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Dinner Party Talk – Froot Loops

The Washington Post has a very frightening, enlightening article today on what exactly is in Froot Loops. The answer is, um, U.S. regulators aren’t really sure. The FDA has no data on the impact on health of one of its … Continue reading

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Garage Sales – Bruce on Star 93.3

This morning I was on my favorite Hudson Valley radio station, Star 93.3, talking great garage sale finds with the fun Mark Bolger and sassy Kimberly Kay. (Vote for her on Regis & Kelly’s guest host competition!) Mark asked me … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Ellen out at Idol

Well, they come. They go. Ellen DeGeneres has announced she’s out at Idol. In a just released statement she says: “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the “American Idol” producers know that this didn’t feel like the right … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Saggy pants legal in NYC

Great news everybody: We can now wear our saggy pants without fear of repercussions. A New York judge ruled yesterday that saggy pants are distasteful and foolish, but legal. On April 20, a Bronx man was issued a ticket by … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Obama on The View

I love when a President talks pop culture. Remember when George Bush was on The Price is Right and had no idea how much the price of milk was? I ask you, have YOU heard of Snooki?

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Dinner Party Talk – Carrot flutes

My vegetable garden got me inspired to think of cool recipes and things to do with my veggies this weekend. While looking around for recipes, I found and listened to this unbelievable Vegetable Orchestra. It’s a must watch! As much … Continue reading

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American Fun – Grammar Snobs

Everyone knows someone who’s a grammar snob. (Especially that rather annoying breed who likes to keep tabs on “well” and “good”. For example, “You did good!” is constantly followed by a snippy, “Don’t you mean ‘well?’” Anyway, moving on.) Merriam-Webster … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Mailing Veggies

One of my favorite traditions is my annual overnight delivery of my first batch of veggies to my octogenarian grandparents in South Carolina. Every bit of the process is a delight, from anxiously waiting for the first blush of tomato … Continue reading

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Pet fun – Lawnmowing Shepherd

Stop what you’re doing this very minute and take 13 seconds to watch this German shepherd mow the lawn! It’s priceless.

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Garage Sale – Find of the week!

Rick Norsigian is my kind of garage sale shopper. He bought a collection of 65 glass negatives at a garage sale for $45. Today, his find–a never before seen collection of photographs by Ansel Adams–will go on display in California. … Continue reading

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