Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
Life 101 – Vote!
The United States presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the America. George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as President of the United States, and John Adams became the first Vice President … Continue reading
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Gossip! – Football Talk
Oh, how the mighty have fallen (in football, anyway). The Dallas Cowboys lost Sunday to the Jaguars, 24-17. Replacement QB Jon Kitna threw a few nice passes, one of which bounced gracefully off tight end Jason Witten’s helmet. And the … Continue reading
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American Pets – Granddogs
Newsweek calls it a “social trend.” I call it “totally adorable.” Grandparents across the country are caring for not only their actual grandkids, but also their kids’ dogs- their granddogs. “It’s an epidemic; everyone I talk to over 45 is … Continue reading
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Household Tips – New uses for old things
My friends at Real Simple have gotten extra- crafty and come up with a great list of new uses for old things. The sugar/Vaseline lip scrub is great for colder weather and those inevitable chapped lips, and the funnel twine … Continue reading
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American Fun – Punkin Chunkin
If you’re not lucky enough to live in a neighborhood with a bunch of marauding teens that find a use for your our old jack o’ lanterns (read: smash!), the residents of southern Delaware have solved the problem of getting … Continue reading
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Holidays – Bruce’s Cheap Halloween Tips
Like I told my friends at Howdini, nothing could be scarier this year than the economy! But luckily, I’ve got a whole roost of helpful LAST MINUTE hints to celebrate the holiday on the cheap. Check it out here and … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
It’s Halloween. Is your yard decorated? Costume picked? Candy bought? This year, according to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $17.99 on candy, $20.75 on costumes and $14.54 on decorations. A few of the yards in my … Continue reading
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Holidays – Bruce Carves Pumpkins on Howdini
If you haven’t already carved your pumpkin, it’s time to get, um, pumpkin-carving. I love me some jack-o-lanterns, and we have a whole brood at my country house. I got together with my fabulous friend Lizz Winstead at Howdini to … Continue reading
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Holidays – National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day, and I better be hearing some happy meows from everyone. My dog Wes and I love cats, and who doesn’t? In honor of our feline friends, I just have to post my favorite YouTube cartoon, … Continue reading
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Holidays – Halloween Cocktails
If you’re throwing a Halloween party this weekend, you’ll probably be starting your shopping, oh, yesterday. But you have plenty of time if you start today. I like to follow this formula for the three days leading up to my … Continue reading
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