies have shown for years that you’re at lower risk of heart disease if your waist circumference is half your height.

- Speeding twice. A woman was arrested by New Hampshire State Police after being clocked driving 111 mph in a 65 zone Saturday. It was the woman’s second stop in 13 minutes; she’d been doing 90 in a 50 the first time.

- A beary scary visit. Two friends on vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, had a close encounter with a black bear when it forced its way into their rental cabin. The women immediately went to a bedroom for safety. If one bear inside the cabin wasn’t scary enough, there were three more bears lingering around the porch. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says black bears are coming out of winter hibernation… Police were called, eventually getting the bear out of the cabin and the other three bears away from the porch, but the bears did not leave without taking a few souvenirs with them: they got 5 pounds of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, a pound of M&M’s, two pounds of Sour Patch Kids, two bags of potato chips, two beers, two Diet Cokes and about 20 Zyrtecs.

- 32 billion: Pieces of bacon consumed in the U.S. each year. The average piece is about an ounce.



Fun Fact:

The very first vending machines in the U.S. dispensed … Gum. #funfact




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

A newlywed couple in China filed a complaint against a local hotel after the groom broke his arm during bedroom fun and games. The groom tumbled off the bed breaking his left arm. The couple said the hotel had provided unsafe facilities.


Matt's Musing:

90% of parenting is just yelling at your kids to stop yelling... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“He’s Leading Me” by The Williamsons


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Joseph (Matthew 2:13-19)

Radio Recap (Monday 05/04/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What did Elisha use to part the Jordan River after Elijah was caught up to heaven?
A. Elijah’s Staff
B. Elijah’s Cloak
C. Elijah’s Sandals
D. Elijah’s Gold Ring




In The News:


- National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence. It’s about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty.

- Drive with a Dog. A new study (out of Spain) revealed that more than half of the dog-owning drivers surveyed (54 percent) said that they drive more carefully when traveling with their pet in the car… What’s more, having a dog in the car also had the added benefit of reducing driver stress levels, with 35 percent of those surveyed saying that they feel calmer when their dog is in the car.

- Mom gladly goes to jail. A mother of three in Germany decided to time in jail instead of paying a parking fine so she could get a rest from her ‘demanding’ children and ‘lazy’ husband. The mom said she was looking forward to food and a hot shower everyday without having to cook, wash and clean for everyone.

- France says to eat more cheese. France is calling upon her people to rise to the challenge, do their part for their country, and stand together as one people to do what must be done: eat 2,000 tons of cheese before it goes bad. According to France’s cheese board, cheese sales were down 60 percent between March 17 and April 10, and producers will have 5,000 tons of overstocked cheese by the end of the emergency measures, which in France will extend until the end of July. The group said that 80 percent of cheeses do not have a shelf life over eight weeks, and last week they called on France to do their part to contend with the 2,000 tons of cheeses that have piled up already.

- Throwing a Gnome. When a woman in England heard a prowler outside her home late at night, she confronted him by grabbing a nearby garden gnome and throwing it at him. She hit him and then went back inside. There she grabbed another weapon — a rolling pin — which she preferred since she “didn’t want to break another gnome.” The prowler decided to leave instead.

- Activity among adults is down. Enjoy walking, cleaning, gardening, running? Physical activity among adults has fallen by a quarter since the lockdown began — leading to a third putting on weight. A poll of 2,000 adults found those who’ve increased in weight have put on an average of six pounds during recent weeks.

- MLP announces July start. Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans, a plan that envisioned expanding the designated hitter to the National League for 2020.

- Chips Ahoy! Sour Patch Kids cookies. To be honest, we almost didn’t believe that Nabisco was actually coming out with a Chips Ahoy! cookie that was filled with Sour Patch Kids pieces. And yet, here we are. Several Instagram accounts, including @junkbanter, have posted pictures of the new Chips Ahoy! Sour Patch Kids cookies in stores. The Chips Ahoy! Sour Patch Kids cookies are limited-edition, so they’ll be disappearing from shelves before you know it. Depending on how you like them, that could either be a good or bad thing.

