Today, The Morning Thing shared 21 lost gentleman traditions that still apply today.
Note: This is an article about being a gentleman: honor, respect, courtesy, and manners. It’s for men, by a man.
We hope that chivalry is NOT dead. Click HERE to see the list.
It is our hope that men, young and old, will adopt some of these traditions in 2016.
Valentine’s Day is just days away! Looking for a creative way to find a date for the 2/14?
The Morning Thing is here to help! For our Fave 5 this week, we came up with 5 very creative ways to get that date on Valentine’s Day.
1. Aubrey Bailey has a great idea with hiding a note sharing details of the upcoming date. Food, roller skating and a movie are all great choices. Click HERE to hear Aubrey’s idea.
2. and 3. Click HERE to hear a real life idea of singing to your Valentine. It actually happened to Miriam Hayslett, WNZR Promotions Director. Wesley Boston also shares his ideas of how keeping things simple can be the perfect idea for surprising your Valentine. Listen as Wesley shares how a surprise for his girlfriend ended up as a search for Big Blue’s keys. (It is SO funny)!
4. Jenna Potts loves Pinterest. Click HERE to hear Jenna’s idea. It involves crafts and coffee!
5. Marcy Rinehart has a great idea, but it will take some time and planning. It involves homemade valentines, hiding them for your Valentine to find and ending the day with a special meeting place to reveal your LOVE! Click HERE to hear Marcy’s idea.
Do something special for your sweetheart this year. We hope our ideas help you be a little more romantic.
The Morning Thing crew LOVES Fridays!
On today’s show, we talked about the BIG GAME coming up on Sunday.
Yes, it is the Super Bowl, but did you know that those two words are under copyright restrictions? Click HERE to read more about who can and can not use these words.
Click HERE to find out about this year’s halftime show.
SPOILER ALERT – click HERE to see some of this year’s commercials. (Only if you want to see them now instead of on Sunday during the BIG GAME).
We found a fun quiz from The Washington Post that can add some fun to your party. Click HERE for a Fact or Fiction quiz about the BIG Game.
(Super Bowl 50 picture from http://www.nfl.com)
We also talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding for the February MVNU Presidential Update.
Click HERE to hear our conversation about the changes in the MVNU calendar, the opening of the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel and his plans for Valentine’s Day.
Even before the invention of the camera people were obsessed with looking their best in lasting images. Hence the extravagant oil paintings that over exaggerated the good qualities of the individual. Today, more than ever, we have the opportunity to have our photos taken and be seen by who knows how many people. Thank you internet for putting so much pressure on us to look good! (That’s sarcasm, internet. We’re not grateful.)
Well you can relax because we are here to take the pressure off of you. That’s right, we can help you naturally look more photogenic. How you ask? With some handy tips and tricks, of course! They are simple guidelines to follow to make sure that you always look your best. You can check out the entire list, with explanations as to why they work, here. As you can see above, angles, expressions, and more really can make a change. So try these tips out!
We also shared some tips not just for looking good, but also for staying warm. Yes, it is winter- despite yesterday’s 60 degree evidence to the contrary. With winter comes the challenge of keeping your house effectively sealed so that the cold air stays out and the warm air stays in. You can get the whole scoop here.
Have you seen the movie, War Room? In this movie, you meet the character Miss Clara.
In the film, Miss Clara has a closet in her home that she calls her War Room. It’s where she wages battle on her knees in prayer. This movie gives us a true picture of the power of prayer.
We found a wonderful article from the Missional Women website (www.missionalwomen.com). Blogger Lyli Dunbar shares 9 powerful scriptures to post on your War Room wall. Click HERE to be inspired and encouraged.
Click HERE to find The Husband List – the 12 non-negotiables in your search for a partner. This list is based on scripture and are fundamental traits that God wants to be non-negotiables for you.
The Husband List was written by Kristen Dalton Wolfe, SheisMore.com Founder & Editor. Speaker. Miss USA 2009. Author of Rise Up, Princess & Rise Up With God. Model. Married to Kris Wolfe, Founder of www.GoodGuySwag.com.
Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow and says to expect an early spring.
Buckeye Chuck DID see his shadow, so it’s 6 more weeks of winter for Ohio.
WHAT do you think? We think today is a great day to celebrate, no matter what the weather forecast tells us.
Click HERE to learn about the history of Groundhog Day.
Click HERE to find out why we celebrate Groundhog Day on 2/2.
If you want to see Phil’s prediction from Gobbler’s Knob, click HERE.
Click HERE for some great recipes to try for your Groundhog Day celebration.
