Tag Archives: #americana
American Fun – This Too Shall Pass
When I was in middle school, I tried to construct a Rube Goldberg type machine to win the science fair. Alas, my entry was a Rector Set-domino-Lincoln Log disaster. And…I didn’t win. But the band OK Go would have! Remember, … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Glee Live!
Have you seen Glee??? If not, click the picture and don’t stop believing that you must do whatever you have to do to watch Season 1 before Season 2 begins in April. It’s downright adorable. The cast from the hit … Continue reading
Use What You’ve Got Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Jinny, winner of the Use What You’ve Got giveaway! She commented: My favorite product is something that just about everyone is familiar with — ziploc bags. But beyond the standard household uses, they’re my go-to travel accessory. Ziploc … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop-Up: Parlate Inglese?
I’ve been taking improv with the inimitable Denny Dillon. One of my favorite improv acting exercises involves having a conversation in gibberish, a foreign language that you don’t speak. Have you ever thought what English sounds like to people who … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Snow my goodness!
I’m originally from South Carolina, where snow is as rare as a smile on Simon Cowell’s face, so every time I see snow it’s a WOW. Out in the park today with Westminster and his Rubber Chicken. According to the … Continue reading
American Fun – Sisters on the Fly
Met a lot of fun people in Palm Springs at #Modernism Week. For five hours (!), I modeled vintage swimsuits and signed my book, Airstream Living. Several people asked about cool trailer groups and I mentioned Sisters on the Fly, … Continue reading
American Fun – The Voice of the Subway
Riding the subway is a fact of life here in New York City. It’s HUGE – the subway covers 842(!) miles of track, stretching between 468 stations. If you’ve ridden the subway, you can probably recite the automated announcements by … Continue reading










