In 2020 after obsessively watching way too much news, I decided to cancel my cable subscription and stick to streaming services only. The stress of it was just too much. Do any of you actually watch the news on TV? Wars abroad, mass shootings in America, heat waves, subway issues, nasty politics, price increases, floods, fires, immigration issues, threats to social security, and most recently absolutely insane, unthinkable, and devastating terrorism in Israel. I haven’t closed myself off from current events, just cable, and I Stand With Israel. (If you don’t stand with Israel, please unfollow my blog immediately.)
I get a ton of information about the world from my phone. I can’t say that I miss watching the actual 6 o’clock news or those painful morning broadcasts. That awkward, uncomfortable banter between the news hosts with their big toothy smiles and helmet haircuts. It’s like scripted reality TV at its worse. Since I’ve been tuning into other places to find out what’s happening, I would like to share some actually pleasant news with you. And considering the heartbreaking and scary information we are all processing each day, I’m keeping it light here since I know we can all use a little levity right now. I know I can.
First up, in the world of fruit, I give you news on some beloved watermelons. I bet this really fuels the fire between vegans and carnivores…
The second story involves coffee. Now that social media tends to rule the information highway, some people think their opinion should be very very important. And while it’s certainly true that posting a bad review online can have dire consequences and garner attention, here’s proof from one coffee shop that having a sense of humor can turn a negative comment into a big draw. In this case, the restaurant made the absolute most out of a seemingly terrible review by hilariously advertising the reviewer’s actual words.
How about what’s new in whipped topping news. Don’t tell me you haven’t heard?? I hope this picture is real and not some photoshopped fake because I’d like to ALERT THE MEDIA that if Reese’s really just launched Peanut Butter Cup Dairy Whipped Topping, I might be the happiest sundae maker ever. Imagine the possibilities…
And how can we not touch on the unspoken rule of grape testing in the grocery store when you know that you have every intention of buying. I usually pit a green seedless against a red seedless, chew carefully and then grab a small bunch of the sweeter, firmer ones. But what happens when your walkaround snack gets a little more complicated to eat? Here’s some news regarding how an unlucky Walmart shopper found out the hard way…
In friendly international news, a genius burger joint in Canada has found a way to entice corporate customers to spend their money on food, and then creatively expense their lunches as office supplies! Sort of brilliant, no? Check this out…
The last story involves dessert because, yeah. I was never much of a muffin gal myself but I know plenty of folks that love a toasted corn muffin, an oversized oat bran two-hander, and a well chippified chocolate chocolate chip specimen. But have you ever considered the possibility that muffins were… underdressed without a topping? (Mickey Mouse comes to mind with his bottoms and missing top!) And then cupcakes waltzed in and they were always served frosted. Always! I wanna know who decided that muffins should go without frosting but that cupcakes should have all the fun?
I hope this post made you smile today, however briefly. Remember this past September 11th? It rained most of the day and then a gorgeous double rainbow graced our fair city of New York. A far cry from the terror we felt in 2001.
So to our collective friends and family abroad, I pray for your safety and strength, and the immediate return of your loved ones. I stand with you now and forever and hold you in my most sincere thoughts, for never again is indeed now. ❤️
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