Category Archives: Life 101
Dinner Party Talk – Quiet Hero
Rita Cosby’s father had always refused to speak about his past. He grew up in Poland during the period before World War II, but after Rita found some of her father’s old belongings in a suitcase, she convinced him to … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Graduation
Flip that tassel and play some “Pomp and Circumstance”, because June means graduation! Whether you graduated ten years ago or you’re walking across the stage next weekend, take a moment to appreciate commencement with these classic blooper videos: the Totally-Fake-Trip-and-Fall … Continue reading
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Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Did you know it was first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War and was later expanded … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Gary Coleman Dies
Whatchoo talkin’ about Willis?! Sadly, Gary Coleman passed away today after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42. I hope he’s at peace. The last few years haven’t been so good. Here’s his appearance on Divorce Court. His wife said … Continue reading
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American Pets – Claude the Bear
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – I’m a Pepper!
I’m not a big soda drinker, but I am sometimes a Pepper! Dr. Pepper has always been sold as an alternative – it’s not quite root beer, not quite cola, but it’s all delicious. The commercials always reflect that uniqueness … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Garage Sale Season Opens
The season is upon us. This weekend I’ve already got a mapped out list of my garage sale stop and shops. Refer to Facebook for Jay Blotcher’s “off-beat yard sale,” (a pop-culture smorgasbord), Ken Greene’s “Yarden Sale,” (includes delights for … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Smoking Toddler
Shocking. Appalling. Outrageous. How could parents let their 2-year-old smoke more than a pack a day?! But Sumatran toddler Ardi Rizal is up to 40 cancer sticks a day thanks to his dear old dad who gave him his first … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Age erasing foods
We all (I think) want to live long, healthy lives, and in this age of work, work, work and stress, stress, stress, we need all the help we can get. Men’s Health has compiled a list of the 40 best … Continue reading
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Gossip! – Liza Minelli Single Ladies
The venerable Liza with a Z Minnelli will be performing Beyonce’s wildly popular “Single Ladies” in the movie Sex & the City 2, which opens (gasp) Friday! Here’s her wobbly version of the song… I love me some Liza, but … Continue reading
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