TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Tattoo artist leaves lasting impact on more than the skin

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Tattoo artist leaves lasting impact on more than the skin

For over two decades now a woman named Carolyn Hawkins has been leaving an impact on people’s skin with her tattoo skills. Now she’s helping the fight against one of the most misunderstood diseases in the world.

For the last 4 years Carolyn has been helping the fight against Lyme Disease. Every February she donates funds from her shop in Shelton to the Lyme Warrior Project as part of the Ink to End Lyme program.

Shelton Tattoo Shop was one of 22 tattoo locations around the country who took part this year.

Not only do they raise money for the cause but also awareness for a disease many people don’t know much about. Back in 2020 before the pandemic they took in over $20,000.

Great work!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What really happens if you accidently forget payment and can’t pay your bill at a restaurant?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What really happens if you accidently forget payment and can’t pay your bill at a restaurant?

We’ve all been there before… you get to the end of a meal when you’re at a restaurant and suddenly realize you left your wallet or purse at home. Oh no… are they going to make you wash the dishes?! Most likely not.

What usually happens as long as your honest about it is the manager will allow you to leave and come back with the payment. Some places will allow you to call back with the credit card info over the phone, others might as you to leave some kind of collateral so they know you’ll return to pay.

Either way, make sure you double check that you have money before you leave the house so you don’t have to worry about this problem.

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Another Procedure For Raven

Another Procedure For Raven

It feels like there’s always something wrong with Raven these days.  From routine medical procedures to a constantly enflamed sty in his eye, Raven has had his share of procedures done this year, but the latest one might be the grossest yet!

Monday March 21, 2022:  Brand Loyalty; Raven’s Gross Procedure; Tae Bo vs. Goatees

Monday March 21, 2022:  Brand Loyalty; Raven’s Gross Procedure; Tae Bo vs. Goatees

Is there anything more important than a trip to space?  Pete Davidson recently bailed on a trip into outer space and Anna and Raven are trying to figure out why…  (:30)

Are you up to date on this week’s trending stories?  Anna and Raven get you up to date on what’s trending, including the reason Maury is back in the news!  (1:56)

It feels like there’s always something wrong with Raven these days.  From routine medical procedures to a constantly enflamed stie in his eye, Raven has had his share of procedures done this year, but the latest one might be the grossest yet!  (5:45)

If you’ve been going to a coffee shop for decades now and you still can’t order it correctly, that’s all I need to know about you!  (9:37)

How do you speak to your kids about difficult subjects like the war in Ukraine?  Child Psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa spoke to Anna and Raven about how to tackle difficult subjects with your kids.  (13:20)

Are you loyal to a specific brand?  Anna was labeled “Brand Loyal” in a focus group once and it was one of the proudest moments of her life!  (17:02)

Basketball may not be your thing, but everyone is always excited about the latest trends!  Anna and Raven present March Fadness, the ultimate tournament to determine the greatest fad of all time!  Today’s match-up is between; The Goatee and Tae Bo!  (27:51)

Sal and Vanessa have two children, 13 and 16 years old. Vanessa just got them both credit cards. Sal is very much opposed to it; how will they learn the value of money when they can just use a card everywhere they go? They should learn financial responsibility first. Vanessa says that sounds like something a 100-year-old would say. Everyone uses credit cards, and their children can learn financial responsibility just fine with credit cards. Whose side are you on?  (34:18)

Raven is on a huge winning streak and the jackpot is now $3400!  Does Jackie have what it takes to beat him and claim the prize?  (41:25)

Things to Know: March 21st

Things to Know: March 21st

CT’s best coffee shop, according to Food & Wine magazine CT Post

Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022 CT Post

Mystic’s newest bar, takes culinary inspiration from global port cities CT Post

Shelton tattoo artist inks to end Lyme disease CT Post

New Fairfield school board turns to consultant for superintendent search CT Post

New Haven Restaurant Week returns for spring edition with special menus CT Post

What is the most iconic eatery in Connecticut? CT Post

Stretch your dollar: Tips to lower your gas bill WTNH

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 37% of Americans admit they have called out “sick” or skipped work this week to do this

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 37% of Americans admit they have called out “sick” or skipped work this week to do this

All week I have tickets for Boyz II Men coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport Sunday, August 28. Win them before you can even buy them on Friday.

Play every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right?

Q: 37% of Americans admit they have called out “sick” or skipped work this week to do this

A: : To watch March Madness games

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: March 17th was a very lucky celebration for one family

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: March 17th was a very lucky celebration for one family

As someone who is Irish and grew up loving St. Patrick’s Day, I am very jealous of this family.

A family in Nebraska has a child who turned one yesterday on St. Patrick’s Day. which is pretty cool on its own. But the mother also turned 32 the same day! And get this… the grandmother turned 67! All three generations were born on St. Patrick’s Day.  How insane and cool is that?!

If you’re wondering… the odds of it happening to three generations in a row are about 100,000 to one. I guess you could say it’s the luck of the Irish for that house.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How long has Netflix been around?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How long has Netflix been around?

To many people Netflix still feels like a relatively new company. That’s mostly because they have done a tremendous job adapting to the everchanging entertainment environment. Where’s all my Netflix OG’s who had DVDs lined up in their queue to be mailed?!

What a lot of people don’t realize is just how long Netflix has actually been around. It was launced before Google existed even! Netflix first came out in 1997. Google wasn’t until 1998.

Crazy.

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