TODAY IS:
- National Tofu Day
- National Letter Writing Day: When was the last time you wrote a letter? When was the last time you got an actual handwritten letter in the mail? Remember those?
- Pink Cadillac Day
We’ve been doing a lot of wining over the last several months …An unsurprising new survey has found that we've drinking a lot of wine lately – with rosé being the favorite over the last few months. 70% of those surveyed believe wine can help bring people together, both virtually and in-person. And according to the survey, 64% of respondents said they used their time during quarantine to learn more about wine. Here’s how respondents say they experienced their “wine awakening”:
- Experimented with using wine in my cooking. -- 39%
- Drank more wine. -- 38%
- Learned more about different types of wine. -- 37%
- Tried new varieties of wine. -- 36%
- Watched videos/read articles about different varieties of wine. -- 29%
- “Shared” a bottle of wine with loved ones while connecting virtually. -- 26%
- Set up my own at-home wine tastings. -- 26%
- Attended virtual wine tastings. -- 22%
- Attended virtual happy hours. -- 21% (SWNS)
We’re our own worst enemies …A new survey found that 75% of respondents said they are their own worst critics – beating themselves up about everything from their appearance to decisions they’ve made. Those surveyed admitted that they are hard on themselves an average of six times a week. 85% said they dwell on their mistakes instead of moving on, and 78% lose sleep over mistakes they’ve made.
Here are the Top 10 Things People Are Hard on Themselves About:
- Decisions I've made.
- Things I've said/done before.
- How I look in pictures.
- How often I exercise.
- My weight, in general.
- Thinking about things I wish I'd said.
- Thinking about things I've never managed to do.
- Not pushing myself more often/at all.
- Comparing myself to others.
- Not being very productive. (SWNS)
Your dog really is like your baby …Dogs rely on their owners much in the same way kids rely on their parents – and not just for food and shelter. Research has shown that both dogs and babies feel more secure about exploring when their parent is present. Experiments have shown that when a baby sees something scary, they rely on their parents' reaction to see if everything is OK, and dogs do the same with their owners. (The Stacker)
You knew this was coming …You can now get a “Karen” mask for Halloween. Artist Jason Adcock created the scariest Karen mask you could imagine, complete with the bob hairstyle and angry “let me speak to your manager" face. The latex mask is handmade, so it’s likely to cost a bit more than your usual costume, but it might be worth it just to scare the pants off of friends and family. Be sure to wield your smartphone like a saber to complete the look. If you’re interested, check out Jason's Instagram page and DM him for details. (Boing Boing)