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Singer: James Taylor
I’m not sure James Taylor would approve of this description, but the word that comes to mind when I think about him is...
Read MoreTravel: Myrtle Beach
In my unfinished novel, I describe Myrtle Beach as “the painted harlequin of the Southeast coast.” I like that. That’s...
Read MoreFood: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ruth Wakefield holds a very important place in my life, and I didn’t even know her name until today. But I knew that someone invented...
Read MoreSports: College Football
Football has clearly become America’s favorite sport. The only question is which do you prefer, the NFL or the college game? For me,...
Read MoreAmericana: Craftsman Tools
Name all the things you can think of that come with a lifetime warranty. I’m sure there must be some, but only one comes instantly to...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Sesame Street
Educational! Enlightening! Entertaining! Today’s Great American Things post is brought to you by the letter E. You probably...
Read MoreMusic: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Has it been 25 years since your first record was issued? Have you been influential in rock history? That’s okay, I knew you wanted to...
Read MoreActress: Grace Kelly
There have been lots of beautiful women in Hollywood history who made great movie posters. Grace Kelly was a beautiful woman who actually...
Read MoreFood: The Varsity, Atlanta
“What’ll ya have!” For 81 years, visitors at The Varsity drive-in in Atlanta have been greeted with those words. In a...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Mad Magazine
It’s been written that “At the height of its influence, Mad was The Simpsons, The Daily Show and The Onion combined.” Of...
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