#GroundhogDay
It’s officially February. First off, how have we gotten through one month of this year already? Secondly, we are into what those of us who are forced to deal with nasty Ohio weather could easily describe as the worst month of the year. What does February have to offer besides a rodent weatherman and cheap chocolate on the 15th? As it turns out, February, despite its flaws, is actually creative romance month.
That’s right, Valentine’s Day isn’t the only option for being romantic this month. You can beat the gray day blues by coming up with something unique for your special someone. And hey, we’re here to help you. We know that it can be tricky to come up with a new romantic move sometimes. So that’s why on the show we shared a list of creative romantic ideas. We covered everything from the outrageous to the affordable. You can check out the entire list here. And of course you can always put your own unique spin on them.
And just a reminder, our annual Valentine’s Banquet is coming up on the 12th, so if you want something fun and special to do as a couple we recommend checking it out. You can find all of the information right here.
(Picture courtesy of http://www.daysoftheyear.com)
Join The Morning Thing today and celebrate “International FUN at work Day”!
The last Friday every January gives you a reason to add FUN to work.
Click HERE for 13 great tips on creating a FUN workplace.
Click HERE for more steps on how to have fun at work.
The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week remembers 5 FUN times at WNZR:
1. Marcy Rinehart has spent 20 years serving as WNZR Station Manager. It is difficult to pick just 1 FUN memory. There are SO many. She does remember a special scavenger hunt that happened last June when the WNZR student leadership team gathered for the annual planning/spiritual retreat. This hunt had 4 teams traveling all over town searching for crazy photos and videos. The entire team spent the evening laughing (and bonding).
2. Jenna Potts loves the week of Lifeline. She loves getting to know staff members that she doesn’t work with every day. She also loves being together as a staff for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the fun conversations that always happen around the conference room (dinner) table.
3. Aubrey Bailey’s favorite fun memory is getting to hang out with other WNZR DJs, having dinner, laughing and praying for Lifeline 2016. She is looking forward to meeting every Thursday night for the next few months.
4. Wesley Boston’s favorite fun memory was when he represented WNZR at the Alive Festival after his freshman year at MVNU. He slept outside in a tent, went 3 days without a shower, but saw a lineup of amazing artists and met some amazing people.
5. Joe Rinehart and Jessica Wells were guest co-hosts on The Morning Thing on Monday. They love to have fun outside the studio. They always have fun on WNZR Video shoots (especially when the camera unintentionally discovers a coach picking his now – a coach from the opposing team). 🙂
It’s time to celebrate food again…something that we love to do on The Morning Thing.
(Photo courtesy of http://www.daysoftheyear.com)
It’s Blueberry Pancake Day. Yummy! Click HERE to find out more about this yummy celebration.
Click HERE for a recipe for Cake-Mix Blueberry Pancakes. Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Click HERE for a recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis – Jade’s Mini Pancakes with Blueberries.
Click HERE for Bobby Flay’s recipe for blueberry pancakes. He adds Orange-Honey Butter and Cinnamon Maple Syrup! Yummy!
Click HERE for 56 different healthy recipes using blueberries. This little fruit is so versatile and good for you!
(Photo courtesy of http://www.daysoftheyear.com)
It is also National Kazoo Day. Click HERE for a history of this special day and instrument.
Click HERE to hear our own WNZR Kazoo band featuring Wesley Boston and Josh Pope.
In the 8am hour, we shared bible verses on prayer. Click HERE to find encouragement for your day.
Today is an exciting day for The Morning Thing! Its Chocolate Cake Day! Join us in celebrating this amazing dessert! Wesley loves to eat his chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. Jenna loves to have a big cup of milk or coffee with her’s. However, you love it, indulge in chocolate cake today!
Check out this link for recipes of some of the best chocolate cakes!
And, if you aren’t a chocolate lover but can’t resist eating a few fries with your ketchup check out this link. We found out that condiment packets are not meant to last forever. They actually expire! So, make sure you clean out out your car and fridge!
And…. GUESS WHAT??!!!
WNZR’s annual Valentines banquet is only a couple weeks away! This year’s theme is “Love & Laughter”. We will feature a discussion on how humor is important for all relationships, but is essential when a couple is striving for a healthy, loving relationship.
We will have a Couples Challenge with fun games and fabulous prizes. Couples attending the banquet will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in Love Song Poetry, Movie/TV Trivia and How Well Do You Know Your Spouse.
An Italian buffet dinner will be served including chicken parmesan, fettuccini alfredo, tossed salad, antipasto salad, fruit salad, garlic bread sticks and chocolate layer cake for dessert.
Guests will also get the chance to win from over $1,000 dollars’ worth of door prizes!
But, tickets are limited to the first 50 couples! You can get your tickets at the WNZR studios in Founders Hall on the campus of MVNU or at the Gospel supply shop in downtown Mount Vernon.
For more information check out our website HERE!
