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J.R. Martinez Wins Dancing with the Stars and Restores My Faith in America

If you didn’t already know, J.R. Martinez was my frontrunner for the title of Season 13′s DWTS champion. The man could dance. He had charisma. And most of all, he had a backstory that literally made me cry every time … Continue reading

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The NYC Veteran’s Day Parade

Marchers in the NYC Veteran’s Day Parade are congregating in Madison Square Park, so obviously I went downstairs to show my respect. Thank a Veteran today.

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Happy Veteran’s Day!

“These are the times that try men’s souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and … Continue reading

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Foxtrot Goes Free!

In an effort to pressure me into giving her grandchildren (being single doesn’t matter; Jeanie Carroll thinks I can pull a Bristol Palin), my mother kidnapped my 8-year-old cousin last week and officially made him her own. This is a … Continue reading

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Magnolia High School Does Katy Perry’s “Firework”

Thanks to Audrey Marks for sharing this video. Props to Houston-area Magnolia High School for being so freakin’ awesome.

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Save Sacred Heart School, Highland Falls, NY

I received some pretty upsetting news tonight – that after 80 years of top-notch education, service and community, Sacred Heart School in Highland Falls, NY (my elementary school) may have to shut its doors in June. Sacred Heart has not … Continue reading

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God Bless Our Troops

While we all may differ on politics, religion, ethics, business, education…whatever, there is no denying that we need to honor the men and women who proudly serve our country and protect our freedom. Visit www.missionserve.org to find a Veterans Day … Continue reading

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Help Salesian High School Send Care Packages to the Troops

I’m usually on the other side when it comes to caring about Notre Dame (as in I’m usually on the side that wants to beat the Fighting Irish), but since this is for a good cause, I’ll support it. Salesian … Continue reading

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Good Friends Doing Good Things

I’m super lucky that I have friends who believe in certain causes. And I’m really lucky that I have friends who are active. If I didn’t, I 1) wouldn’t have anything to blog about, and 2) would not be able … Continue reading

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Cornhole for a Cause this Saturday

As the reigning champion of the annual Ocean Avenue Cornhole Tournament, I feel it is my duty to let you guys know that you can actually toss those beanbags in the air for a good cause this weekend. On Saturday, … Continue reading

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