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The rhythm method is a form of birth control that relies on tracking a woman's fertility through monitoring body temperature and vaginal discharge and consequently avoiding sex before and during fertile days.This method can be relatively effective for women who have very regular menstrual cycles but can be risky for those with irregularity. The most common reason women try the rhythm method  is due to dissatisfaction with the hormonal side effects of birth control pills.

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This is a protest button from the 1980's environmental movement. The name "Smokey Watt" on the hat band is a play on the names of mascot Smokey Bear and James G. Watt, 43rd U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Appointed by President Reagan in 1981, Watt's tenure was marked by controversy, stemming primarily from his hostility to environmentalism and his support of the development of federal lands by commercial interests. Watt periodically mentioned his Christian faith when discussing his approach to environmental issues, citing the impending return of Christ as a reason he was not concerned with environmental preservation.

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A play on words and opposite adjectives, Predictably Unpredictable Consistently Inconsistent is a phrase that represents alternative outcomes and is commonly used to describe the drastic contrast between two ideals, conflicting viewpoints, behaviors, or practices. 

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In 1911, The American Bee Journal's offices were located at 117 N. Jefferson St. in Chicago.  One of their associated publications that year was Bees and Honey: First Lessons in Bee-Keeping by Thomas Gabriel Newman. This guide was published by George W. York & Co., former owner of the American Bee Journal.

The American Bee Journal was founded in 1861.  The journal was purchased by Camille Pierre Dadant in 1912 and was moved to Hamilton, Illinois.  Camille Pierre Dadant was the son of French-American beekeeper, business-owner, and apiologist Charles Dadant.  Dadant & Sons Inc. continues to produce beekeeping supplies in addition to publishing The American Bee Journal from Hamilton, Illinois.

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The Book for Normal Neurotics is a self-help book first published in 1981 by the psychologist Allan Fromme. According to the book, every "normal" person has some "neurotic" behaviors. Learning how to replace these unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones is the key to a happier and more successful life. To that end, Fromme employs a calm, conversational, interview format to help readers in their self-discovery.

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The phrase “no whining” typically means “to stop complaining” or “to stop expressing pain or unhappiness in a childish or petulant manner.” It is often used to encourage people to be more positive and proactive in their approach to life. Images, posters, and signs with text that reads “whining” within a general prohibition sign are often used in schools, offices, and other public places. Other phrases that are similar in meaning include “no complaining,” “no negativity,” “no excuses,” and “no drama.”