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

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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

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American Fun – Oh, Betty!

New York may have had a BLACK cloud this weekend with a Times Square terrorism attempt, but alas, a WHITE lining has arrived: Betty White is in the Big Apple and preparing to host this week’s Saturday Night Live with … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Life 101 – Good Deeds

OLD SIGNS are one of my favorite garage sale finds. Was cleaning out the cottage this weekend and thought I’d share this vintage Pepsi sign I scored and remind you to vote for The Rosendale Theater Collective to receive the … Continue reading

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American Icon – Betty White

Watch the tease for Betty White’s upcoming Saturday Night Live appearance. I’m telling you…we’re going to laugh (and watch!) like it’s 1975! Who knew Betty white has a hottie husband? You go, Betty!

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