Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield

Gossip! – Football Talk

America’s big game this weekend was Cowboys at Vikings, where Tony Romo took on Brett Favre and his 41 years. Big expectations surround these teams, both 1-3, but the Vikings scraped off a win with a field goal. The Cowboys … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Apple picking & Leaf peeping

Don’t forget to check out my fall and family-friendly fun tips on the Daily Beast’s Buzz Board. This weekend I’m taking my own advice and going to an orchard to pick some apples and then take a hike and look … Continue reading

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Holidays – Happy Howloween

Halloween. It’s not just for kids anymore! 65% of dog owners (there are 77.5 million pet dogs in America) say they will be including dogs in their Halloween plans and 45% of those say the dogs will resent the costumes. … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For Your Weekend

A miner miracle. The world watched as 33 Chilean miners were plucked from a half-mile below the earth’s surface. They were greeted by cheers, honking horns, and fighting wives and mistresses. Awkward family reunion! According to research done by Ancestry.com, … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Party Pancakes!

I thought I was doing good making my scrambled eggs and toast this morning rather than going to the diner…but then I found Jim’s Pancakes. According to his site, Jim’s goal is to make cool pancakes for Allison, his 3-year-old … Continue reading

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American Pets – National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and in my quest to discover all things good this week, I think the best thing you can do for an animal is give him a good home. My dog Westminster is … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Nature Boy

Allison Williams (daughter of NBC anchor Brian Williams) stars in this gorgeous music video, singing a mix of the Mad Men theme song and “Nature Boy,” which is one of my favorites… not only because it was a key song … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Good people places & things

Here’s an idea for your morning: this week join me in passing along news about good people, places & things. Use your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Digg, letter to grandma, or just a smile to make someone else’s day better. Maybe … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Charity and goodness

All this week to counter the onslaught of the negativity of politics, I’m running with things that prove people ARE good. I encourage you to support “Running for James,” a race organized in my home state of South Carolina to … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Message from Jack

In light of all of the recent violence and political virulence against gays, comes this from my friend Jack on National Coming Out day. It is a message for us all. Do humanity a favor and give 31 seconds to … Continue reading

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