Tag Archives: #americana

Life 101 – Lily the Bear

BEAR REALITY TV!!! Last year I watched a cow give birth at the Dutchess County Fair. Right now, thousands are watching on a live streaming cam as Lily the Bear is in labor within her den. UPDATE: She’s given birth … Continue reading

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American Pets – Piano Pug

Nothing like a pug with talent and a sense of humor. Play it pug! (Definitely worth 24 seconds of your time! His expression is true talent.)

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Dinner Party Talk – Communication

I’ve just arrived at #Sundance and will be Tweeting what I see and overhear live. Reminded me of a recent dinner party conversation: “We’ve gone from stone tablets to horseback messengers, party lines to chat rooms, answering machines to text … Continue reading

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American Fun – Talking dogs

Here’s a giggle – Talking dogs. A husky that says “I love you.” A boxer that sounds the siren. And a puppy that whistles. Westminster wants to know what tricks your dog can do. He’s all ears.

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American Fun – Dolly

Happy birthday to Dolly Parton!!! Every time I see or hear her, it brings a schoolboy grin to my face. There’s nothing more fun than putting a little Dolly in your day. Especially this version, which looks like my office … Continue reading

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American Hype – Apple Tablet

Apple always manages to create an enormous amount of suspense and buzz surrounding a new product. Gadget fans have long predicted that Apple would eventually produce a “tablet” computer, and yesterday Apple sent out media invites for a press event … Continue reading

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American Icon – I Have a Dream

Hats off on this January day to the peaceful principles and progressive messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a holiday perhaps to ponder what we might do to help others and spread Dr. King’s message of peace. In … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – The Fonz

Happy Days is a monolithic icon in American television and gave birth to Arthur Fonzarelli, aka “The Fonz”- poster boy for Aaaaymerican “cool.” Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler (hilarious today as attorney Barry Zuckerkorn on Arrested Development) was a … Continue reading

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American Fun – Play-Doh

Did you know Play-Doh, the classic toy beloved (and tasted – yuck!) by kids everywhere originally came in only one color – white – because it was originally patented as a wallpaper cleaning material by an inventor named Noah McVicker. … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop Up – Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Here’s an uplifting childhood memory: Put a little Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah in your day! Make it the kind of day you can’t open your mouth without a song zipping out. This is from Song of the South. And here’s Michael Jackson fronting … Continue reading

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