Category Archives: Life 101

American Icons – Challenger Tragedy

Today marks 25 years since the tragic accident that changed NASA forever. On January 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger exploded over the Atlantic, merely about a minute after take-off. Six astronauts and and a teacher were killed in the terrible … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Devotion

I’m coming to you from the Sundance film festival… more on that soon… but for now, a little American Idol. Idol fans might have already seen this, but for those of you who don’t typically watch American Idol, please do … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Headed to Sundance

I’m escaping the bitter chill of New York City and heading to where the grass is greener, snow is whiter: Park City Utah for Sundance. I’ll be skiing and tweeting gossip, movies, and temperatures from there this week. SO, if … Continue reading

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American Icons – Jack LaLanne

God got himself a personal trainer this week. Fitness icon Jack LaLanne, the father of the gym, died on Sunday of complications from pneumonia at the age of 96. His wife of 51 years, Elaine LaLanne (that’s her real name!) … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

Kick off. The Jets meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship this Sunday, and the winner will be going to the Super Bowl. That’s exciting, but not as exciting as the real kick off, which for the rest of … Continue reading

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Gossip – Bruce in NY Post’s Cindy Adams

It’s no secret that I’ve been a fan of the fabulous Cindy Adams since I moved to New York– not just because of her sassy writing and her gorgeous style, but for the fact she has a special spot in … Continue reading

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Garage Sales – Start your cleaning

There’s been a lot of talk since the New Year about guns and hunting. I don’t hunt with guns. I hunt with my bare hands, and before you know it, it’ll be that time of year again. If you really … Continue reading

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American Fun – Pac-Man Reality Show

Attention all Pac-Man lovers! (Wait, is there anyone who didn’t love playing that game?) The beloved arcade game of the ’80s is being resurrected – as a reality-TV show! In honor of the game’s 30th anniversary, Merv Griffin Entertainment is … Continue reading

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American Icon – I Have a Dream

Hats off on this January day to the peaceful principles and progressive messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. After our rough first week of the New Year, let us ponder today on what we each might do to help spread … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

New Year, New Woes. The Tragedy in Tucson was a gut puncher for the first week in the New Year. What concerns me is that after the crazy man’s rampage, one-day sales of handguns in Arizona jumped 60 percent over … Continue reading

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