Favorite Mom Moments for #MothersDay at #DadChat

Momma Loves book coverIt’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. What are you doing for Mother’s Day? How about sharing your favorite Mom Moment with us at #DadChat this Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET. We have special guest Ali Smith, photographer and author of Momma Love joining us. And, you can win a personally autographed copy of her book for the mom in YOUR LIFE for this Mother’s Day.

Momma Love has again been included in The New York Times list of 8 best picks for Mother’s Day – Books to Share on Mother’s Day!

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Why Do Some Things Go Viral?

Going viral

Have you ever wondered why some things go viral while others don’t? Why one funny baby photo or video will be splashed all over the web and news while another equally funny one will get two views? Well, I have the answer. I know exactly what ingredients are needed to make any photo, video, or post go viral. It’s really quite simple.

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Fenway: An American Institution and Icon

I went to Fenway Park on April 23, 2014 just two days after the Boston Marathon. It was an awesome experience as the Red Sox beat The Yankees. And, we saw a Yankee Pitcher get thrown out of the game for use of pine-tar – what a dummy he was – right on his neck for the entire world (and umpires) to see!

Can you get any more iconic that this! I don’t think so – pure Americana!

Peter Yarrow and Me: Left and Right

Peter Paul & Mary - Folk Music

Peter Yarrow is one-third of the famous folk trio, Peter Paul & Mary. I’ve been a fan since the sixties when I attended a concert of theirs at The Hollywood Bowl. That concert was my first date ever. I was a young 15-year-old going out with a mature 16-year-old. I spent the entire concert working up the courage to put my arm around her shoulders as we sat, side by side, singing along to “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “If I Had a Hammer.”

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The Last Day: Let’s Do It #Skiing

The ski season ended April 20, 2014 at Park City Mountain. It was beautiful and this is me skiing from the top of the resort – in two takes – through two mogul fields and having a great last run of the season…come along for the ride!

Stones for Nelson Mandela

Visiting Johannesburg earlier this year, we went to Nelson Mandela’s house – the one in which he resided when he died. Outside, there were makeshift memorials which are shown in this short video…