Let's Do Something New!

This new thing suggestion was from TIMOTHY KELLY, who suggested that I do a “random good deed” for a new thing to do. I loved the idea, but was not sure how to execute it. My car got a flat tire a few nights ago so I went to a deli nearby to wait for the tow truck. Then I met a humble beautiful woman who lit up the place she worked (Jerry’s famous Deli) and I knew this was a moment to give back. I thank Timothy Kelly because it made what would have been a frustrating night for me, a beautiful experience. Sometimes just stopping for a second and noticing a hard worker who puts smiles on the faces of everyday customers, and who never usually gets recognition for it, is a good thing to do. But it’s even more fun to surprise that person with a tiny gift.  Here it is. Click play to watch the random good deed played out. And thanks again to Timothy Kelly for the idea.

This was a suggestion from  Craig Gummer–that I try something as an adult that I HATED as a kid!  The first thing that came to mind was BRUSSELS SPROUTS.  I could not imagine EVER liking these horrible things. I used to hide them under the carpet when I was forced to eat all my “vegetables”. (thank God we had a dog) They were repulsive to me back then, and just the thought of eating them now made me angry that Craig should suggest I be put through that torment all over again….BUT–..my good friend Angela SWORE by a recipe that guaranteed I would like them if prepared as instructed…….I did not believe there was even  a WAY to cook brussel sprouts that would make them edible unless you fried them and covered them in chocolate….

BUT—With the help of my good friend (and secret chef) Bernard, we executed this NEW THING challenge with grace and ease,…(and garlic)….Press play and see if I am now a fan of Brussel Sprouts as an adult…….did my feelings change???  Craig this ones for you….

OK my favorite dessert in the world is a SMORE. But I decided this year, why wait till I go camping?? I can do this at home…….can’t I???  Well, Press play and see if doing one SMORE thing was a good idea……

Who knew in L.A. there was something as innocent as a 70′s, 80′s sing-along at a BAR! Once a month at the M-bar a bunch of people get together and sing their heart out to the songs we forgot we knew (no need to hand out song sheets, but they still do)  This was a NEW thing I KNEW I would love, and as an added plus my good friend Mark Cade played along to one of the classics…..here’s a hint…..Turn around bright eyes……..

I love coffee, but I found a NEW way to make it even better then it already is.  If you have a friend who never liked coffee, this might just win them over…….and it is soooo easy to do!  Click play and see……