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Actress: Katharine Hepburn
Judging from the number of Academy Awards won for Best Performance, Hepburn is the greatest American actress. She was nominated 12 times...
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It was tempting to begin this post, “Kids today…” But it’s not that kids of this generation are any different than...
Read MoreFilm: White Christmas
Viewing a special movie on Christmas Eve is a tradition in many families. Some watch It’s a Wonderful Life (Great American Things,...
Read MoreAmericana: Santa Claus, by Coca-Cola
Throughout history, around the world, people have had vastly different images of “Sintirklass,” “St. Nicholas,” and...
Read MoreThe Arts: The Gift of the Magi
Though it takes a distant back seat to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as our favorite Christmas literature, The Gift of the Magi has two...
Read MoreAmericana: The Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is about 200 miles long, from the Susquehanna in the north to the Atlantic Ocean. It touches six states and the District...
Read MorePerson: Brian Regan
I don’t think everyone knows Brian Regan’s comedy, which is a terrible shame. He’s clean, he’s visually...
Read MoreSinger: Bing Crosby
How popular was Bing Crosby? Well, he sold more than a half billion records. In addition, he was a megastar in movies and on radio and TV....
Read MoreSong: "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
Okay, I have to admit that, as I write this, the first snow of the season is pouring down outside. And “it doesn’t show signs...
Read MoreAmericana: The F.A.O. Schwartz Big Piano
F.A.O. Schwartz on 5th Avenue in New York is a fun place to visit, as much an experience as a store. But the highlight is the huge floor...
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