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American Fun – National Parks Free Weekend
This weekend more than 100 national parks are offering free admission and discounted hotel rooms nearby. Some of the major parks participating are: Grand Canyon in Arizona Yosemite in California Rocky Mountain in Colorado Volcanoes in Hawai Acadia in Maine … Continue reading
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American Pets – Dog sings to crying baby
This video is a total heart warmer. People (read: parents) always say to be extra careful with big dogs and babies, but I sense a lifelong friendship in this duo. This Husky-looking dog sits by a crying baby’s crib and … Continue reading
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Strangers on a Train
New Yorkers are forced to get along. We’re often squeezed into tight spots with too many people, particularly on the subway. On my ride this morning, a large woman tried to wedge herself into a spot too small for her … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #cindyadams, #newyorkcity
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Pet Fun – NYC Canine-Friendly Bars
New Yorkers’ two great loves, their dogs and bar hopping, are no longer at odds with one another. Many bars are now opening their doors to man’s other best friend (read: dog, not booze), and Huffington Post has conveniently compiled … Continue reading
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American Icons – Statue of Liberty’s crown to close next year
Book your tickets to climb through Lady Liberty’s skull now, because next year, the statue’s crown will be closed once again. The 354 stairs (that’s about 15 flights of stairs) in the crown reopened after 9/11 on July 4, 2009. … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #stateofliberty
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Dinner Party Talk – Perseid meteor shower
Clear out your schedule for midnight tonight and tomorrow, because it’s time for the famously visible Perseid meteor shower. To see the meteors, find a dark sky and look toward the northeast. It’s “famously visible” because no binoculars or telescopes … Continue reading
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American Fun – Times Square Pop-Tarts store
As if Times Square wasn’t already teeming with enough mind-shattering excitement, the area’s newest store is particularly fantastic. Joining the Hershey’s and M&M’s store this week is Pop-Tart’s flagship store and cafe. Inside the cafe you’ll find Pop Tart sushi, … Continue reading
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What I’m Doing – Empire of the Sun
I had the thrill the other night to witness the musical magic that is Empire of the Sun. All summer, while working on my new book, I’ve been listening to their music. And to see them bring it to life … Continue reading
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American Fun – Shark Tank
Congrats to Barbara Corcoran and the rest of the Sharks! ABC has announced a new season of Shark Tank. Barb will be heading out west in the fall to tape new episodes and I just might swim out there with … Continue reading
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Animal Fun – Sloths!
I’m in love. Check out the Aviarios Del Caribe sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica, the world’s only sloth orphanage and bedroom of over a hundred very sleepy cuties whose lives have been saved by sloth whisperer Judy Arroyo. According to … Continue reading
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