Woman's World November 7, 2022

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 NATIONAL AMPLE TIME DAY Outsmart stress! The surprising secret to finding more time in your day? Giving a few minutes of it away, say researchers in Psychological Science. In their study, 218 participants were asked to spend 5 minutes either giving time by emailing a sick child or wasting time on a useless task. When the researchers then asked how much time each person felt they had, the “giving” group believed they had ample time compared to the other group. Why? The authors explain that when we volunteer small chunks of time, we feel more efficient and less stressed and hurried. RIDDLE OF THE WEEK In the shadows The more there is of me, the less you will see. What am I? Answer: The dark FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 NATIONAL SUNDAE DAY Scoop up yum! Ready to…

“You always said you can’t believe everything you read. That’s why I watch so much TV!” Q What did the traffic light say to the car? A “Hey! Don’t look, I’m about to change!” “I got everything on my wife’s shopping list… just not the right size, shape, color or brand” Kids are fUnNy! We were watching a nature documentary one day that referenced poisonous frogs. When my husband mentioned one frog he believed was found in the Amazon, my 5-year-old son, Emmett, said, “Wait, really? You can buy them?!” — R.G., Memphis Answer: The dark…

MOVIE Revel in the thrills and spills with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Your heart will race as the legend of the Black Panther continues. On November 11, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers and a new villain in the wake of T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Agent Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom. Who will don the Black Panther suit to try to save Wakanda? Find out in theaters only. DISCOVERY + Enjoy the charm of A Christmas Open House! Can a home remodel spark love? Melissa is an Atlanta property stager who teams up with David to sell a house in their small…

• “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” by Cher was the #1 song in 1971. • Cool Whip was introduced in 1966 as a whipped-cream substitute that was cheaper, keeps longer and has fewer calories. • Jaws was shown on TV for the first time on ABC in 1979. It was the first modern-day “blockbuster.” • The Nat King Cole Show debuted on NBC in 1956. It was the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American. • Monopoly was launched by the Parker Brothers in 1935. The game was developed by Charles Darrow on an oilcloth in his kitchen.…

Fiction SUSPENSE Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris Award-winning author Wanda M. Morris writes gripping, fast-paced stories—and her latest book follows suit! In the summer of 1964, three men are murdered for helping Black Mississippians gain the right to vote. Then, when Violet Richards is forced to kill a man who attacks her, all she can do is run away with her sister, Marigold—but there’s another man hot on their trail with dark secrets and motives of his own. HISTORICAL FICTION The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick This captivating novel, inspired by true events, takes readers back to the final years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1605, Anne Catesby’s son, Robert, is plotting to kill the king and Anne must decide whose side she’s on. In present day, Lucy takes refuge in…

Sure, I’d love to come along,” Andrew Gornik said, agreeing to accompany a friend to visit a World War II veteran in fall of 2021. Though not a vet himself, Andrew had always held deep respect for those who have served. In fact, he and his wife, Shela, taught their children to always thank any veteran they encountered. So Andrew was saddened when he found the elderly man sharing a bedroom and bathroom with two other men at a communal home that took his pension and Social Security and gave him just $50 a month. “It’s not right,” Andrew told Shela when he got home. Her heart aching, she told her husband, “Words of thanks just aren’t enough anymore. We have to do something concrete to help these heroes.” Heartfelt project After praying on…