Category Archives: Life 101
American Pets – Delta loses dog!
This story has torn my heart out. And make me want to never fly Delta Airlines again. Consumerist is reporting that Josiah Allen was flying back with Mexico with his dog Paco on Delta. He made it. The dog didn’t. … Continue reading
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American Hype – Carol Burnett on SNL
After the success of Betty White on SNL, there’s already a Facebook page called “Carol Burnett to Host SNL (PLEASE?)!” Its creator says that the divine Carol Burnett (one of my all-time favs) “would be an OUTSTANDING choice to host … Continue reading
Talented Kids – Greyson’s Paparazzi
Please welcome to the blog sixth-grader Greyson Michael Chance as he performs an unbelievably wonderful version of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at Edmond’s Sixth Grade Festival. Watch the smiling, giggling gaggle of young girls surrounding him. They could definitely start a … Continue reading
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American icons – Lena Horne
The world lost another legend today, the lovely Lena Horne is now singing in heaven. She was 92. The jazz singer and actress bravely fought against the bigotry that she said allowed her to entertain white audiences, but not socialize … Continue reading
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Everyday heroes – Nurses
This week is National Nurses Week, culminating on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, Nurse Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” after her habit of making rounds at … Continue reading
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Life 101 – National Garden Day
May 7th is National Public Gardens Day – created to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and the various roles they play in our lives. So, if you’re not out planting your garden this weekend (like me!), get out and … Continue reading
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Holidays – Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the 1862 battle between the victory of an under-manned, under-armed Mexican army against Napoleon III’s well-fortified French Army led by Napoleon III. We in America use it as an excuse to drink margaritas (Here’s a yummy … Continue reading
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American Fun – Oh, Betty!
New York may have had a BLACK cloud this weekend with a Times Square terrorism attempt, but alas, a WHITE lining has arrived: Betty White is in the Big Apple and preparing to host this week’s Saturday Night Live with … Continue reading
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Holidays – Mother’s Day
Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day week. You’ll want to find a way to appreciate the good way YOU turned out and thank your mom. She probably had a lot do… as Cher and Raquel explain. Ideas that will make Mother’s … Continue reading
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Life 101 – A day at Wal-Mart
Oh, America. We’re consumers… And by the looks of this 24-hour time-lapse inside Wal-Mart, we’re consuming again. Captured on tape by Stephen Wilkes, this is a real portrait of America. Just in case you’re the “plan ahead type,” Wal-Mart is … Continue reading
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