Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
Life 101 – National Garden Day
May 7th is National Public Gardens Day – created to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and the various roles they play in our lives. So, if you’re not out planting your garden this weekend (like me!), get out and … Continue reading
Holidays – Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the 1862 battle between the victory of an under-manned, under-armed Mexican army against Napoleon III’s well-fortified French Army led by Napoleon III. We in America use it as an excuse to drink margaritas (Here’s a yummy … Continue reading
Life 101 – A day at Wal-Mart
Oh, America. We’re consumers… And by the looks of this 24-hour time-lapse inside Wal-Mart, we’re consuming again. Captured on tape by Stephen Wilkes, this is a real portrait of America. Just in case you’re the “plan ahead type,” Wal-Mart is … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Telephone
Trust me. This is a MUST WATCH and you better catch it quick before the U.S. Military shuts it down. Here are our troops in Afghanistan doing their version of Lady Gaga’s Telephone. Even though I think Gaga’s Telephone video … Continue reading
Life 101 – How to Get a Good Deal
I’ve found that the technique I use at a garage sale to get a good deal, can apply to any purchase, even as big as a house. Here are 7 steps in the art: 1) Build a relationship with the … Continue reading
American Fun – Your Dog Here!
Working away on my upcoming book for dogs and want to include YOUR dog in the fun. Artist Paul Heath will immortalize a select bunch of furry friends (like Labradors Teddy & Winston, at left) to be included in the … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – A True Friend
This dead squirrel’s friend goes the extra mile and heroically stands up to a gang of crows who come wanting dinner. A must watch! (I’ll bet you that you show your friends.) Where was this squirrel when I was in … Continue reading










