Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
American Fun – Zero Views
We watch more than 2 billion YouTube videos a day. We’ve all seen the YouTube’s with 67 million views like David After Dentist. With more than 24 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute of the day, it’s impossible … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Year of Living Biblically
Over the holiday weekend and its sputtering Hurricane Earl, I encamped myself on a couch at the beach and enjoyed a book. Really enjoyed. The Year of Living Biblically, A.J. Jacob’s quest to follow the rules of the Bible for … Continue reading
American Fun – Chicken Wing Eating Contest
“A battle for the ages. A battle of the titans.” And in my opinion slightly disturbing. This weekend was the National Buffalo Wing Festival (in Buffalo, NY, of course) and its eating contest (sponsored by Pepto Bismol, of course.) Sonya … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
As seen each week in the Hudson Valley’s Shawagunk Journal: Dancing with the Stars Bristol Palin? Really? Guaranteed to grab record ratings: half of us hope she falls, half of us hope Sarah wins. Back to school New jeans? Check. … Continue reading
History of Fun – Origami
Artist Won Park’s canvas is the One Dollar Bill. Juxtapoz Magazine features this origami master’s creations and his work is stunning. I’ve always wanted to learn origami (Japanese art of paper folding), thinking it would make a great party trick … Continue reading
American Icons – Muppets at the Smithsonian
You know them, I know them, we all know their names. The Muppets are a timeless part of every American childhood. Last week Jim Hensen’s original Muppets found a new home at the Smithsonian. The crew was donated by the … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Shrimp in our water
Just when you thought it was safe to… drink water, we discover that it is filled with tiny crustaceans called “copepods”. (Definitely not kosher.) Though they are only spotted under a microscope and “completely harmless,” the thought is grossing me … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Parking ouch
I’ve just discovered the funny-because-it’s-true blog That Will Buff Out. The site is filled with driving fails. Some really bad fails! Like this must watch one. Incidentally, I’m not sure how the geniuses there figured out that a “woman” is … Continue reading
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Decorating – Toilet paper diorama
Artist Anastassia Elias has taken crafting to a whole new level with her intricate toilet paper roll dioramas. Precious little creations in something so disposable. Using manicure scissors and tweezers, Anastassia has created little worlds out of once seemingly insignificant … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #diorama, #toiletpaper
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Dinner Party Talk – Emmys
I believe I can sum up last night’s 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards in a few short words (unlike Al Pacino’s acceptance speech for best lead actor in a miniseries. NBC told him to wrap it up!). Here we go: Jimmy … Continue reading
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