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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: March Madness is here and Connecticut is well represented

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: March Madness is here and Connecticut is well represented

It’s that time of year again. When you fill out an office pool bracket without knowing one thing about college basketball. It’s fun though! Even if you don’t follow basketball at all, it’s always great to see some of our Connecticut teams in the tourney too.

Both UConn men and women’s teams made the big dance this year. Then in addition to the Huskies, the Yale men also made the tournament, as well as the Fairfield women.

Here is when and where you can watch them all this week. Go CT!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Have we ever tried to get rid of Daylight Saving Time?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Have we ever tried to get rid of Daylight Saving Time?

Twice a year we as a country have the debate of whether we should still be turning our clocks back and ahead an hour. The growing majority of people seem done with it and want it to just be light out longer all year. I’m firmly in that camp, especially now that I have young kids and the sleep schedules are thrown completely out of whack every time.

But have we ever tried to get rid of it? The answer is yes. One time. Back when Nixon was President in 1974-75 they tried to do away with it for 16 months. It lasted that long until parents went crazy because half the year the kids were spending the first half of their school day in darkness. To which I say… who cares?! You’re inside, just turn the lights on.

#TeamEndDaylightSavingTime

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Phrases Your Parents Would Say That Drive You Crazy

Phrases Your Parents Would Say That Drive You Crazy

Anna attended a kid’s birthday party, and when a child asked for a certain piece of birthday cake, his mother said something that made us all cringe as children. What was the phrase your parents use to say to you that drove you crazy?
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Raven’s Pet Pals – Meet Rocky

Raven’s Pet Pals – Meet Rocky

Meet Rocky, a dog who was truly given a second chance at life. This beautiful one-year-old pit/boxer mix was seized by animal control after being found extremely emaciated and weighing in at only 30 lbs. Since he was rescued, Rocky is now weighing a healthy 55 lbs. and is ready for his new beginning!

Despite the neglect he endured, Rocky adores people and being by your side, whether it be outside in the yard or on the couch! His big smile and wagging tail is guaranteed to light up any room. He loves everyone he meets, including other dogs. Rocky has a nice medium energy level but is also very much a clumsy and silly puppy. He would benefit from basic training.

Rocky is a very good boy and is working hard on crate training and is nearly house trained. He is easily corrected and is very food motivated – he already knows “sit” and is currently learning “wait.” He has demonstrated a bit of separation anxiety so adopters not gone long hours are highly preferred. Due to his size, Rocky would be best in a home with dog savvy children, preferably 10 years and up. A fenced yard is required and it must be 6ft. or higher because he’s a jumper.

His adoption fee is $350 and Rocky is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and neutered. If you are interested in adopting this handsome hunk, please complete the application at form.jotform.com/200883908893166. For questions, email [email protected]

Monday March 14th, 2022: Parent Phrases; Terrible Hobbies; Hiding Spots

Monday March 14th, 2022: Parent Phrases; Terrible Hobbies; Hiding Spots

 It’s National Pie Day! What is America’s favorite pie, and do you think it’s accurate? (0:15)

The pandemic has given everyone all the reason to start a new hobby to kill some time, but what are the worst hobbies you can have? (2:26)

If you retire than do THIS no more than two months later, that is all I need to know about you! (5:47)

Anna heard a mother tell her child something while at a kid’s birthday party, and it only reminded her of all the typical parental phrases her parents would tell her growing up. What were the phrases your parents always told you growing up? (9:21)

Miss out or too busy to keep up with what was trending over the weekend? We got you covered with everything in case you missed it! (20:33)

The increasing gas prices have got us all going a little crazy, so to help, we want to fill your tank! All this week, play “Heads Up” for a chance to let us fill your gas tank. (23:48)

Couples Court: Diana’s parents just informed her that they are moving across the country to their town to be closer to them and their children. Her husband, Jeremy, is not excited about it. He thinks they’re overbearing and too nosey. He would like her to have a conversation with them about boundaries, but Diana thinks that’s obnoxious. What would you do? (25:53)

Does Kathleen have what it takes to beat Raven this morning, or will the jackpot continue to rise? How many of these questions would you have gotten right today!? (32:16)

Do you have to hide anything from everyone in your house? Bigger question is, where is your secret hiding spot? (35:22)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: WWII Vet proves it’s never too late to start something new

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: WWII Vet proves it’s never too late to start something new

Whether you’re going through a career change, mid-life crisis, or just in a rut sometimes you just need one little spark of inspiration to get going. This story may just be the thing to do it for you.

A 99-year-old World War II Veteran named Sam Baker has recently become an author writing children’s books! It had always been something he wanted to do so he wrote two books for kids that are out now. The latest is called “Oscar the Mouse”. He also has a third new book coming out later this year.

See! It’s never too late. So no matter how old you are… time to start that new venture you’ve been putting off.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who invented the pizza box?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who invented the pizza box?

New Haven is considered by many as the birthplace of American pizza. Back in the early 20th century pizza was always delivered. It started to become really popular in the 1910s. People would buy it on the street and deliver it to factories and famer’s markets.

Frank Pepe in New Haven is credited as the inventor of the first  cardboard pizza boxes to make the deliveries a little easier. He would package them in cardboard boxes from The National Folding Box Company located locally near the pizzeria.

Next time you order a pizza that’s delivered nice and hot to your door you can thank Mr. Pepe.

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