Category Archives: What’s Up WIth America?
American History – What a day!
First, President Obama made history by announcing to the world: “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Then, I’ve just learned that my new book with Zach Wahls, My Two Moms… looks like it will have … Continue reading
Gossip! Daily Show behind-the-scenes
A lot of great things are being said about Zach Wahls. During his appearance this week on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart said of our new book, My Two Moms: “This is a wonderful book. You will love it, you … Continue reading
American Pets – Food ALERT!
Westminster is concerned and wants you to know… If you have pets, three brands of dog treats may be tied to kidney failure in dogs. After mysterious illnesses in at least 600 U.S. dogs, the FDA has issued a warning … Continue reading
Life 101 – LaughFest
Speaking of rubber chickens, last year to kick off Gilda’s LaughFest (named for the late comedienne Gilda Radner) in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, a crowd of revelers gathered to break the Guinness Book of World Record for most tossed rubber … Continue reading
Gossip – Tour of Barb’s Apartment
When you’re skiing with the very daring Barbara Corcoran, you better be prepared to ski the trees. (Trust me, I know. And I squealed the entire time.) But now Barb has bravely gone where few New Yorkers dare, a tour … Continue reading
Good Hearted Fun – Cash Mobs!
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful. Take bringing home flowers when it’s not Valentine’s or a birthday, but when the special occasion is pure LOVE. We’ve had flash mobs at Grand Central, we’ve had senior citizen flash mobs … Continue reading
What’s Up with America? Facebook!
Go ahead and friend me on Facebook and see what happens if you de-friend me. Nothing. Some people take Facebook way too seriously. In unbelievably tragic news, a Tennessee man is charged with murder after killing a couple who deleted … Continue reading
What’s Up with America?
In 11th grade my study of the Hamadryas baboon won the behavioral division of the state science fair. I introduced toys into their African environment at the zoo and charted the effects in the “big love” baboon society. (Male leader … Continue reading
Weekend! – Last Laugh
Have you heard about the “Cinnamon Challenge”? (Maybe you’re trying it this weekend?) This popular Internet meme is a dare game in which a person tries to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon without vomiting or inhaling it. Thousands of videos … Continue reading
Holidays – Groundhog!
Happy (?) Groundhog’s Day, the day Punxsutawney Phil climbs out of his burrow in Pennsylvania at 7:20 a.m. in front of a crowd of 40,000 visitors to predict whether winter will “end” early. Today, he scurried back inside, indicating we’ve … Continue reading
