Category Archives: American Fun
Life 101 – Sleep Fighting
Falling asleep is sometimes darn exhausting isn’t it? Watch this cute tot who is either really tipsy or just plain drunk. Not really. I think he’s trying to get comfortable. And it’s adorable. Too bad when I’m trying to get … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Global Girl Media
As the FIFA World Cup gets ready to “kick” off in South Africa, Global Girl Media is getting geared to go as well. The nonprofit was founded by media superwomen Amie Williams and Kamala Lopez (you may remember Lopez from … Continue reading
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American Fun – Chicken Monkey Duck
Songwriter Mike Phirman has a fun website that made me laugh and, now, a fun Sing-Along! You MUST TRY IT! Monkey chicken chicken monkey chicken duck duck chicken monkey monkey chicken monkey chicken chicken monkey duck monkey duck chicken duck … Continue reading
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American Fun – Beard Championships
In case you missed it, this past weekend the World Beard and Moustache Championships took place in Bend, Oregon. There were four fantastic facial hair categories: 1) Best moustache; 2) Best partial beard (goatees, van dykes, sideburns, musketeers, etc.); 3) … Continue reading
Talented Kids – Baby Gaga
This weekend I went to a local production of Annie, and as I watched the little orphans sing “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” I had a thought: how great it is that all around the country, talented adults volunteer in … Continue reading
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American Fun – Shrek McRecall
Collectors around the country are scratching their heads this morning. McDonald’s has recalled 12 million of its “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses because the toxic metal cadmium has been discovered in the painted design. So if people return them, don’t use them, … Continue reading
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American Fun – Bring Back Clippy!
He sat quietly in the bottom right corner of your document. He made a comforting little snapping noise whenever you successfully saved. He even twisted himself into question mark whenever you needed help. Microsoft Word is undoubtedly faster and more … Continue reading
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Talented Kids – National Spelling Bee
Today, brilliant kids from across the country have gathered in Washington, D.C. to battle their nerves, work their brains, and kick off of the first rounds of the 83rd Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. All I remember from school spelling … Continue reading
Pet fun – Orangutan and the Hound
This will make you smile. Once upon a time, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle of The Institute of the Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (with the clever acronym T.I.G.E.R.S.) was taking Surya the orangutan on their daily elephant ride, when they happened … Continue reading
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American Fun – Dishwasher Pete
When Pete Jordan’s mother told him to do the dishes, he took it to heart. Dishwasher Pete (as he calls himself) paid for his love of traveling by washing dishes in restaurants, fast food joints and cafes across the United … Continue reading
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