Tag Archives: #americana

Pet fun – Dogs decorating

If you’re thinking about getting a pet for the holidays, Westminster and I want to encourage you to adopt. I found him in a rescue van outside the Westminster Dog Show 5 years ago and my life was happily enhanced. … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Bruce in New York Times

Sunday’s New York Times featured a story by Vivian Toy about the conundrum faced by buildings in New York City in holiday decorating. It is a Herculean effort to be fair and balanced to the variety of beliefs. The piece, … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Filmography 2010

The Golden Globes nominees were announced. Congrats to all. After I get back from my Christmas TV Tour (Philadelphia TV this a.m. headed to Chicago)… I’m going to spend the holidays going to one movie after another. I certainly won’t … Continue reading

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When I Grow Up – Choreographer

In our continuing look at careers I didn’t try (yet), today we visit with a choreographer. Not just any choreographer. John Jacobson, the choreographer for the song Planet Rock. I’m not sure what to say about his choreography, except to … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Learning how

We all are on a learning curve. (And hopefully the learning never stops!) This adorable tot is learning how to drink from the hose, yet something just keeps getting in the way. Himself! Is this an allegory for life? I’m … Continue reading

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Famous Dogs – Lassie

Whether it was a fire in the barn or a neighborhood kid who’d fallen through thin ice, you could count on Lassie, one of pop culture’s most famous dogs. Lassie’s character is based on Eric Knight’s short story, Lassie Come-Home, … Continue reading

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American Icons – Oprah Book Club

She’s bringing back the classics! Just like Oprah brought Tolstoy back into style when she chose Anna Karenina as a book club pick, she’s about to put Dickens on the map this holiday season. The newest Oprah Book Club pick … Continue reading

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History of Fun – Obscure English words

What I’m loving right now: Heather Carreiro’s list of twenty old English words that should make a comeback. When was the last time you heard someone say “jargogle”? Probably around 1692, when John Locke last used it to describe something … Continue reading

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American Fun – Santa eats cookies

HO HO HO! If you’d like a chuckle (and perhaps the munchies), watch Santa Eats Cookies from our brilliant friends at JibJab. Oh, and after you’re done laughing, if you suddenly realize that you haven’t sent a single Christmas card, … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Bruce on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards

I love being on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards on LA News Talk 980. Cindy is a home, garden and lifestyle expert that believes “home improvement IS life improvement!” She always has great ideas and a sense of humor and our … Continue reading

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