Category Archives: Life 101

American Fun – Chicken Monkey Duck

Songwriter Mike Phirman has a fun website that made me laugh and, now, a fun Sing-Along! You MUST TRY IT! Monkey chicken chicken monkey chicken duck duck chicken monkey monkey chicken monkey chicken chicken monkey duck monkey duck chicken duck … Continue reading

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American Fun – Beard Championships

In case you missed it, this past weekend the World Beard and Moustache Championships took place in Bend, Oregon. There were four fantastic facial hair categories: 1) Best moustache; 2) Best partial beard (goatees, van dykes, sideburns, musketeers, etc.); 3) … Continue reading

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Talented Kids – Baby Gaga

This weekend I went to a local production of Annie, and as I watched the little orphans sing “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” I had a thought: how great it is that all around the country, talented adults volunteer in … Continue reading

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American Fun – Shrek McRecall

Collectors around the country are scratching their heads this morning. McDonald’s has recalled 12 million of its “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses because the toxic metal cadmium has been discovered in the painted design. So if people return them, don’t use them, … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Sesame Street

This morning I woke up singing … and the question is: can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the Muppets, but Jim Henson‘s brilliant kids’ creation deserves an … Continue reading

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Rue – Thank you for being a friend

In memory of the sassy and vivacious Rue McClanahan, here’s a laugh, her fun interview with Dame Edna, confidant of the rich and famous. Let’s shake our curves, and sing us some Golden Girls theme song. Thank you for being … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Cool Charity

Did you know it costs just $80 to send a girl in Malawi to school for an entire year? And by helping a girl get an education, you can help change not only her life, but the lives of her … Continue reading

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Talented Kids – National Spelling Bee

Today, brilliant kids from across the country have gathered in Washington, D.C. to battle their nerves, work their brains, and kick off of the first rounds of the 83rd Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. All I remember from school spelling … Continue reading

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Pet fun – Orangutan and the Hound

This will make you smile. Once upon a time, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle of The Institute of the Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (with the clever acronym T.I.G.E.R.S.) was taking Surya the orangutan on their daily elephant ride, when they happened … Continue reading

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American Fun – Dishwasher Pete

When Pete Jordan’s mother told him to do the dishes, he took it to heart. Dishwasher Pete (as he calls himself) paid for his love of traveling by washing dishes in restaurants, fast food joints and cafes across the United … Continue reading

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