Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
Talented kids – Greyson on Ellen
Greyson Chance, the 12-year-old who has become the overnight sensation thanks to his version of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi. I think he’s… this year’s AMERICAN IDOL! In my opinion, he’s much more exciting than any of the final bunch. Here’s his … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Quiet Hero
My book, Quiet Hero, with Emmy award-winning TV host Rita Cosby hits bookshelves today. Do you ever truly know the mysteries that are your parents’ pasts? When Rita was 8 years old, she first noticed the scars etched across her … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Cholesterol
Heart disease is America’s leading cause of death. Butter, cheese, ice cream, French fries (the good things in life) are cloggers and clogged arteries = heart attack! Both my granddads had heart attacks, so I’m trying to lower my risk. … Continue reading
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Talented kids – Dumb parents!
Since you’re going to hear about this exploitative version of Beyonce’s Single Ladies, I thought I’d post it and have a little discussion. There is no doubt that these 7-year-old girls are talented! What is questionable is why their parents … Continue reading
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Quick Fixes – Need to Know
My uber talented friend Shelley Lewis is the executive producer of the new “Need to Know” on PBS, which premiered last Friday night. The show (and its accompanying website) will feature topics each week about which we all should be … Continue reading
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American Pets – Delta loses dog!
This story has torn my heart out. And make me want to never fly Delta Airlines again. Consumerist is reporting that Josiah Allen was flying back with Mexico with his dog Paco on Delta. He made it. The dog didn’t. … Continue reading
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American Hype – Carol Burnett on SNL
After the success of Betty White on SNL, there’s already a Facebook page called “Carol Burnett to Host SNL (PLEASE?)!” Its creator says that the divine Carol Burnett (one of my all-time favs) “would be an OUTSTANDING choice to host … Continue reading
Talented Kids – Greyson’s Paparazzi
Please welcome to the blog sixth-grader Greyson Michael Chance as he performs an unbelievably wonderful version of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at Edmond’s Sixth Grade Festival. Watch the smiling, giggling gaggle of young girls surrounding him. They could definitely start a … Continue reading
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American icons – Lena Horne
The world lost another legend today, the lovely Lena Horne is now singing in heaven. She was 92. The jazz singer and actress bravely fought against the bigotry that she said allowed her to entertain white audiences, but not socialize … Continue reading
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Everyday heroes – Nurses
This week is National Nurses Week, culminating on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, Nurse Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” after her habit of making rounds at … Continue reading
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