Tag Archives: #americana
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Weebles
WEEBLES WOBBLE Remember Weebles, the roly-poly toys from the 1970s? Shaped like eggs with a weighted bottom, they wobbled when pushed, but would always right themselves, hence the slogan “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” I had numerous sets … Continue reading
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American icons – The Smiley
Use of the internet and “emoticons” have made him (and his various friends and family) ubiquitous these days, but have you ever wondered about the origins of the Smiley Face? He was invented in 1964 by Harvey Ball. A life … Continue reading
Life 101 – Health Tip
Top Doc Advice: Was out to dinner last night with Dr. Bill Gray, head of cardiovascular studies at Columbia University Medical Center, and he gave me a #health tip. If you’re having a physical, ask that your blood pressure be … Continue reading
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American Fun – Getting Outside
The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to make a resolution to spend more time outside in 2010. Make the “be out there resolution” and receive the “know, go, and grow” toolkit with facts, fun tips, and tools to help … Continue reading
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Perfect ’10
There will be many perfect moments in 2010. Here’s one from the first Sunday in the New Year. Watch as Florida’s Chandler Parsons sinks a 75 footer to give the Gators a win over NC State at the buzzer in … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Avatar
James Cameron’s #Avatar never seemed like a sure thing – giant blue aliens? 250 million dollar budget?! – but by now it’s obvious that his vision won out. After only two weeks in theaters, Avatar has already grossed over a … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Hee Haw Y’all!
HEE HAW! Some classic American Fun for ’10. I began performing this little ditty at 4. “I searched the world over and thought I found true love. You met another and pfft you were gone.” I always managed particularly dramatic … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop-Up – Hee Haw!
Thought Hump day needed some classic American Fun…. I began performing this little ditty at 4. “I searched the world over and thought I found true love. You met another and pfft you were gone.” I always managed particularly dramatic … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Double Dare
One of my co-guests on my recent appearance on The View was Marc Summers! These days Marc hosts Unwrapped, a brilliant series that shows behind-the-scenes details on all kinds of classic American foods. Back in the day, however, he was … Continue reading
National Fruitcake Toss Day
In America, the fruitcake has become the laughing stock of Christmas foods. Tonight Show host Johnny Carson might be to blame, as he joked that there is really only one fruitcake in the world, and its just passed from family … Continue reading
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