Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
Famous Pets – Cobra escape!
I’ve been holed up writing writing writing to meet a book deadline and want nothing more than to be free, crawl outside and slither in the streets. As Jon Stewart said on the Daily Show last night, “The desire for … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
IT’S BEEN A WEEK OF CRAZY! Psychological issues. Jared Lee Loughner, the Arizona crazy who pleaded not guilty to 49 counts of murder and attempted assassination, has been ordered to undergo a month-long psychological examination to decide whether he can … Continue reading
American Icons – Elizabeth Taylor
Rest in peace Dame Elizabeth Hilton Wilding Todd Fisher Burton Burton Warner Fortensky Taylor. In addition to her beauty, her acting talents, and her White Diamonds perfume, we must also remember the two time Oscar winner for her humanitarian efforts … Continue reading
Life 101 – Spring!
Took this charming picture of crocuses yesterday, the official first day of spring. Today, they were covered in snow. I love a good weather joke. I’m getting through by dreaming of tiptoeing through my tulips. Speaking of which, forget the … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
Un-American. This week on his radio show, Rush Limbaugh continued to prove that he is everything I hope America isn’t. A caller asked him, “If these are the people that invented the Prius, have mastered public transportation, recycling, why did … Continue reading
Life 101 – American goodness
The one thing certain about Americans is that when others are hurt or suffering, we rally. My prayers, like yours, are going out this weekend to the people of Japan as they cope with catastrophe. If you’d like to help, … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
#Winning. Oh, Charlie Sheen. You’re a train wreck. I feel bad for you, but I feel worse for us. Why do we have this fascination with watching celebrities crumble? This week, in his 352nd “exclusive”, Charlie told Life & Style … Continue reading
Gossip! – Shark Tales on Nate Berkus
Barbara Corcoran and I have a new book out, SHARK TALES. It’s an update of her amazing you-can-do-it-too rags to riches story, including the years since she sold her billion dollar company, The Corcoran Group. It includes behind the scenes … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
Fat Cats. All this talk about doing away with the rights of employees to collectively negotiate for fair pay and working conditions got me thinking. Isn’t our democracy founded on the idea that we collectively bargain? The voice of each … Continue reading
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Talented kids – Born This Way
In case you haven’t seen, 10-year-old Maria Aragon and her amazing cover of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” I thought I’d post it today. It’s amazing! She has never taken piano or voice lessons (I’m embarrassed to admit I took … Continue reading
