Category Archives: Life 101

When I Grow Up – One Man Village People

In my continuing look at career paths I could have picked… I came across this: a one man Village People half time show! This star-studded performance is from The University of Connecticut Florida State game at the XL Center in … Continue reading

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Life 101 – A smile a day in 2011

As we head toward New Year’s, I thought I’d post one of the most iconic commercials of all time and suggest you join me in resolving to make at least one person smile a day in 2011. I don’t believe … Continue reading

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American fun – Puppy presents

I hope your Christmas was fantastic. If you’re on the East Coast there’s a happy possibility that you’re snowed in today. So, enjoy the fun and check out this adorable collection of some of the cutest, happiest, puppiest gifts around. … Continue reading

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HO HO HO – Merry Christmas!

I hope you woke up to a wonderful Christmas morning filled with the love and warmth. Here is our good friend Linus explaining Christmas. May you share the gift of love and have the joy of fun every day. Wishing … Continue reading

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Travel – Airport flash mob

I’m traveling around the country doing TV for TJ Maxx. Having been on a flight a day for the last week, as Johnny Cash sang, “I’ve been everywhere man!” Except for the old lady at Chicago O’Hare who was accosted … Continue reading

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Pet fun – Ugly dog

I’m in love. Isn’t this the cutest, ugliest dog you’ve ever seen? His bug eyes and crooked teeth left scrawny “Ug” overlooked and ignored for months as he sat and waited for the right person to adopt him from an … Continue reading

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When I Grow Up – Paraskier

How does someone wake up one morning with the idea of going to the top of a mountain, attaching a parachute to his back, and skiing off the peak? Well, this video of parachute skiing proves that at least two … Continue reading

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Pet fun – Youtube animals sing Jingle Bells

I love pets and the stage mothers who dress them up and get them to perform for us. As we head into winter and the final stretch days ’til Ho Ho Ho, here are the animals of Youtube singing “Jingle … Continue reading

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American fun – Santa gets down

Oh, Santa. How do you find the time? You let crying kids sit on your lap. You manufacture toys. You make your list, you check it twice. You deliver better than Fedex. AND you take to the street to get … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

That’s not Santa. Voyager 1, the unmanned spacecraft launched in 1977, is now 10 billion miles away from earth and about to leave our solar system and head to interstellar space. (Just to give you an idea of how far … Continue reading

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