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Talented kids – Dumb parents!
Since you’re going to hear about this exploitative version of Beyonce’s Single Ladies, I thought I’d post it and have a little discussion. There is no doubt that these 7-year-old girls are talented! What is questionable is why their parents … Continue reading
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Quick Fixes – Need to Know
My uber talented friend Shelley Lewis is the executive producer of the new “Need to Know” on PBS, which premiered last Friday night. The show (and its accompanying website) will feature topics each week about which we all should be … Continue reading
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American Pets – Delta loses dog!
This story has torn my heart out. And make me want to never fly Delta Airlines again. Consumerist is reporting that Josiah Allen was flying back with Mexico with his dog Paco on Delta. He made it. The dog didn’t. … Continue reading
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American Hype – Carol Burnett on SNL
After the success of Betty White on SNL, there’s already a Facebook page called “Carol Burnett to Host SNL (PLEASE?)!” Its creator says that the divine Carol Burnett (one of my all-time favs) “would be an OUTSTANDING choice to host … Continue reading
Talented Kids – Greyson’s Paparazzi
Please welcome to the blog sixth-grader Greyson Michael Chance as he performs an unbelievably wonderful version of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at Edmond’s Sixth Grade Festival. Watch the smiling, giggling gaggle of young girls surrounding him. They could definitely start a … Continue reading
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American icons – Lena Horne
The world lost another legend today, the lovely Lena Horne is now singing in heaven. She was 92. The jazz singer and actress bravely fought against the bigotry that she said allowed her to entertain white audiences, but not socialize … Continue reading
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Everyday heroes – Nurses
This week is National Nurses Week, culminating on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, Nurse Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” after her habit of making rounds at … Continue reading
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Life 101 – National Garden Day
May 7th is National Public Gardens Day – created to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and the various roles they play in our lives. So, if you’re not out planting your garden this weekend (like me!), get out and … Continue reading
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Talented Kids – SpongeBob Hero
Let’s throw some love to Miriam Starobin, a 12-year-old Long Island girl who saved her best friend’s life by using the Heimlich maneuver- a trick she learned from watching SpongeBob Squarepants. Miriam said that when she realized Allyson Golden was … Continue reading
Holidays – Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the 1862 battle between the victory of an under-manned, under-armed Mexican army against Napoleon III’s well-fortified French Army led by Napoleon III. We in America use it as an excuse to drink margaritas (Here’s a yummy … Continue reading
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