MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are carnations the most popular flower for Mother’s Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are carnations the most popular flower for Mother’s Day?

Let’s be honest, Mom would probably enjoy any kind of flower you get her but for some reason carnations are always the most popular. Why is that?

A woman named Anna Jarvis created Mother’s Day in the early 1900s and at the time she was pushing for President Woodrow Wilson to declare Mother’s Day an official holiday. This started the trend of wearing a carnation to honor all the mothers. Over the years it became tradition to get red or pink carnations as a nice gift to celebrate your mom.

Hear that Dads… now you know why you’re buying those beautiful looking carnations this weekend.

 

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Coldplay Debuts New Song “Higher Power” In Space!

Coldplay Debuts New Song “Higher Power” In Space!

A very exciting New Music Friday this week! Two of our favorite Star artists both dropping new songs on the same day. Coldplay and P!nk.

Let’s start with Coldplay. They’re finally back with new music after that last arty album a few years ago which had flutes and handclapping on most of the songs. Now it seems they’re back to big hooks and hits in 2021.

The new song is called “Higher Power” and they will be performing it on American Idol this Sunday night as part of Coldplay Night on the show. All the contestant will perform Coldplay songs.

To celebrate the release the guys also did a video chat with French astronaut who is currently on board the International Space Station. Pretty neat.

 

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Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Mother’s Day Edition

Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Mother’s Day Edition

It’s a special Mother’s Day edition of Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Moms call to share what they did this week to “earn” their margarita, and if you have a child playing sports right now, you’ll definitely be able to relate to one caller!

Things to Know Friday May 7th

Things to Know Friday May 7th

University of Hartford Board of Regents votes to drop athletics to Division III CT Post

Friend of Bush family in CT says Jonathan Bush, dead at 89, had ‘a fabulous presence’ CT Post

9 Connecticut towns that tell the story of where people moved during the pandemic CT Post

4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death WFSB

Hershey Company recalls some of its chocolate shell topping WFSB

40-unit elderly housing development in Norwalk proposed by local developer The Hour

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reposts Black Rock musician on Instagram The Hour

Report: CT vaccine clinic shut down after surprise investigation Stamford Advocate

Pfizer submits Biologics License Application for full FDA approval of COVID vaccine WTNH

Norwalk Zoners consider Monroe Street plan for 150 apartments, retail and restaurants Nancy on Norwalk

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Friday May 7, 2021: Mother’s Day Melody; What Does You Mom Still Do For You; Mommy Margarita

Friday May 7, 2021: Mother’s Day Melody; What Does You Mom Still Do For You; Mommy Margarita

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!  Anna is excited for a weekend full of celebration and pampering, but her husband asked if there was anything specific she would like to do.  She does have one request, she wants to go to the zoo, but she has one specific thing she wants to do when she gets there…(:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in and gives Raven a grade based on how good of a husband he was that week!  Raven is prone to getting stye’s, he gets them all the time, but now Alicia has one and she thinks Raven is to blame!  How will this affect his grade?  (2:35)

It’s Friday.  Mother’s Day is this Sunday.  If you STILL don’t know what you’re doing yet, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:33)

What does your mom still do for you?  Raven’s mom hold onto his birth certificate for him, and anytime something needs to be sown in Anna’s house, its time to go to Grandma’s!  But at least they can dress themselves, which is more than Producer Jon can say… (10:11)

All week long, people have been telling Anna and Raven all about what makes their mom special, and Producer Jon has been taking those emails and turning them into personalized Mother’s Day songs!  Zack wrote Anna and Raven about how great and supportive his mom Monica is, and Stacie wrote a touching testament to how tough her mom Arleen is.  Now it’s time to call them up and sing those mamas’ a Mother’s Day Melody!  And as a special surprise, Anna and Raven called their own moms’ to sing them a song too!  (21:06)

It’s a special Mother’s Day edition of Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Every mama deserves a margarita this weekend, but some have gone above and beyond!  One mom called in with a crazy story about why she had to spend all night in an ER (don’t worry, everyone’s ok)!  (31:28)

Couples Court: Eric and Nicole’s son is 26 years old has finally moved out of the house. There have been many instances when he’s snuck back in because he still has a key. He eats their food, takes random things like tools, and shaving razors. Dad wants to change the locks, so he’s not tempted to come back all the time, to motivate him to learn how to live on his own. Mom says he’s still their son, they can’t just lock him out like a stranger! Whose side are you on?  (37:02)

James thinks he’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia, but he’s got to bring his A-game if he’s going to win that $400!  (44:56)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Broadway and Music Festivals Are Coming Back

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Broadway and Music Festivals Are Coming Back

If you regret not buying tickets to that Broadway show you were dying to go pre-pandemic don’t worry… Broadway is back!

Tickets for full-capacity shows will go on sale today. The performances won’t start up until the fall though. September 14th to be exact. Mostly because the theatres and shows need time to get performers up to speed, create safety protocols, and allow more time for people to be vaccinated.

If Broadway isn’t your thing… music festivals are starting to make their comeback too. Tickets went on sale today for The Governors Ball which is being held this year at Citi Field in September. Billie Eilish and Post Malone are headlining along with many more over the three days.

 

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do cicadas make that weird loud noise?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do cicadas make that weird loud noise?

Brace yourself… the cicadas are coming. After 17 years underground trillions of the most annoying bug on the planet are about to resurface and torture all of us. You know the ones, they look gross and make that crazy sound.

The cicada is actually singing when it makes the noise. Their internal tymbal muscles contract causing the membranes to buckle inward to produce that distinct sound. They usually do their singing in the heat of the day which is why you notice it more in the summer. The reason they do it is to mate, but also the volume of the noise repels birds. So it’s kind of a safety tactic too.

 

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