Category Archives: Travel
Christmas History
DID YOU KNOW? That before the Griswold’s, America began tripping the #Christmas electric light fantastic rather simply on December 22, 1882, in the apartment of Edward H. Johnson, an inventor and the business partner of Thomas Edison. In a spirited … Continue reading
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Santa Letters
SANTA LETTERS Everyone knows #Santa Claus’s address. It’s “The North Pole.” And each year, since 1954 tiny Alaskan town of North Pole (population 2100) receives around 120,000 letters from around the world. Even letters without stamps are delivered, a rare … Continue reading
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AMERICAN FUN – Having a Ball!
Today, at long last, the TOY BALL has taken its rightful spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. The ball bounces its way into the its spot at the Rochester, NY “National Museum of Play” alongside other popular playthings … Continue reading
Breaking news! Summer ends.
MY SUMMER POSTCARD: SUMMER ’09. The summer Jon & Kate divorced, Michael died, and Obama cared. My summer started in Milan, Italy at an opening party for La Scala Opera House. (I would show you the pictures, but after one … Continue reading
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Happy Eats
S’MORES The summer is not complete until you’ve built a campfire and made s’mores! August 30th is “National Toasted Marshmallow Day” so why not step up to the campfire and make the treat so delicious, you have to have “some … Continue reading
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The Art of Guesting
HOW TO BE A GOOD GUEST. Doing interviews in Washington, D.C. this week for my new book, and staying at a friend’s house… With that and the popularity of “Staycations”, here are 5 courtesies to pack: #1. Bring a little … Continue reading
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Hot Dog Eating – New World Record!
ESPN: “Nothing short of staggering”… 68 hotdogs and buns in 10 minutes. Star spangled indigestion!!!
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Star Spangled Fun!
Of the resolution of independence, John Adams wrote to wife Abigail: “It ought to be solemnized with pom and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this … Continue reading
Christmas Lights Across the USA
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Life 101
Just returned from a magical vacation swimming with wild dolphin. If YOU ever have a chance to go swim with them in the open ocean… it’s highly recommended. Really helps bring life into perspective! The organization I always swim with … Continue reading
