Category Archives: American Fun

Holidays – National Watermelon Day

Have a slice or two of watermelon today to celebrate National Watermelon Day. The watermelon in my garden isn’t ready yet, so I’m going out for a watermelon salad. Before I do, I’ll suggest you take a look at these … Continue reading

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American Fun – Shark Week!

It’s Shark Week on Discovery…so, why not take a moment and sharkify yourself? Yes, a five foot sand shark did make an appearance on a Jersey shore beach yesterday, terrifying screaming beach goers, but did you know that of the … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Opentable.com

If you haven’t tried and loved Opentable.com, it’s time. I just recommended the site to my mother’s friends who were visiting New York City, and they absolutely adored it. But it’s not just for NYC, it’s in other major cities … Continue reading

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Gossip – Susan Boyle on Glee

Susan Boyle and the music of Paul McCartney will be in the new season of Glee. Seems that all musical geniuses are lining up for their turn on the hit show. Susan Boyle, of YouTube fame, will be on the … Continue reading

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Garage Sale – Find of the Week = Batman!

Holy smoke, Batman! A Batman No. 1 comic book that was discovered hidden in an old dresser bought at a garage sale in the early 1970s is going up for auction this week. According to MSNBC, the original garage sale … Continue reading

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Garage Sales – Bruce on Star 93.3

This morning I was on my favorite Hudson Valley radio station, Star 93.3, talking great garage sale finds with the fun Mark Bolger and sassy Kimberly Kay. (Vote for her on Regis & Kelly’s guest host competition!) Mark asked me … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Ellen out at Idol

Well, they come. They go. Ellen DeGeneres has announced she’s out at Idol. In a just released statement she says: “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the “American Idol” producers know that this didn’t feel like the right … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Saggy pants legal in NYC

Great news everybody: We can now wear our saggy pants without fear of repercussions. A New York judge ruled yesterday that saggy pants are distasteful and foolish, but legal. On April 20, a Bronx man was issued a ticket by … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Obama on The View

I love when a President talks pop culture. Remember when George Bush was on The Price is Right and had no idea how much the price of milk was? I ask you, have YOU heard of Snooki?

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Dinner Party Talk – Carrot flutes

My vegetable garden got me inspired to think of cool recipes and things to do with my veggies this weekend. While looking around for recipes, I found and listened to this unbelievable Vegetable Orchestra. It’s a must watch! As much … Continue reading

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