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American Fun – Sisters on the Fly

Met a lot of fun people in Palm Springs at #Modernism Week. For five hours (!), I modeled vintage swimsuits and signed my book, Airstream Living. Several people asked about cool trailer groups and I mentioned Sisters on the Fly, … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Voice of the Subway

Riding the subway is a fact of life here in New York City. It’s HUGE – the subway covers 842(!) miles of track, stretching between 468 stations. If you’ve ridden the subway, you can probably recite the automated announcements by … Continue reading

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Pet Fun – Law & Order Drives Dogs Crazy!

There’s a hilarious article in the New York Post today about a strange canine condition that’s sweeping the nation. Dogs across America apparently go crazy for the Law & Order theme! Something about the tone and spacing of the notes … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Alice In Wonderland

Avatar finally brought movies in 3D to the masses, and became a monster hit in the process. On March 5th Disney will release its own 3D extravaganza, Tim Burton‘s wonderfully weird adaptation of Alice In Wonderland. The “Sexiest Man Alive” … Continue reading

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Dinner party talk – kids

At the pool in Palm Springs at the Hideaway, couple says they are teaching their four-year-old son to whistle. Son forms mouth in an ‘O’ while Dad whistles. Son is thrilled he’s “whistling!” Oh, the joyful innocence of youth. Teach … Continue reading

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History of Fun – Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots

At #moderism week been out shopping. Bought some treasure, including some 1960s toys. Memba the battle of the century? I enjoyed countless bouts between eternal heavyweight rivals Red (my brother) and Blue (me), but what’s the history behind the famous … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – I Swear!

Did you know that in ancient Rome, when a man testified in court, he would swear on his testicles? (Pre-Bible) It’s apparently how we got the word “testimony.” Enjoy your dinner.

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Giveaway – Win a Signed Copy of Use What You’ve Got

#SharkTank is up for renewal – if you want a new season, let ABC know! In the spirit of the show, I’m giving away a signed copy of Use What You’ve Got, the national bestseller I wrote with Barbara Corcoran. … Continue reading

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American Fun – Bruce at Modernism Week

This week beautiful Palm Springs welcomes Modernism Week – an annual celebration of mid-century design. This year, the fun includes the beloved Airstream trailer and I’ve been invited to do a poolside book signing (surrounded by 8 shiny Airstream!) at … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Frisbee

Fred Morrison, former World War II veteran and inventor of the iconic Frisbee, passed away on Tuesday. Morrison got his start playing with cake pans on the beach, and eventually sold his toy idea to Wham-O, where it almost instantly … Continue reading

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