RH Digest — September 27th
"The Front Page for Retirement"
📗 e-Book Deals of the Day
Found Innocent (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 4)
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📺 Watch This Tonight
💼 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way — Love, Risk & Big Moves
Ready for high drama and emotional leaps of faith? The newest season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is now streaming on HBO Max, following American partners who uproot their lives to live abroad with their international loves. This isn’t a vacation — we’re talking culture shock, family tension, and the hard questions that come when love demands change.
What makes this season especially compelling are the real stakes: couples must juggle visa rules, unfamiliar traditions, and the weight of expectations from both sides of the world. Watching their journeys—filled with heartache, hope, and surprise—is a reminder that love can push boundaries, reveal truths, and sometimes demand more courage than we think we have.
🎸 Back In The Day
🎀 Pink Shoelaces — A Whimsical Hit from a Teen Star
Watching young Dodie Stevens perform “Pink Shoelaces” takes you right back to 1959—a time when pop hits were simple, catchy, and full of sparkle. In the video, you see her bright smile and youthful energy as she sings the quirky tale of a fellow named Dooley who wears “tan shoes with pink shoelaces, a polka‑dot vest, and a big Panama hat.”
The song was written by Micki Grant and became a major success: it climbed to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, sold over a million copies, and earned Dodie a gold record at just 13 years old. What makes the performance enduringly charming is the blend of spoken verses and sung chorus—a storytelling style that feels playful and inviting.
📻 Radio Memories
Tuning In to the Golden Age of Broadcasting
Test your memory of the airwaves with this week’s vintage radio trivia! Whether you grew up with a crystal set under your pillow or just love hearing those old-timey voices again, these questions will take you right back to the glory days of radio. Grab your mental dial and let’s tune in! Then head to our answer key (right below the Recipe of the Day) to check and see how many you got right!
1. What radio drama famously caused panic across parts of the U.S. in 1938, when listeners believed the story was real?
A. The Shadow
B. The Lone Ranger
C. War of the Worlds
D. Lights Out
2. Who was the original voice actor for the character “The Shadow,” known for the line “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?”
A. Vincent Price
B. Orson Welles
C. Boris Karloff
D. Humphrey Bogart
3. What was the name of the long-running radio comedy series that starred a married couple and debuted in 1931?
A. Ozzie and Harriet
B. Fibber McGee and Molly
C. Jack and Mary Show
D. George and Gracie’s Variety Hour
4. Which product was famously advertised with the jingle, “Pepsodent—you’ll wonder where the yellow went”?
A. Pepsodent Toothpaste
B. Ovaltine
C. Brylcreem
D. Alka-Seltzer
5. What program introduced the phrase “straight from the horse’s mouth,” becoming a trusted source of news and entertainment?
A. The Columbia Workshop
B. Lowell Thomas and the News
C. The Amos ’n’ Andy Show
D. Your Hit Parade
❤️ Daily Delights
🐢 First Taste of Something Sweet
There’s something especially endearing about watching a tiny turtle discover his very first strawberry. He nudges it shyly at first, then takes a bite… and just like that, he’s hooked.
The way he chomps and wiggles is pure, uncomplicated joy—a quiet reminder that the little things (like a fresh berry on a sunny day) can still surprise us with sweetness.
Recipe of the Day: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
A Crisp, Caramelized Side with a Sweet-Tangy Finish
Ingredients
1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness)
Optional garnish: toasted almonds or shaved Parmesan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare sprouts: Toss halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Roast: Spread the sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown on the edges.
Glaze: Drizzle with balsamic glaze and toss gently to coat. If desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra caramelization.
Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and top with toasted almonds or shaved Parmesan, if desired.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It: This dish is the perfect balance of crisp, savory, and sweet. The balsamic glaze adds a tangy brightness that complements the nutty flavor of the roasted sprouts—making even veggie skeptics ask for seconds!
🎵 Music Memories Answer Key
1. War of the Worlds (Broadcast by Orson Welles on October 30, 1938)
2. Orson Welles (Voiced The Shadow in the late 1930s)
3. Fibber McGee and Molly (Beloved for its closet gag and gentle humor)
4. Pepsodent Toothpaste (One of the most iconic ad jingles in radio history)
5. Lowell Thomas and the News (A pioneering newscaster whose style was deeply trusted)
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