- Backyard violinist. A retired orchestra teacher is hitting the right notes with her neighbors by playing daily concerts with her electric violin from her Florida backyard. Roberta Palant, 67, of Boynton Beach, sends out positive vibes to residents in her neighborhood, who are mourning the deaths of three people due to the coronavirus. Palant, who taught music at a middle school in Clarkstown, New York, before retiring, stands on her back porch and faces the street, playing a two-hour concert daily. She uses a small speaker and has a music stand set up near her barbecue grill. For this to happen in the ozarks, I’d expect a banjo.

- 3 kidneys. A Brazilian man with "severe low back pain" recently showed something unusual on a CT scan. While his back pain resulted from a herniated disc, doctors saw three kidneys on the scan. Three kidneys are "relatively uncommon," according to a report the National Kidney Foundation. Discovery is usually accidental because it rarely causes symptoms.



Fun Fact:

In 1895 the average speed of an automobile was less than 7 miles per hour. #funfact



Matt's Musing:

That butane lighter may be stubborn, but it's no match for me!.. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Sustaining Grace” by Karen Peck & New River



Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Elijah’s Cloak (II Kings 2:13-14)

Radio Recap (Friday 05/08/20)

Bible Trivia Question:What judge of Israel was known for his Strength?
A. Samuel
B. Gideon
C. Samson
D. Goliath



In The News:

- National Have a Coke Day. May 8th, millions of people across the country celebrate National Have a Coke Day. Coca-Cola, often referred to as Coke, is a carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Coke is a registered trademark of the Coca-Cola Company in the United States since March 27, 1944. As of 2013, Coke distributes products in over 200 countries around the world as consumers down more than 1.8 million company beverage servings each day.

- On this day in 1886: Pharmacist John Styth Pemberton invented a carbonated beverage that would later be named “Coca-Cola”.

- Sleeping forms memories. Scientists have proved for the first time that humans replay events from their waking hours as they sleep — and that dreaming is a crucial part of how we form memories. In a groundbreaking study, researchers (Massachusetts General Hospital) were able to watch people playing out what had happened in their day, with their brains mimicking the same neuronal firing patterns as those exhibited before they went to bed. This is the first direct evidence that we relive real-life experiences in our sleep, and could help explain how memories are consolidated in the mind.

- Fake Text for Chores. A woman from Australia was so fed up with trying to get her husband to help out around the house that she’s taken extreme measures. Mom of four Rebecca admitted in a private Facebook group that she’s been pretending to be her landlord and will send her husband texts any time she wants something done. … Apparently it’s been working like a charm for the past three years.

- Coffee won’t harm your heart! If your doctor has cautioned that the caffeine in coffee can set your heart racing and cause an abnormal heartbeat, here’s some good news. Researchers. “were unable to find any evidence that those who drank coffee had a higher risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms. That’s especially relevant because a common reason that health care providers recommend avoiding coffee is precisely to avoid abnormal heart rhythms.” … In fact, coffee may reduce the risk for future atrial fibrillation (a-fib) and other arrhythmias, said Dr. Gregory Marcus, a professor of atrial fibrillation research at the University of California, San Francisco… Arrhythmia refers to an improper beating of the heart — either too fast, too slow or erratically. Untreated arrhythmias can lead to cardiac arrest and stroke.

- National Provider Day, also known as National Child Care Provider Day, is annually celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The special day recognizes child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere.

Child care providers deserve a big “Thank you” for their dedication, commitment, and compassion.

- Smallin Civil War Cave. Just in time for National Field Day on May 8, Smallin Civil War Cave offers a free Virtual Field Trip to area educators. The 14-minute video, available on Smallin Civil War Cave’s Facebook and YouTube, was designed to provide a strong tool to meet educational objectives for students and teachers. It is also intended to provide a bright spot of education, optimism, and fun for students who not only lost two months of school, but also all of their spring field trips. The cave also is open for tours. Staff will follow all federal, state and local guidelines and are recommending that all guests (including children) bring a face covering to wear during the cave tour. Learn more about the cave at https://www.smallincave.com/.

