This ‘n That

* “That’s no cheerleader. That’s my niece Becky.” Can you believe the movie “Little Giants” turns 30 years old this year? If you haven’t seen it, it’s one for the entire family to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon or anytime!

* I have said it before, and I will say it again…..There are four seasons: Reese’s pumpkin season, Reese’s Christmas tree season, Reese’s heart season, and Reese’s egg season. I propose a Reese’s flag or flower season to get us through the summer months!

* We all know it’s pumpkin spice season, but now, with the cooler weather, it is also soup season. Here are some to try on a cozy afternoon: potato, chicken noodle, butternut squash, French onion, chicken tortilla, cheesy broccoli, tomato, and chili.

* Okay, people, I just read this—Pebbles is 61 years old! Do you feel old now?

* Remember when dishes used to come in the Duz laundry soap box?

* Support farmers, ranchers, and veterans. They built our country.

Little known facts about the movie “Hocus Pocus.” * The original script was a lot darker and scarier, but when Disney acquired the project, it was rewritten to be more family-friendly.

* According to the Sanderson sisters’ backstory, Winnifred is 296, Mary is 264, and Sarah is 222. Their ages were calculated based on their birthdates and the year the film came out (1993).

* Thackery Binx’s transformation into a cat was achieved using a combination of animatronics, CGI, and a real cat named Phoenix. Jason Marsden had the cat’s speaking role with Sean Murray, best known for his role as agent Tim McGee on the show NCIS, playing human Thackery.

* Although the movie is set in Salem, Massachusetts, most of the filming occurred in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and the surrounding areas. The town square was built on a soundstage. * Bette Midler (Winifred) based her character’s voice on her high school drama teacher.

* Here’s another dad joke….. I was robbed at the gas station today! I called the police, and they asked if I knew who did it. I said yes, Pump #6.