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| The Return of Variety Shows in the Digital Age | Remember when Saturday night TV meant musical guests, sketch comedy, a little tap dancing, and maybe a spinning plate or two? Well, good news: variety shows are making a comeback—and not just on cable. They’re popping up on streaming platforms, social media, and even YouTube, reimagined for a new generation (but still perfect for those of us who remember The Carol Burnett Show or Ed Sullivan in their heyday). | What’s different now? For starters, you don’t have to tune in at a specific time. Shows like That’s My Jam (hosted by Jimmy Fallon) and The Kelly Clarkson Show bring that old-school variety vibe with musical games, surprise performances, and plenty of laughs—available to stream whenever you want. And for those who enjoy a little global flair, YouTube is bursting with variety-style content from around the world: cooking competitions, dance-offs, even live puppet shows with commentary! | The secret sauce? These shows mix nostalgia with new energy. One minute you're hearing a classic Motown hit, and the next, you're watching celebrities play musical charades or compete in goofy trivia rounds. They’re light, joyful, and often just the right amount of silly. | And perhaps best of all? You don’t need to sit through two hours to enjoy the good stuff. Many variety shows break their episodes into short, standalone segments—perfect for a quick pick-me-up with your morning coffee or evening wind-down. | Whether you loved Sonny & Cher or still quote lines from Laugh-In, today’s reimagined variety shows might just hit the sweet spot: a little music, a little comedy, and a lot of charm. | | Which type of variety show would you most enjoy watching? | |
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| From the RetireHub Archives: What GPS feature do you use most often? |
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| | It’s no surprise—turn-by-turn directions take the crown! A whopping 76% of respondents said it’s the GPS feature they rely on most. Meanwhile, a smaller group appreciates GPS for finding nearby amenities (9%) or getting real-time traffic updates (6%). Just a handful use it for walking/public transit directions (2%) or offline maps (4%). One thing’s clear: when it comes to getting from A to B, most of us like our route spoken to us step by step! | OUR FAVORITE COMMENTS | “Mostly directions. I look on a map and write down directions; my wife likes the turn-by-turn directions. I get annoyed with them at times. How do I know how far 800 feet are? And the telling me to turn when I'm not at the turn yet, irritating.” “My favorite app is Waze. Waze leverages real-time user input to provide accurate and up-to-date navigation information. By relying on contributions from its community of drivers, known as “Wazers,” the app continuously updates users about factors that may affect travel, such as construction, police activity, accidents, and minor hazards like potholes or disabled vehicles on the shoulder.” “Living in an area that is 47 miles away from a big city, which I don't understand the city's layout I use the step-by-step driving instructions. Quite regularly to find my way around.” “Even on known routes I turn Waze on to provide me the best route based on the existing traffic conditions. Atlanta traffic is always messed up irrespective of the time of the day, and Waze constantly checks whether an alternate route is faster.” “I usually use Google Maps when driving but on my most recent vacation used it for walking directions and it was great. Knew exactly how far the destination was and projected arrival time. Being directionally challenged, this was a great tool and eliminated any stress about getting lost in an unfamiliar city.” “Finding stores nearby” “The directions are so helpful. But I also love that my GPS gives me alternate routes when it knows there will be a jam on my normal route.” “Until my son showed me how to use the GPS map on my cellphone I was always getting lost. This 74-year-old "dog" can learn new tricks!”
| | Embracing the Shadows: Finding Peace in the Quiet Season | As daylight grows shorter and evenings longer, it’s tempting to view the approaching darkness as a sign of decline—but this article invites a fresh perspective. It suggests that the darker months aren’t just about endings, they’re also about rest, introspection, and preparation for the next phase of life. Recognizing that every season has its natural rhythm—light and dark, busy and still—helps us accept change with calm rather than fear, and opens the door to inner renewal. | READ MORE | |
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| Slang Phrase of the Day | Phrase: Toastworthy | Meaning: Describes something so special, heartwarming, or exciting that it deserves to be celebrated with a toast—like good news, a personal milestone, or a small victory. | In a sentence: "Edna’s homemade peach cobbler was so delicious it was downright toastworthy—everyone at the potluck raised their iced teas in her honor!" | |
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| Good News of the Day | Oh Whale! Revisits the Exploding Whale That Became One of the Internet’s First Viral Videos | JoyDrops champions awards-eligible documentary shorts about joy, a counterweight to a category often dominated by tragedy. Good News Network has partnered with JoyDrops to spotlight these films and talk with the filmmakers behind them. “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds.” TV newsman Paul Linnman delivered that line from an Oregon beach in 1970. […] | READ MORE | |
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