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11 Things To Talk About On Family Occasions Other Than Politics

I know we're in a pandemic, but there's more to talk about than this depressing time.

Emma Stinnette

Mar 29, 2020

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11 Things To Talk About On Family Occasions Other Than Politics

Our news is flooded with updates on this disease. If you're anything like me, you might use the "ignore it until it goes away" strategy in anything regarding conflict to your soul. It's kind of hard to ignore it when your entire family zoom conference is centered around the pandemic.

1. Shedd Aquarium releasing the Penguins to meet other animals.

There's so much for Bosco to see on his adventure in Underwater Beauty! 🐧 Penguins like Bosco the rockhopper stand… https://t.co/nKMr1EMqib
— Shedd Aquarium (@Shedd Aquarium) 1585352712.0

"Hi my name is Bosco- who are you?"

2. Jimmy Fallon filming the Tonight Show from his home.

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We love to see it.

3. Marco Bernard creating "sexy Lion King" characters.

https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/human-lion-king-characters-artwork-47343710?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=post&utm_campaign=frontdoor

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4. ESPN bringing back The Ocho.

FIVE pizza boxes folded in under 30 seconds. UNBELIEVABLE 🍕#TheOcho https://t.co/yYISJh3GYj
— ESPN (@ESPN) 1584905668.0

With all major sports cancelled currently, ESPN is getting creative. We're HERE for it.

5. The cast of "Victorious" getting together for a 10 year reunion.

happy https://t.co/0I7hkSJIMd
— Ariana Grande (@Ariana Grande) 1585376138.0

I wish that I could say that this show was my "childhood", but in reality, I watched all of the episodes in college for the very first time.

6. Lady Gaga turning 34.

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"I wanna hold em like they do in Texas Plays
Fold em let em hit me raise it baby stay with me, I love it
Luck and intuition play the cards with Spades to start
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart"

Happy Birthday to the QUEEN who brought Poker Face to existence!!

7. Caturday

#SaturdayMorning #Caturday #catsoftwitter Are we there yet? https://t.co/E87mmYIZe4
— Stevius ↩ self parody (@Stevius ↩ self parody) 1585390338.0

Let's face it, as much as I write about my dog- kittens were truly my first love.

8. Dr. Katie LeBarbera nesting squirrel babies.

STORY TIME! Remember how I said I’ve been trying to fatten up this raggedy female squirrel? Well... https://t.co/xaXziGP2XL
— Dr Katie 🦆 #BIackLivesMatter (@Dr Katie 🦆 #BIackLivesMatter) 1585353605.0

She found a squirrel nest in her car and was surprised to see the relationship between the mom squirrel and the babies! How wholesome.

9. Davis Cleveland is #tamu24.

Just found out that Flynn from Shake it Up is #tamu24 😳😂 https://t.co/zeXjebQI2c
— dal🤠 (@dal🤠) 1585374290.0

This is a big win for the Aggies. We love mildly famous people coming to our school!

10. Ben Rector's "covers from an empty house".

If you go to grew up going to church, you know this song. If that isn’t your thing or your tradition, no worries, y… https://t.co/dQiyijc5Z7
— Ben Rector (@Ben Rector) 1584923076.0

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Honestly, a cause of COVID-19, but definitely a WIN.

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For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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11 Things To Talk About On Family Occasions Other Than Politics

I know we're in a pandemic, but there's more to talk about than this depressing time.

1. Shedd Aquarium releasing the Penguins to meet other animals.

2. Jimmy Fallon filming the Tonight Show from his home.

3. Marco Bernard creating "sexy Lion King" characters.

4. ESPN bringing back The Ocho.

5. The cast of "Victorious" getting together for a 10 year reunion.

6. Lady Gaga turning 34.

7. Caturday

8. Dr. Katie LeBarbera nesting squirrel babies.

9. Davis Cleveland is #tamu24.

10. Ben Rector's "covers from an empty house".

11. Free deliveries on takeout.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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