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Famous Dogs – Lassie
Whether it was a fire in the barn or a neighborhood kid who’d fallen through thin ice, you could count on Lassie, one of pop culture’s most famous dogs. Lassie’s character is based on Eric Knight’s short story, Lassie Come-Home, … Continue reading
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American Icons – Oprah Book Club
She’s bringing back the classics! Just like Oprah brought Tolstoy back into style when she chose Anna Karenina as a book club pick, she’s about to put Dickens on the map this holiday season. The newest Oprah Book Club pick … Continue reading
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History of Fun – Obscure English words
What I’m loving right now: Heather Carreiro’s list of twenty old English words that should make a comeback. When was the last time you heard someone say “jargogle”? Probably around 1692, when John Locke last used it to describe something … Continue reading
American Fun – Santa eats cookies
HO HO HO! If you’d like a chuckle (and perhaps the munchies), watch Santa Eats Cookies from our brilliant friends at JibJab. Oh, and after you’re done laughing, if you suddenly realize that you haven’t sent a single Christmas card, … Continue reading
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What I’m Doing – Bruce on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards
I love being on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards on LA News Talk 980. Cindy is a home, garden and lifestyle expert that believes “home improvement IS life improvement!” She always has great ideas and a sense of humor and our … Continue reading
When I Grow Up – Hand Model
In our continuing look at careers I’m glad I didn’t pick, let’s zoom in on a hand model. This piece from CBS News might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up because this woman is SO … Continue reading
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American Fun – Rudolph balloon tragedy
I have not been able to look at a Segway the same since the creator of Segway drove his Segway tragically off that cliff… Now, in the Rudolph balloon tragedy the Segways circle around like vultures at the Christmas Parade … Continue reading
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Pet fun – Kitten riding turtle
Ride ’em, Cowboy! I mean, Cowkitty! My question is how does it happen that suddenly a kitten is riding on the back of a tortoise? It just seems so, well, unusual. But, hey, if this doesn’t make you smile, I … Continue reading
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American Fun – Christmas Movies
HERE ARE MY TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES #10 “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) #9 “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) #8 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) #7 “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) #6 “The Santa Clause” (1994) #5 “A Christmas Carol” … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Monday Morning Quarterback
Tis the season for NFL injuries. This weekend saw a whole slew of them: QB Brett Favre sprained his shoulder early during the Vikings-Bills game (which the Vikings went on to win lead by Tarvaris Jackson); Cowboys rookie wide receiver … Continue reading
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