- Late night viewing is up. Comcast released new data related to how people are watching television during the lockdowns. TV viewing is, of course, up. The biggest jump: late night viewership hours are up 40 percent. Wiat… who’s not joining us on KWFC?

- In a typical year Mother’s Day spending adds about $15 billion to the economy, but not this year.

- Train taste buds to like veggies. Want to eat healthier, but just can’t take the taste of kale, broccoli or other bitter veggies? New University of Buffalo research indicates you might want to consider the sage advice: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That’s because our taste buds can be trained to like vegetables. Every forkful of food that enters your mouth must first be dissolved by saliva before the taste receptor cells have a turn. There are some 1,000 proteins in our saliva, and these proteins are influenced by what we eat. So the more we eat those bitter greens, the better they taste… Just how many servings of vegetables does it take to adjust our taste buds? The data doesn’t provide a number, such as 12 servings of broccoli. However, for people who avoid these foods because of their bitterness, but would like to include them in their diet, they should know their taste will eventually change.

- Christmas Day Football. The National Football League has scheduled a Christmas Day game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. In a tweet Thursday afternoon, writer Jeff Duncan of The Athletic wrote that he was able to confirm two games penciled in for the 2020-2021 NFL season: the Christmas Day match between the Saints and Vikings, to be held in New Orleans, and a Week 2 Monday Night Football game between the Saints and the Raiders, with the Las Vegas team hosting.

- Always the Friday before Mother’s Day, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of the spouses of the Armed Forces. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is also sometimes known as Military Spouse Day.

- Thinking Cops wanted to race. Indiana state troopers spotted a red Mustang traveling at well above the speed limit. After radar indicated it was going 120 mph in a 70-mph zone, they gave chase. The high-speed pursuit went for 25 miles until officers used stop sticks to end it. During the arrest the 25-year-old man allegedly told the officers he didn’t stop because he “thought” they “wanted to race.”




Fun Fact:
The average person will have this as part of their breakfast about 15 times this year… Bacon. (I am well ABOVE average) #funfact





Matt's Musing:
True self control is waiting until the movie starts to eat your popcorn... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:
“Sing Me The Story” by the Taylors




Bible Trivia Answer:
C. Samson (Judges 14:5-7)

Radio Recap (Thursday 05/07/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
To help the Isrealites locate where she lived, what did Rahab tie to her window?
A. A silken cord
B. A golden calf
C. A bronze serpent
D. A Christian Flag




In The News:
- The National Day of Prayer. This observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” Join us today in praying for our leaders, those in government, military, business, education, church, as well as families. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.

- Drive-in movie theaters are currently making a comeback due to the pandemic with several in California and Texas seeing an uptick in business. There are only about 300 drive-ins currently operating and while movie studios aren’t putting out new movies, people don’t seem to mind watching February releases. Ticket sales at Showboat Drive-In Theater in Hockley, Texas saw a 40 percent increase in ticket sales, and the theater, which usually closes during the week, has been able to remain open since the pandemic began. Cars must park ten feet away from each other and moviegoers must wear a mask whenever exiting the car. But is seems to currently be the perfect date night.

- Auntie Anne’s Pretzel kits. Since you are less likely to snack on Auntie Anne's pretzels at a mall or airport right now, the delicious snack is coming home. Auntie Anne's is selling Bake-At-Home kits online. Instructions and ingredients are included for you to make 10 warm fresh-baked pretzels. They come in original and cinnamon sugar flavors. The kits retail for $20 on the Auntie Anne's website.

- Does your dog grin? Although dog owners believe a smiling dog is a happy one, researchers (Bristol University) say the idea is a myth. Researchers say while it is common for dogs to grin, when a dog grins it is more likely that it is a confused gesture because it is unsure what is expected of it.

- Parking Lot WIFI. People who were accustomed to getting online at school, in a coffee shop or a library have been shut out with pandemic closures.Some have turned to the next best option: Picking up Wi-Fi signals in parking lots. Certain towns and cities have asked schools and libraries to keep their hot spots open for the public to access the internet signal outside of the building. One in four households in the U.S. do not have high-speed internet. This is problematic with the stay at home orders throughout the country.

- World Password Day. Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications.

