Category Archives: What I’m Doing

Life 101 – Swimmer Dave Barra

Here’s a shout out to my friend Dave Barra, who has battled back against the odds and is in the running, um, swimming, to become the “World Open Swimming Man of the Year.” Dave, one of the sweetest hearts I … Continue reading

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American Fun – Snow White remix

Fresh, unique and as the DailyWhat says, a “Feast For The Senses.” Do your day a favor and listen to the magic of dice-master Pogo. He slices, dices and creates a menu of visual and auditory deliciousness. His latest, “Wishery,” … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

It’s Halloween. Is your yard decorated? Costume picked? Candy bought? This year, according to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $17.99 on candy, $20.75 on costumes and $14.54 on decorations. A few of the yards in my … Continue reading

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Holidays – Bruce Carves Pumpkins on Howdini

If you haven’t already carved your pumpkin, it’s time to get, um, pumpkin-carving. I love me some jack-o-lanterns, and we have a whole brood at my country house. I got together with my fabulous friend Lizz Winstead at Howdini to … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

If you want to see titillating and tasteless, pick up a copy of this month’s GQ. Photographer Terry Richardson brings to life high school fantasies in a photoshoot featuring Glee’s Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, and Cory Monteith. It makes me … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Apple picking & Leaf peeping

Don’t forget to check out my fall and family-friendly fun tips on the Daily Beast’s Buzz Board. This weekend I’m taking my own advice and going to an orchard to pick some apples and then take a hike and look … Continue reading

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Holidays – Happy Howloween

Halloween. It’s not just for kids anymore! 65% of dog owners (there are 77.5 million pet dogs in America) say they will be including dogs in their Halloween plans and 45% of those say the dogs will resent the costumes. … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For Your Weekend

A miner miracle. The world watched as 33 Chilean miners were plucked from a half-mile below the earth’s surface. They were greeted by cheers, honking horns, and fighting wives and mistresses. Awkward family reunion! According to research done by Ancestry.com, … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Good people places & things

Here’s an idea for your morning: this week join me in passing along news about good people, places & things. Use your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Digg, letter to grandma, or just a smile to make someone else’s day better. Maybe … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Charity and goodness

All this week to counter the onslaught of the negativity of politics, I’m running with things that prove people ARE good. I encourage you to support “Running for James,” a race organized in my home state of South Carolina to … Continue reading

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