Murphy, Sam & Jodi

We dig into your email we didn't get to this week, starting with Rosemary's take on self-checkout and why Sam loves it but Jodi refuses. Then - travel pillows!  Why they must be washed, and often. 

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It's Grateful Friday and we're sharing what we're thankful for, from surviving the first week of school to the return of college football season! Also hidden family talents, like Murphy the untangler and Sam the trivia king, and why we all take pride in being the go-to person. Plus, who's getting sick of AI?

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Murphy's eyeing an Oura Ring to track his sleep, heart rate, and oxygen. But he wants to know what Sam and Jodi think about it.  And you.  

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Jodi's off on a girls' weekend so we're wondering: is shopping actually a hobby, therapy, or just a chore? Plus - the rule to help you stop overthinking.  And, 3 Things to Know Today. 

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Murphy is sharing Jodi's hidden talent - which amazes him, what Murphy does better than anyone else, and Sam's "useless" hidden talent.  What's yours?

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How long does it take for a shelter dog to adjust to your home?  Sam's Star Wars Fortune, and 3 Things to Know Today.  

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If something were to happen to Murphy - does Jodi have a plan? No - but she does have a folder.  Jose wrote in and asked: "What's IN the "Jodi folder?" Also - does Sam have such a folder (or plan) for family members? We go there - for you and Jose. Into the folder. 

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How to use Spongebob Squarepants to feel better.  What's a Push Gift - and did Jodi ever get 1 from Murphy? And how telling family stories keep a family together. 

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Jodi has a Man Hobbies List - but are these good for any dude, or are they "old man hobbies?" 

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How going Low Tech at Work can help you!  A Spongebob Squarepants Party AND Solo Sam plans a weekend away alone.  

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Jodi found out where all the men are!  Also, snakes favorite hiding places, teachers sweat Open House night and why Murphy never proposed to Jodi. 

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Jodi always tells her kids the story of the day they were born on their birthdays - but this year, for Taylor, she'll get more details. Like, labor and delivery details.  

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Fictional characters that mean something to you!  Jodi found all the single men, and it's Grateful Friday. 

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Can't keep up with the jargon at work? Murphy knows it ALL - so we let him teach us. So funny!

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SO many fun music stories: Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, David Bowie AND Green Day.  Also, the Muppets!

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The crazy place a venomous snake showed up at a high school! Jodi shares how Phoebe is throwing Taylor a birthday party that's a surprise but not a surprise, and Murphy is confused about how to pull this off. Plus teachers get real about why Open House night is a bundle of nerves.

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The wild story about a camper who lost some hearing after hours surrounded by cicadas, plus the everyday sounds that quietly threaten your ears. Jodi and Murphy revisit their no-proposal story and why a strong marriage beats a big moment every time. And there's a ton of big-screen fun ahead, from Hunger Games and Harry Potter to It's a Wonderful Life turning 80.

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Murphy opens up about seller's REGRET - specifically since he & his siblings sold their Dad's 1966 Corvette Stingray, and how they arrived at the difficult decision.  

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Jodi makes the case that dressing a little up (or down) is just being true to yourself, so never apologize for it. A 1st teacher's 'handle with care' note has parents talking about how much teachers really do care. Plus, meet the man who's reunited 200 class rings with their rightful owners, and get some warm encouragement for Sam's shelter dog search.

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