Category Archives: American Fun
American Fun – Dance Break
Some days–like rainy days in New York City–I need a little something to make my toes tap, my blood pump, and my spirits brighten. Like today for example. I’m working away on deadline and wanting a pick-me-up. Enter the Hotel … Continue reading
Go Dog Go! Best in Show!
Meet Best in Show at the adorable Go Dog Go show this weekend. The show, sponsored by Rhinebeck’s Pause Dog Boutique to benefit HeARTs Speak, was absolute FUN. My fellow judges, Kathy Stevens from the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and Dr. … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Oh, love. Or, as Billy Crystal put it, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” … Continue reading
What I’m Doing – Dog Show!
This weekend Westminster and I will be in Red Hook, New York for the “Go Dog Go!” Show. In this month of the Westminster Dog Show, the people at Pause Dog Boutique thought that every dog should have its day … Continue reading
What’s Up with America?
In 11th grade my study of the Hamadryas baboon won the behavioral division of the state science fair. I introduced toys into their African environment at the zoo and charted the effects in the “big love” baboon society. (Male leader … Continue reading
Weekend! – Last Laugh
Have you heard about the “Cinnamon Challenge”? (Maybe you’re trying it this weekend?) This popular Internet meme is a dare game in which a person tries to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon without vomiting or inhaling it. Thousands of videos … Continue reading
How’s your New Year starting?
So, several people have asked me to post more videos here. What do I think of that? Sounds exciting! Shall we call it a LIFE 10! RESOLUTION? Did you know more than 50% of Americans make ’em. And more than … Continue reading
Holiday 101 – My Survival Guide
Vital Juice asked me some great questions about how to survive the season a little jollier… Consider it your Holiday First Aid Kit. Between the parties, the presents and the nosy relatives, ’tis the most stressful season of the year. … Continue reading
2011 – Oh, what a year!
Ho ho ho! I don’t know about you, but I felt 2011 was the year of work work work… Here’s hoping the last two weeks are filled with FUN for you and yours. If you want some holiday reading: Check … Continue reading
Merry Christmas America!
I don’t know about you, but boy are these busy times. I’m on deadline finishing a book. In the meantime, enjoy this tale from my book, Merry Christmas America: My first memory of Christmas is of electric lights—electric being the … Continue reading
