Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 18th.Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and before you dismiss this as just another food holiday, consider this: the cheeseburger might be one of America's most perfect inventions. While the hamburger was created around 1900, it took until 1924 for someone to have the brilliant idea of adding cheese. Some food historians credit a 16-year-old fry cook who accidentally dropped a slice of cheese onto a hamburger while working at his father's sandwich shop.That simple addition – a slice of melted cheese – transformed an already popular sandwich into something iconic. The cheeseburger represents American ingenuity at its most delicious: taking something good and making it even better through a small but inspired innovation.Today, cheeseburgers are served everywhere from corner diners to fine dining establishments, each with their own interpretation of this beloved classic. It's comfort food that crosses all social and economic boundaries – everyone has their favorite cheeseburger story.Which brings us to today's quote comes from comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who said:"There's no such thing as fun for the whole family."Now, Seinfeld's quote might seem cynical at first, but there's actually something brilliant about it when we think about cheeseburgers. Unlike so many things that claim to appeal to everyone but really don't, the cheeseburger genuinely does bring people together across generations, backgrounds, and tastes.Think about it: what other food can satisfy a picky five-year-old, a sophisticated food critic, and a hungry construction worker equally well? The cheeseburger doesn't pretend to be fancy or try to be everything to everyone. It just is what it is – and somehow, that honest simplicity actually does work for almost everybody.Seinfeld understood that most things that claim universal appeal are usually compromised or watered down. But the cheeseburger proves there are exceptions. It succeeds precisely because it doesn't try too hard. It's not attempting to be sophisticated or trendy – it's just a really good combination of flavors and textures that happens to hit all the right notes.Maybe that's the secret to things that truly do work for everyone: they're not designed by committee or focus-grouped to death. They emerge from something authentic and genuine, like that accidental slice of cheese that fell onto a hamburger and created magic.

As you go about your day think about how Jerry Seinfeld could have changed his famous quote to... There's no such thing as fun for the whole family - except for cheese burgers.

Actually, everyone in my family loves Cheeseburgers except for my wife - she isn't a fan at all. She's French and her Cheeseburger is actually steak haché.

Those French have a different word for everything!

Anyway, she likes her steak haché with melted cheese and a plate full of veggies.

What? She doesn't want a bun with mustard, ketchup, mayo, relish, pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato to go with that meat?

Nooooooooooo, just meat with cheese.

You don't see how? I

ts because that's why.

So today... whether you like your cheese burgers with a brioche bun with all the fixings or a French burger with plain meat and cheese.

Remember that on National Cheeseburger Day you don't need fancy ingredients or elaborate plans – just the intention to create connection and joy. Like the cheeseburger itself, sometimes the most memorable moments come from the simplest gestures made with care and shared with people who matter.

That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now. But I'll be back tomorrow. Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 17th.Today is National Apple Dumpling Day, a celebration that perfectly captures the essence of autumn's arrival. As the weather begins to cool and apple orchards reach their peak harvest, there's something deeply satisfying about this humble yet comforting dessert.Apple dumplings have a fascinating history – the term first appeared in print back in the 1500s, and many food historians believe they originated in England before spreading across Europe and eventually to America. What makes apple dumplings special is their simplicity and warmth. It's essentially an entire apple wrapped in pastry, filled with cinnamon and spices, then baked until golden. It's comfort food at its most elemental – taking something pure and natural like an apple and surrounding it with care and warmth.There's something beautifully symbolic about apple dumplings. They represent transformation – taking simple, everyday ingredients and turning them into something that brings joy and comfort to others.Today's quote comes from food writer M.F.K. Fisher, who said:"First we eat, then we do everything else."Fisher's simple yet profound observation captures something essential about what food means to us – and what apple dumplings represent. Food isn't just fuel for our bodies; it's the foundation for connection, comfort, and community.Think about apple dumplings specifically. They're not a quick snack or a fancy dessert meant to impress. They're the kind of food that requires time and intention. Someone has to peel the apples, roll the dough, carefully wrap each dumpling with care. It's an act of love disguised as baking.When we share apple dumplings, we're sharing more than sugar and spice. We're sharing warmth, tradition, and the simple pleasure of something made by hand. Fisher understood that eating together – really eating together – is how we create the foundation for everything else meaningful in our lives.The apple dumpling reminds us that some of life's greatest pleasures come not from complexity, but from taking simple, good things and treating them with care and attention. The apple was already perfect – the dumpling just gives it a warm embrace.So today... how can you create space today for the kind of nourishment that goes beyond just feeding your body? Maybe it's taking time for a real lunch instead of eating at your desk. Maybe it's cooking something simple but made with care. Maybe it's sharing a meal with someone you care about.You don't have to make apple dumplings – though if you do, I'm sure the people in your life would be delighted. The key is remembering that food is one of our most powerful tools for creating connection and comfort.What would change if you approached one meal today with the same intention and care that goes into making apple dumplings?That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 16th.Today is National Play-Doh Day, and before you dismiss this as just another silly holiday, hear me out. Play-Doh has one of the most fascinating origin stories in the world of toys. It wasn't originally intended to be a children's plaything at all – it started life in the 1950s as wallpaper cleaner. But when Cincinnati-based company Kutol was struggling to sell their cleaning product, they pivoted and remarketed it as a modeling compound for children.That pivot saved the company and gave the world something magical. Play-Doh has been sparking creativity in children and adults for over 70 years now. It's malleable, forgiving, and endlessly transformable – qualities that make it the perfect metaphor for human potential.Today's quote comes from writer Anne Lamott, who said:"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."Lamott's wisdom perfectly captures what makes Play-Doh so therapeutic and transformative. Think about it - when we're stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck, what do we often need most? A reset. A chance to unplug from the complexity and return to something simple and tactile.Play-Doh offers exactly that kind of reset. There's something profoundly calming about working with your hands, shaping something physical, creating without pressure. It pulls you out of your head and into the present moment. Your breathing slows down, your shoulders relax, and suddenly problems that seemed insurmountable start to feel more manageable.The beauty of Play-Doh is that it forces you to slow down. You can't rush clay - you have to work with it, respond to it, let it teach you what it wants to become. In our hyperconnected, always-on world, that kind of analog experience is incredibly valuable. It's a form of unplugging that doesn't require a meditation app or a weekend retreat - just your hands and some colorful clay.When you roll that Play-Doh back into a ball and start fresh, you're practicing one of life's most important skills: the ability to begin again, to approach familiar challenges with renewed energy and perspective.What dreams or projects have you been approaching with doubt instead of belief? What would change if you brought the same confident imagination to your goals that a child brings to a lump of Play-Doh?Maybe there's an idea you've been dismissing as too simple or too ambitious. Maybe there's a conversation you've been avoiding because you don't believe it will go well. Maybe there's a creative pursuit you've put off because you don't believe you have the talent.Today, try believing in the possibility first and let that belief guide your actions. Remember – Play-Doh started as wallpaper cleaner. Sometimes the most extraordinary things come from believing ordinary materials can become something magical.That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now. But I'll be back tomorrow. Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.