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Life 101 – Zsa Zsa’s Exercise RegiMEN

Hello, Dah-lings! My heart goes out to Zsa Zsa Gabor as she battles the Time Monster. Let’s send her some love and prayers… and perhaps even adopt the exercise regimen that got her to 94 years of age! Maybe it’s … Continue reading

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Holidays – Happy National Fruitcake Toss Day!

The fruitcake is the laughing stock of Christmas foods. Legendary Tonight Show host Johnny Carson used to joke that there is really only one fruitcake in the world, it is just passed from family to family. Each January 3rd is … Continue reading

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Quick Fixes – Resolutions

Top 5 resolutions: Get in shape. Spend more time with friends and family. Stop smoking. Get out of debt. Enjoy life more. All that sounds good, but the quickest fix I know to living your best life is to allow … Continue reading

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Life 101 – New beginnings

A new year awaits you. As you head into the first week of your year, watch this video of a bird hatching in a human hand. It is simply amazing. Though the universe is timeless, I think of the new … Continue reading

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Holidays – New Year’s Opossum Drop

What are YOU doing for New Year’s? Forget Snooki in a ball, especially now that it’s been moved to Jersey! Instead, how about ringing in the #NewYear with North Carolina’s infamous “Opossum Drop.” Yep, you’ve read correctly. In Brasstown, NC, … Continue reading

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American Icons – RIP Rosie the Riveter

Geraldine Doyle, who was the inspiration for “Rosie the Riveter,” (J. Howard Miller’s iconic WW2-era poster “We Can Do It!”) passed away this Sunday in her hometown of Lansing, Michigan. She was 86. From the Lansing State Journal: “‘Rosie the … Continue reading

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When I Grow Up – One Man Village People

In my continuing look at career paths I could have picked… I came across this: a one man Village People half time show! This star-studded performance is from The University of Connecticut Florida State game at the XL Center in … Continue reading

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Life 101 – A smile a day in 2011

As we head toward New Year’s, I thought I’d post one of the most iconic commercials of all time and suggest you join me in resolving to make at least one person smile a day in 2011. I don’t believe … Continue reading

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American fun – Puppy presents

I hope your Christmas was fantastic. If you’re on the East Coast there’s a happy possibility that you’re snowed in today. So, enjoy the fun and check out this adorable collection of some of the cutest, happiest, puppiest gifts around. … Continue reading

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Travel – Airport flash mob

I’m traveling around the country doing TV for TJ Maxx. Having been on a flight a day for the last week, as Johnny Cash sang, “I’ve been everywhere man!” Except for the old lady at Chicago O’Hare who was accosted … Continue reading

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