January 2022
Geiger Readings for Dec 30, 2021
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 81 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 96 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 100 nanosieverts per hour
New Sweets for 2022
As a candy lover who doesn't get out much--and who tries to avoid sugar as much as possible for health reasons--I rarely get to see what new candies or sweets are released each year, but I'm definitely always interested! The sweet tooth runs deep in my family and it's super hard for me to say no if it's already in my house. How about you?
New Party Games for 2022
A new year comes with new opportunities for game nights with family and friends--whether they are in person or via Zoom. While we need to stay safe and continue to practice measures to protect those we live when infection numbers climb, we can still enjoy playing some cool-looking new games with our loved ones online.
New Stranger Things Legos Revealed
It's been agony to wait for the next season of Stranger Things to be released on Netflix, which will surely make it all the more exciting when we do finally get to binge watch it this year. As we wait for the release, there have been plenty of spoilers and gossip to keep us following updates, but today's fun Stranger Things news is about a new product!
Chytid Fungus Wipes Out Frogs in Australia
Here at Frog Source, most frog friends know all about the deadly chytid fungus that has been destroying frog populations in many countries. Now we know that our friends in Australia have seen the complete extinction of at least four species recently due to this terrible disease.
Cats Are Little Furry Arsonists
Cat owners are constantly trying to keep their cats off tables, countertops and stoves. Why would anyone want feet that have been digging through a litter box where they cook and eat, after all? It turns out there's another reason why we need to make this our goal: cats start a lot of fires. According to officials in South Korea, cats have caused over 100 house fires there alone.
Amanda Gorman Shares New Poem
We recently discussed Amanda Gorman's new collection of poems, and now that the New Year is here, the poet has given us another new poem. It's called "New Day's Lyric" and she performed it in an empty theater in a partnership with Instagram. Gorman says she wrote the poem not only as a celebration of the New Year we're now living in, but to also honor the pain of the last year we've all endured.
Killing "Surplus" Zoo Animals is Wrong
As often as we hear about protecting gorillas and other animals who closely share our own DNA, it seems unlikely to hear of a zoo organization actually slaughtering them on purpose. But that's exactly what's being considered for a problem created by humans, not gorillas.
The Best Noodle Alternatives
Lots of people are nixing the carbs right now as part of a New Year's resolution, but even if you aren't, it's always a great time to try new things and especially implement more veggies into your daily life. Noodles are my favorite foods, but they make my blood sugar spike unlike anything else, so I tend to go for alternative noodles whenever possible.
Cancel Student Loans
People are not going to be able to pay off their students loans anytime soon--not only in this economy, but with the price tags they were sold. So many people with degrees can't afford their payments, and not just because of stagnant wages. The price of these loans have gone up between 100-200% in the last few decades, ensuring that no one will be able to afford payments unless they make super high wages, which is unlikely with so many people turning to higher learning in the first place.
Robot Dogs with Guns
As many people worried about robot takeovers issue Terminator-based warnings to officials, business people and scientists who don't seem to care all that much, society continues to develop more worrisome robotic aids to help humans.
Gardens Alive Offers Free Shipping
Gardens Alive is advertising a free shipping rate on all orders $50 and above, so it's a good time to order seeds from the company if you're planning on doing so anyway.
New Year's Sales Continue
January is fully here and the New Year's sales all continue to land themselves in inboxes near you! From Bath & Body Works to Yankee Candle, Goose Creek to Candle-lite, there are sales on candles and other smelly-good products just about everywhere right now. The opportunity to make your home smell like peppermints or marshmallows is definitely here for those interested.
Grits N’ Gravy Replaces Little Bird Bistro
A new Black-owned business is taking up residence at 215 S.W. Sixth Ave. where Little Bird Bistro used to be. Grits N' Gravy features Southern-style breakfast eats that are sure to tempt anyone for a bite. Catfish, chicken n' waffles and shrimp n' grits are some of the restaurant's favorite specialties.
The Worst of the Worst
Analyzing our favorite characters and finding out everything from what zodiac sign they'd be (sure, Stewie's likely a Scorpio, but I bet he's a Capricorn rising!) to their favorite color is fun pastime for many people. We love to think about what the worst and best things they've ever done are only to be shocked when they do something even more outrageous in the future.
People Are Asking If They're Jerks On The Internet
People are sharing the AITA threads on Reddit all over the Internet right now, but that's not the most mind-boggling thing happening. No, it's that people are sharing their most humiliating or dark or even cruel moments online and asking strangers to judge them on the Internet. A few years ago, had I heard about this, I certainly wouldn't have believed it. I like to believe that everyone is doing their best, even when they make mistakes.
Grateful Dead Vosges Collection
It's so fun to see how different companies team up with the Dead to create really cool, interesting collaborations, often giving themselves a mini rebrand just for the focus of that product. Vosges Chocolate is no exception, and the company has a few Grateful Dead products for sale that fans of both the Dead and of chocolate are sure to love.
The Best Sparkling Water Flavors
Are you a sparkling water lover? Sparkling water definitely counts toward your daily water intake, which is why I appreciate it so much. Many people don't enjoy the flavor without the sugar of soda but I love a good sparkling water. The key is to find the best flavor and lasting bubbles.
Crafting with Feminism
As I set out to look for craft projects that combine fun and creativity with dismantling the patriarchy, white supremacy and colonialism--a combination that I think would be great for many of us as we stay at home this winter--I ran across this book from 2016. It's called Crafting with Feminism, and it's written by Bonnie Burton. While I don't think it's exactly what I was looking for, it definitely has some fun-looking projects in it.