Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
When I Grow Up – Choreographer
In our continuing look at careers I didn’t try (yet), today we visit with a choreographer. Not just any choreographer. John Jacobson, the choreographer for the song Planet Rock. I’m not sure what to say about his choreography, except to … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
‘Tis the season. I’m trying to play nice in all my reindeer games, even though last Saturday some fat guy at the mall called me a Ho three times! I started to get mad, but then a little kid climbed … Continue reading
Life 101 – Learning how
We all are on a learning curve. (And hopefully the learning never stops!) This adorable tot is learning how to drink from the hose, yet something just keeps getting in the way. Himself! Is this an allegory for life? I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, drinking from the hose
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Famous Dogs – Lassie
Whether it was a fire in the barn or a neighborhood kid who’d fallen through thin ice, you could count on Lassie, one of pop culture’s most famous dogs. Lassie’s character is based on Eric Knight’s short story, Lassie Come-Home, … Continue reading
Posted in American Pets, Famous Pets, Pet Fun, Pop Culture Pop-Up, Uncategorized
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American Icons – Oprah Book Club
She’s bringing back the classics! Just like Oprah brought Tolstoy back into style when she chose Anna Karenina as a book club pick, she’s about to put Dickens on the map this holiday season. The newest Oprah Book Club pick … Continue reading
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History of Fun – Obscure English words
What I’m loving right now: Heather Carreiro’s list of twenty old English words that should make a comeback. When was the last time you heard someone say “jargogle”? Probably around 1692, when John Locke last used it to describe something … Continue reading
American Fun – Santa eats cookies
HO HO HO! If you’d like a chuckle (and perhaps the munchies), watch Santa Eats Cookies from our brilliant friends at JibJab. Oh, and after you’re done laughing, if you suddenly realize that you haven’t sent a single Christmas card, … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bruce littlefield, #santa, christmas cards, ecard, jibjab, santa eats cookies
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What I’m Doing – Bruce on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards
I love being on Cindy Dole’s Home Wizards on LA News Talk 980. Cindy is a home, garden and lifestyle expert that believes “home improvement IS life improvement!” She always has great ideas and a sense of humor and our … Continue reading
When I Grow Up – Hand Model
In our continuing look at careers I’m glad I didn’t pick, let’s zoom in on a hand model. This piece from CBS News might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up because this woman is SO … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bruce littlefield, #cbs news, #couric, #hand model
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American Fun – Rudolph balloon tragedy
I have not been able to look at a Segway the same since the creator of Segway drove his Segway tragically off that cliff… Now, in the Rudolph balloon tragedy the Segways circle around like vultures at the Christmas Parade … Continue reading
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