Tag Archives: #americana
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
It’s Halloween. Is your yard decorated? Costume picked? Candy bought? This year, according to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $17.99 on candy, $20.75 on costumes and $14.54 on decorations. A few of the yards in my … Continue reading
Holidays – National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day, and I better be hearing some happy meows from everyone. My dog Wes and I love cats, and who doesn’t? In honor of our feline friends, I just have to post my favorite YouTube cartoon, … Continue reading
Holidays – Halloween Cocktails
If you’re throwing a Halloween party this weekend, you’ll probably be starting your shopping, oh, yesterday. But you have plenty of time if you start today. I like to follow this formula for the three days leading up to my … Continue reading
American Fun – Pumpkin drop
Here’s a sport I’ve never seen before, but judging from the crowd gathered to watch, it’ll be one we’ll see again. It’s a Halloween trick unlike any other… and as one Youtube commenter wrote: “So American.” Watch as a 1,200 … Continue reading
Life 101 – People are awesome
This is a video of incredible people doing awesome things. Check it out. I watched it with mouth agape. Then, watched it again, trying to figure out which of these things I might be able to attempt. Answer: none.
Life 101 – Talking Animals
Here’s a good giggle for you. Walk on the Wild Side, currently airing on BBC One, takes a gander at what animals might say as they go about their life. There’s something about the English accent that takes it over … Continue reading










