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The Arts: Robert Frost

Posted by on Apr 27, 2009 in The Arts, Writers | 1 comment

Who’s the greatest American poet? Experts might nominate Longfellow...

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Americana: High School Reunions

Posted by on Apr 26, 2009 in Americana | 0 comments

They’re loved. And they’re hated. But the temptation to go back and...

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Actor: Bill Murray

Posted by on Apr 25, 2009 in Actor | 2 comments

Have I ever told you about the time Bill Murray sang “Happy...

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Americana: Fender Guitars

Posted by on Apr 24, 2009 in Americana | 0 comments

Picture Leo Fender in his California electronics workshop in the late 1930s....

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Food: Mrs. Rowe's Pies

Posted by on Apr 23, 2009 in Americana, Food | 5 comments

Okay, I realize this is way off the radar for most of you. It could go under...

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Singer: Bruce Springsteen

Posted by on Apr 22, 2009 in Music, Singer | 0 comments

  A first for me: a guest blogger. Reader JMQ from New Jersey (surprise!)...

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Kid Stuff: Dr. Seuss

Posted by on Apr 21, 2009 in Kids Stuff, The Arts | 1 comment

Interesting fact 1: The father and grandfather of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)...

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TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show

Posted by on Apr 20, 2009 in TV Show | 1 comment

Start with Barney Fife, only the best sitcom character ever. Add the sweetness...

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Americana: Girl Scout Cookies

Posted by on Apr 19, 2009 in Americana, Food, Kids Stuff | 0 comments

They’re inescapable. Your niece sells them. They’re outside the...

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Sports: The Harlem Globetrotters

Posted by on Apr 18, 2009 in Sports | 1 comment

The first whistled notes of “Sweet Georgia Brown” let you know that...

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