Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
Holidays – New Year’s Opossum Drop
What are YOU doing for New Year’s? Forget Snooki in a ball, especially now that it’s been moved to Jersey! Instead, how about ringing in the #NewYear with North Carolina’s infamous “Opossum Drop.” Yep, you’ve read correctly. In Brasstown, NC, … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Hype, Dinner Party Talk, Famous Pets, Holidays, Life 101, Parties, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #newyearseve, #opossumdrop
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American Icons – RIP Rosie the Riveter
Geraldine Doyle, who was the inspiration for “Rosie the Riveter,” (J. Howard Miller’s iconic WW2-era poster “We Can Do It!”) passed away this Sunday in her hometown of Lansing, Michigan. She was 86. From the Lansing State Journal: “‘Rosie the … Continue reading
Posted in American Icons, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #geraldinedoyle, #rosietheriveter
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When I Grow Up – One Man Village People
In my continuing look at career paths I could have picked… I came across this: a one man Village People half time show! This star-studded performance is from The University of Connecticut Florida State game at the XL Center in … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Life 101, Uncategorized, When I Grow Up
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #villagepeople
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Life 101 – A smile a day in 2011
As we head toward New Year’s, I thought I’d post one of the most iconic commercials of all time and suggest you join me in resolving to make at least one person smile a day in 2011. I don’t believe … Continue reading
American fun – Puppy presents
I hope your Christmas was fantastic. If you’re on the East Coast there’s a happy possibility that you’re snowed in today. So, enjoy the fun and check out this adorable collection of some of the cutest, happiest, puppiest gifts around. … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Pets, History of Fun, Holidays, Life 101, Pet Fun, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #christmas, #christmaspresents, #puppies
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HO HO HO – Merry Christmas!
I hope you woke up to a wonderful Christmas morning filled with the love and warmth. Here is our good friend Linus explaining Christmas. May you share the gift of love and have the joy of fun every day. Wishing … Continue reading
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Travel – Airport flash mob
I’m traveling around the country doing TV for TJ Maxx. Having been on a flight a day for the last week, as Johnny Cash sang, “I’ve been everywhere man!” Except for the old lady at Chicago O’Hare who was accosted … Continue reading
Pet fun – Ugly dog
I’m in love. Isn’t this the cutest, ugliest dog you’ve ever seen? His bug eyes and crooked teeth left scrawny “Ug” overlooked and ignored for months as he sat and waited for the right person to adopt him from an … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Party Talk, Famous Pets, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #ugliestdog
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When I Grow Up – Paraskier
How does someone wake up one morning with the idea of going to the top of a mountain, attaching a parachute to his back, and skiing off the peak? Well, this video of parachute skiing proves that at least two … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Life 101, Travel, When I Grow Up
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #parachuteskiing
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Pet fun – Youtube animals sing Jingle Bells
I love pets and the stage mothers who dress them up and get them to perform for us. As we head into winter and the final stretch days ’til Ho Ho Ho, here are the animals of Youtube singing “Jingle … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #jinglebells, #performingdogs
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