- Bats are good. Bats have been at the center of worldwide news the last few months and now they are making local news in Oklahoma. There seems to be an invasion in Downtown Oklahoma City and people are puzzled about what is going on.Local residents and OKC business owners have noted an invasion in the past several days, some just lying in the grass looking like they are dead. Biologists say we have nothing to worry about. During migration, these small creatures exhibit awkward behavior, which can include flying around in the daytime. Apparently, they are attracted to insects — and insects are attracted to the lights in the downtown area. Also, the tall buildings can mimic cliffs and draw them in.

- Foggy glasses while wearing a face mask. You've got your facemask on and you're ready to head to the grocery store - except the mask keeps fogging up your glasses. No problem - just use the same trick emergency room doctors use. Apply a bit of soap and water to your lenses, then rinse them under warm water. Dry them with a cloth and they should keep from fogging up when you put them back on. The trick comes straight from across the pond, via the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

- CV-19 prompts smokers to quit. Studies have suggested that smokers who contract the coronavirus are 14 times more likely to require intensive treatment -- and, apparently, a lot of smokers has taken this information to heart. Callers to helplines over the past two months have said they're using their time at home to change their bad habits. In addition to quitting tobacco, many have said they've changed their diets or started exercising.

- Vader is in Third Place. There has been a shift in the Force. Ever since the beginning, Darth Vader has been the face of the Star Wars franchise. However, over the past year there has been an awakening in the saga and a new being has taken over to become the most beloved character in the galaxy. At least, that’s according to Google searches… Data from the search engine has revealed the ten most popular Star Wars characters based on how many times they’ve been Googled over the past year. And far, far away in the number one spot is Baby Yoda, with fans searching the adorable little critter 4.7 million times on average every month for the past 12 months. The Mandalorian himself, as played by Pedro Pascal, is in second. Third is Vader. In fourth place is Yoda himself. Kylo Ren and Chewbacca are in the fifth and sixth positions. In seventh is Anakin Skywalker, eighth is Boba Fett, ninth is Luke Skywalker and in the final position is Jabba the Hutt.

- Cashless. With fewer people using cash -- and some stores going as far as to refuse accepting money during the coronavirus pandemic -- advocates of replacing cash with cards say now is better than ever to make the change. Since the coronavirus first arrived, about half of all U.S. residents have stopped using paper money, a poll conducted by YouGov indicates. And at least one major franchise is already planning to make the switch -- Starbucks has announced it's shifting to cashless payments so customers won't have to risk picking up germs or viruses from money. However, not everyone is in favor of digitizing payments. Several states, including New York and New Jersey, have banned businesses from going cashless, saying doing so would discriminate against people who don't have bank accounts. They also fear managing money in a cashless world would be difficult for people who aren't tech-savvy, such as senior citizens.

- Mother’s Day Surprise. Moms in some of the hardest-hit areas of the coronavirus won’t be able to go out for a Mother’s Day brunch, but they will get special appreciation. Lowe’s and Uber are partnering to deliver $1 million worth of flower baskets to moms in some long-term care and senior living facilities. The home-improvement retailer is working with small business growers and nurseries to have the flower baskets delivered to more than 500 long-term care and senior living facilities in cities such as New York, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston, Miami and more. The baskets will be individually wrapped and include a special note of appreciation from Lowe’s.




Fun Fact:
One in three people admit they have lashed out at this, either physically or verbally. (Their computer) #funfact





Matt's Musing:
A person who is bad at math should never take a calculated risk... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:
“Bottom of the Barrel” by the Collingsworth Family



Bible Trivia Answer:
A. A silken cord (Joshua 2:14-21)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/06/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

The curtains for the tabernacle were made of hair from what animal?
A. Sheep
B. Goats

C. Zebra
D. Buffalo



In The News:

- National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day.

- Revising Harmful Tweets. Twitter has another experiment in the works. It’s not and edit button, but Twitter is testing a way to let you revise replies you might later regret. The company on Tuesday said it’s running a limited test on Apple devices that will show people a prompt if their reply to a tweet uses language that may be considered offensive. Twitter tweeted on its support account: “When things get heated, you may say things you don’t mean. To let you rethink a reply, we’re running a limited experiment on iOS with a prompt that gives you the option to revise your reply before it’s published if it uses language that could be harmful.”

