TODAY’S TOPICS:

Hashtag Roundup …Time for some Friday fun. Not spending money on back-to-school shopping this year?#InsteadOfBackToSchoolShopping…

Just buy a box of wine. The kids are going to be sitting in front of a Chromebook anyways.
Buy more booze because you will be stuck at home with the kids.
Help a teacher purchasing supplies for students.
Buy Halloween decorations.
Start on that Christmas shopping.
Do some home improvements.
Back-to-school pajamas.
Back-to-pool shopping.

Speaking of what’s helping us get through these tough times …An unsurprising new survey has found that 75% of respondents said they couldn’t have gotten through the last several months without their pet. 57% said having a pet made them feel less alone, 49% said it helped them feel less anxious, 47% said their pet helped encourage them to exercise, 41% said being with their pet gave them someone to talk to, 39% said a pet helped to keep them on a regular schedule, and 35% said their pet brought a feeling of positivity to their days. (SWNS)

Seems COVID hasn’t curbed cheating …According to a Dating.com survey, 45% of women and 15% of men said they’ve been cheated on during the pandemic. And 55% of respondents said they suspected their partner of cheating over the last several months. According to Maria Sullivan, VP of Dating.com, "Stay at home orders placed a strain on many existing relationships and really put those connections to the test ... The distractions of everyday life were removed during quarantine and, unfortunately, many couples were unable to rediscover that deeper connection." (Insider)

Reclaim her name …To celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most respected literary awards in the world, The Women’s Prize for Fiction, the organization that honors full-length works of fiction written by women worldwide, has released the “Reclaim Her Name” book set. It features 25 classic books from female authors republished with their actual names instead of their fake male pseudonyms. According to the literary prize website, “Throughout history, many female writers have used male pen names for their work to be published or taken seriously. Today we are very excited to reveal the #ReclaimHerName collection, 25 books previously published under male pen names, with the real, female authors’ names finally printed on the covers, to honor their achievements and give them the credit they deserve.” Among the most famous authors included is George Eliot-- who wrote Middlemarch 150 years ago. Her actual name --Mary Ann Evans. (Newser)

A Holly Dolly Christmas …Well here’s something to look forward to … For the first time in 30 years, Dolly Parton is releasing a Christmas album. The album, entitledA Holly Dolly Christmas, will be available for sale starting October 2nd. The album includes festive duets withMichael Buble,Willie Nelson,Billy Ray CyrusandMiley Cyrusas well as a remake of theMariah Careyclassic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” featuringJimmy Fallon. (People)

Full Schedule

Shows

Latest Stories

Don't Miss This

Events