Category Archives: American Fun

Life 101 – Here it comes!

First, let me say Woohooooooooo! The election is over AND we picked a WINNER! Next, let me welcome the first snowstorm of the season: The infamous Nor’easter known as “Athena.” This is my assistant Jessica’s first snowstorm in NYC! There … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Go Vote!

Lyndon B. Johnson: “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.” Um, Lyndon, today we say “people.” And … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween Housewife

Well, how was YOUR day? Well, I’ve got a leaky tub and a serious hangover. (Click image at left if you want proof!) To make the night more of a horror, those KIDS are about to start knocking on my … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Pumpkin Carving!

‘Tis the season to craft your pumpkin! My fabulous friend Lizz Winstead and I take to the Howdini stage to show you the easiest of all pumpkin carving tricks. Here’s a Life 101 idea for fall: Go out this weekend … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Wes & Bruce Go Banking

Since Citibank made news today, thought I’d tell you why I left Citibank after 20 years. I found Ulster Savings Bank… a bank that remembers my name, always has a treat for Westminster, and personally looks after my finances. Life … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Shark Tank Barbara

Just spent a few days with ABC Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran working on a new project. She’s just come off a huge run… speaking at Radio City for the World Business Forum, a day long seminar for entrepreneurs at … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Election 2012

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a once in a lifetime election going on this fall… right now! We ALL must do our American duty and vote for The Price Is Right’s first male model. (For pop culture fans, I … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Ho Ho NOOOO!

This is either a joke of universal proportions or a sign of the Apocalypse! Right? Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta can not, would not, did not make a Christmas album! Did they? And… if they did, what toddler did they … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Love an Elder Day

Today is LOVE AN ELDER DAY. What can you do? Here’s a Life 101 idea: Let’s press pause on our politics and share some compassion and kindness with someone who can’t get around the way they used to! Introduce yourself … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Birthdays

You’re as young as you act… I mean feel. Today’s my birthday and that always brings about a lot of thinking. Age, as they say, is just a number. And, as I say, mine is unlisted. Ha! But I do … Continue reading

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