Category Archives: Life 101

American Pets – Dogs in costume

Halloween is less than a week away. Have you decided on your costume yet? I’m debating my own, but Westminster has already picked out his wig. There is something so cute about dogs dressing up, which makes The Tompkins Square … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

If you want to see titillating and tasteless, pick up a copy of this month’s GQ. Photographer Terry Richardson brings to life high school fantasies in a photoshoot featuring Glee’s Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, and Cory Monteith. It makes me … Continue reading

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Talented kids – 9 year old Noelle

Check out Noelle as she rocks Christina Aguilera’s “Hurt.” This is a talented young girl. What bothers me… is looking at the YouTube comments. Some people are just plain mean, complaining about her “pitchiness,” her being “fame hungry,” and that … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Happy Days

It seems to be the week of the death of our TV parents. First, Mrs. Cleaver now Mr. Cunningham. (Florence Henderson please call your doctor!) I spent many a Tuesday night of my childhood watching Happy Days, followed by Laverne … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Rent Is Too Damn High Party

Only in New York could we have a gubernatorial candidate as heinous as Carl Paladino, as notorious as former Madam Kristin Davis, and as spectacular as Jimmy McMillan. Last night, Andrew Cuomo, the man who should be governor, held his … Continue reading

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Talented kids – Willow Smith

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith must be thrilled with their kids talents. First, son Jaden shines as an actor in the Pursuit of Happyness, and now daughter Willow is rockin’ the music scene. Take a looksie at Willow’s music … Continue reading

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Life 101 – RIP Barbara Billingsley

Barbara Billingsley, also known as June Cleaver, also known as the woman who made vacuuming in pearls a cultural phenomenon, died Saturday at her home in Santa Monica. She was 94. Billingsley appeared in a few movies in the mid-40’s … Continue reading

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Travel – iPhone in Space

If you’ve never personally been to outer space, this video is definitely worth a watch. Luke Geissbuhler and his 7-year-old son Max successfully sent an iPhone into space attached to a weather balloon. They launched from Newburgh, NY (a stone’s … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Part of Your World

In my continuing efforts to bring a huge happy smile to your face, here’s “Part of Your World” shot underwater (and brilliantly lip synched) by a real life Mermaid playing Ariel! Created by brother and sister team Or and Shir … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Apple picking & Leaf peeping

Don’t forget to check out my fall and family-friendly fun tips on the Daily Beast’s Buzz Board. This weekend I’m taking my own advice and going to an orchard to pick some apples and then take a hike and look … Continue reading

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