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Greg Sullivan
October 23, 2025

"Are you really saying Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Jelly?"

Quite recently, I had a craving. And here's what it was: Two pieces of Wonder Bread (white) with a slice of bologna jammed in-between. On one side, butter. On the other side, a frosted blueberry Pop-Tart smashed until it's essentially blueberry jam with bits of pie crust sprinkled in.

For some, this doesn't sound enticing. But as a Gen X latchkey kid in the mid 1980s, it definitely hit the spot (and for me, sans the bologna, it still does). With the granted autonomy to make "whatever my stomach desired" while my parents were still at work, I definitely got creative. And I wasn't alone.

On the subreddit r/80s, someone simply asks, "Your favorite sandwich growing up." This is accompanied by a photo of six sandwiches with the caption: "And the best 70s/80s 'old school' sandwich goes to…?" (The choices are: grilled cheese, tomato, BLT, bologna and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and egg sandwich.)

Being a loner didn’t hold you back. It likely helped you grow into someone pretty darn remarkable.

High school loves its cliques. Even when there’s no classroom involved, everyone’s learning who they are by who they’re surrounded by. And if you were one of the kids who never quite fit into any specific crowd, it might have been a lonely time.

But here’s the thing: being a loner in high school wasn’t a flaw. It was training for becoming the kind of adult who moves through the world with depth, empathy, and authenticity.

Author Alexandra Robbins, who coined the term “quirk theory” in her book The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, explains that the very traits that make someone an outsider in high school often become their greatest strengths later on.

This is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Can we come to the next one?

"I never thought I’d run again. But against the odds, here I am."

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon took place on Sunday, October 12th. Every runner who took on the enormous feat of 26.2 miles is truly an inspiration. We’re proud to share three outstanding stories about the power of community, giving back and crossing the finish line. Not only did they run an outstanding distance, but they each also gave back by fundraising for an organization that changes lives for the better.

Running a marathon is so much more than race day. It’s sticking to a schedule, getting enough rest, learning how to fuel your body for long distances, and—perhaps the most challenging of all—building mental resilience.

Rule No. 1: Don't stare at them for too long.

Whether you're a cat person, a dog person, or neither, you likely know that cats have a reputation for being…mmm, particular. Cats like what they like and don't like what they don't like, and they expect you to not only know this but to cater to their likes and dislikes without ever having to voice them aloud.

That's right, there are unspoken rules that cat owners are expected to know and follow. If you own a cat or are around a cat, it's vital that you understand these rules. It's like a feline code of law you're just supposed to intuit or learn by trial and error, but thankfully, our friends at Feline Fanatics have laid them out clearly for us all.