- Strange signals. Strange signals detected by a telescope in Australia were not signals from outer space. Instead, the signals were emissions escaping from a microwave in the telescope site’s kitchen.

- Traveling Tickets are Tremendous. As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, some companies are offering smoking deals in an attempt to lure back customers. • Among the airlines that have slashed prices is Frontier, which is charging just $11 for the following trips: Austin to Denver; Denver to Las Vegas; Dallas to Las Vegas; and Charlotte to Philadelphia. Frontier is also offering a $39 flight from Orlando to Philadelphia; $49 tickets from Orlando to Chicago; and a $59 flight from Orlando to Milwaukee. It's also added a "more room" seat option -- an extra $39 guarantees a passenger will be placed next to an empty seat. • Also dropping prices is Carnival Cruise Line, which is offering tickets for as low as $59 per day once it resumes operations on August 1st. It's also lowered deposits to $50 per person. The budget cruises will be available from three ports: Galveston, Miami and Port Canaveral, the company has announced.

- National Beverage Day on May 6th encourages us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our favorite beverages.

- Don’t throw slowly. You’re throwing a ball for a toddler to smack with a plastic bat. You toss it gently, slowly, to make it easier. He just can’t hit it. A study says that’s because you throw too slowly — and kids’ brains aren’t wired for slow motion. Researchers say slow balls actually appear stationary to a child. Add a little speed to the pitch and the child is able to judge its speed more accurately.

- "aggressive chicken". Residents beware - police are on the lookout for an "aggressive chicken" that's been terrorizing bank customers in the town of Walker, Louisiana. In a Facebook post, the Walker Police Department says the chicken has been "terrorizing bank customers all week", with fowl play like chasing people, attempting to enter vehicles, and failing to "engage in proper social distancing". The suspect is described as 18 inches tall, weighing 6-8 pounds with a reddish-tan complexion. Police say the bird is wanted for "assault, attempted battery, attempted burglary, terrorizing and ignoring an order of the Governor."

- Tomorrow is National Day Of Prayer

- Baby Yoda cereal. Could this be the cutest cereal in the world? Soon you and your family will be able to eat cereal from a galaxy far, far away. General Mills announced on Twitter May 4th -Star Wars Day - that a Baby Yoda cereal based on the Star Wars: The Mandalorian character is coming. The tweet included a pic of what looks like the cereal's box, complete with Baby Yoda holding up a bowl of a Kix-like cereal with little green marshmallow's shaped like Baby Yoda's head. No word on when the cereal arrives in stores or how much it will cost. Cereal maker General Mills has just announced that they will be releasing Baby Yoda cereal. From the looks of the cereal box picture, it will be filled with green marshmallows shaped like the loveable Disney character. The post also says the cereal will be on store shelves this summer. So wait till then you must. The Mandalorian's second season arrives to Disney Plus this fall.

- Eating 'murder hornets'. The so-called 'murder hornets' caused headlines this week with their sudden arrival in the U.S. But the fierce insects are already a presence in Japan - and a delicacy to boot. Yes, in Japan they eat murder hornets, aka Asian Giant Hornets, frying them with rice in a dish call 'hebo-gohan'. The insects are also used to make liquor, where their venom turns clear liquors a dark amber color. There's even a festival - the Kushihara Hebo Matsuri, held in November, hands out prizes for the largest hornet's next

- Tabernacle Choir is going to the movies. The world-famous Tabernacle Choir is going to the movies. The choir and orchestra will release an album with moving songs from motion pictures. Some of the selections will include music from Star Wars, The Avengers, and Frozen. Look for the album on May 22nd.

- On This day in 1946: The New York Yankees became the first major league baseball team to travel by plane.





Fun Fact:
12 million gallons of Coca-Cola consumed around the world each day. #funfact #nationalbeverageday





Matt's Musing:
All cookies are "bite size"... if you believe in yourself enough. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“Everything But Time” by the Anchormen



Bible Trivia Answer:
B. Goats (Exodus 26:7)