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Travel – Packing it up

If you’ve flown lately, you know it’s annoying. There was an elderly woman in front of me at security recently who hadn’t flown since 1962. Militant TSA personnel had her shaking in her support hose. They seized a small can … Continue reading

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Pet Fun – Smallest and Largest Dogs Meet

When the world’s smallest dog met the world’s biggest dog yesterday in Central Park, there was a whole lot of adorable going on. Giant George the Great Dane is so large, his owners have to keep him from walking near … Continue reading

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American icons – Oprah

Today, Oprah dances out with John Travolta to begin her show’s last and final year. Though she’ll continue making life-inspiring television at her OWN network (launching in early 2011), it’s the O Show’s last hurrah. During her years on TV, … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Keeping house

In Edgewater Farm‘s mailbag this week was the uber envelope known as Val-Pak. No wonder the housing market frightens some people! Each coupon was a ticket to trouble. “Need new roof?” “Got mold?” “Breathing problems?” “Bathroom embarrassing?” “New siding!” “How … Continue reading

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American Fun – Trailer Chic

On top of the Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town, there are seven shiny, custom designed Airstream Trailers that hotel guests can reserve for an evening in lace-covered or fairy tale or blue polka-dotted bliss. I probably won’t be making … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Ugly Dance

Before you accomplish anything else worthwhile today, you have to turn yourself into the ultimate Ugly Dancer. I love to dance (a little better than my Ugly Dancer twin), and nothing makes you feel better than a little good music. … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Super Mario Proposal

There are a thousand ways to say, “Will you marry me?” Especially if you’re a computer genius. Adam tells his girlfriend he’s created a “spin” on the classic Super Mario, and when she gets to a certain level, a little … Continue reading

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Pet Fun – Ok Go’s “White Knuckles”

I’m definitely loving Ok Go’s new music video for “White Knuckles“, which features everybody’s fave four-legged friends. Really, it’s a dog wow! How did all those dogs hit their barks…I mean marks, so perfectly? The band is known for using … Continue reading

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Life – Remembering 9/11

“Peace is not something you wish for; It’s something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.” –Robert Fulghum

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

September 11 The event that changed the way we live. How do we commemorate, but not use it for political gain? Sarah P and Glenn B have a plan. If you’re headed to Alaska, tickets for their mysterious “event” range … Continue reading

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