Category Archives: American Fun
Dinner Party Talk – For the weekend
Enough already. World famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil peaked out from his winter slumber this week to make his 125th annual weather prognostication. And it is: no shadow!!! (Translation: spring comes early.) He better be right. Another forecast. This week marks … Continue reading
Life 101 – Ice, Ice, Baby
Oh, this weather. I returned from Sundance to a house encrusted with ice, ice, baby. (At left, the view from my front porch.) On days like this, my grandfather used to say it was so cold his teeth were chattering … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
Good idea #1. I loved this year’s State of the Union concept of reaching across the aisle for a bipartisan date like at a high school dance. That’s a good suggestion for us all. We should sit together and talk … Continue reading
What I’m Doing – Headed to Sundance
I’m escaping the bitter chill of New York City and heading to where the grass is greener, snow is whiter: Park City Utah for Sundance. I’ll be skiing and tweeting gossip, movies, and temperatures from there this week. SO, if … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
Kick off. The Jets meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship this Sunday, and the winner will be going to the Super Bowl. That’s exciting, but not as exciting as the real kick off, which for the rest of … Continue reading
Garage Sales – Start your cleaning
There’s been a lot of talk since the New Year about guns and hunting. I don’t hunt with guns. I hunt with my bare hands, and before you know it, it’ll be that time of year again. If you really … Continue reading
American Fun – Pac-Man Reality Show
Attention all Pac-Man lovers! (Wait, is there anyone who didn’t love playing that game?) The beloved arcade game of the ’80s is being resurrected – as a reality-TV show! In honor of the game’s 30th anniversary, Merv Griffin Entertainment is … Continue reading
What I’m Doing – The Bedtime Book for Dogs
Westminster and I are excited that our Bedtime Book for Dogs is now available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or from your independent book seller. Illustrated by the uber-talented Paul Heath (a.k.a. Dumb Won), we know dogs and … Continue reading










