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Oscars – On the radio with Rita

If you’ve been following along, I’m often asked to comment on American culture. One of the things that I like so much about our big events — The Grammy’s, The Superbowl, The Oscars — is that those spectacles bring us all together on friendly territory as one nation under pop culture. These are the [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the day that it isn’t sappy to spread some love. I tied ribbons around heart-healthy dark chocolate bars and gave one to everyone in my yoga class this morning. The smiles I received far outweighed the few bucks I spent. Hey, which reminds me, don’t worry if you don’t have a lot [...]

Idea for a Happy New Year

Thankfully, we’ve survived multiple world end theories and are clicking over to another year… and you know what that means? Resolutions!!!

Here’s a Life 101 idea… don’t make resolutions! Instead, sit in bed on New Year’s morning and make a list of the things you dream of for the year. (From a new job [...]

Holidays – Ho ho ho!

Back in the days when we owned a restaurant, I liked to suit up. But when I grow up, I don’t think I could ever be a mall Santa. According to a survey of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas, whose many members sit on thrones at 1,130 malls in America, Santas are [...]

Holidays – My Kitty Litter Cake

It’s almost Halloween, so let’s go camping… I mean CAMPy. For your Halloween displeasure and for grossing out your friends, Lizz Winstead and I make for Howdini.com one of my personal favorite things to take to dinner parties: My infamous Kitty Litter Cake. Yep, I know what you’re thinking right now… that Martha Stewart [...]

Life 101 – Pumpkin Carving!

‘Tis the season to craft your pumpkin! My fabulous friend Lizz Winstead and I take to the Howdini stage to show you the easiest of all pumpkin carving tricks. Here’s a Life 101 idea for fall: Go out this weekend and pick your self a pumpkin. I wish I could display the fantastic pumpkin [...]

Holidays – Happy July 4th!

Today we celebrate our freedom. “IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776…The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events,…” Our Declaration of Independence and fight for freedom has continued to be an inspiration for oppressed people around the world. Let’s never forget we are “endowed by our [...]

American Fun – Summer!

I like sun. I like heat. But most of all, I like fun. And summer has it. From roller coasters to rides in my Mustang, summer is the time to let the wind rustle your hair and scream weeeeeeeee. Life 101 Advice: Plan some fun. 5 Easy Ideas: 1. Throw a kick-ball party. 2. [...]

Quick Fixes – Party Decorations

This post is packed with good advice. This week, I volunteered to decorate a restaurant for my friend Barbara Corcoran’s son’s graduation party. Advice #1: Check out ABC’s Shark Tank stars advice for entrepreneurs. I may be biased, but I think Barbara’s is the best. Advice #2: If you need something done, always ask [...]

Life 101 – Have a Party!

Summer is upon us and what do we want? To let our hair down, people! Get our groove on! You know… Summertime, where the living is easy…and FUN. Have you planned a party? Here’s my advice: plan one! My Life 101 party plan: 1) Pick a date. 2) Invent a cocktail… (or steal my [...]

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