Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
Garage Sales – Antique Roadshow treasures
We garage sale hunters are out each weekend looking for treasure. Writer Jonathan Berr has a great piece about the Antiques Roadshow on AOL’s Daily Finance. It’s a fascinating piece about a fascinating show looking for fascinating pieces. Many of … Continue reading
Posted in Decorating, Garage Sales, Household Tips, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #antiquesroadshow, #brucelittlefield, #garagesale, #jonathanberr
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American Fun – Broadway Bodies NYC
In my continued quest to challenge myself, the next thing on my list is to take a class at Broadway Bodies in NYC. The studio’s mission: to provide dancers of all levels with a great workout…set to show tunes! My … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #broadwaybodies, #brucelittlefield
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American Icons – Muppets at the Smithsonian
You know them, I know them, we all know their names. The Muppets are a timeless part of every American childhood. Last week Jim Hensen’s original Muppets found a new home at the Smithsonian. The crew was donated by the … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Shrimp in our water
Just when you thought it was safe to… drink water, we discover that it is filled with tiny crustaceans called “copepods”. (Definitely not kosher.) Though they are only spotted under a microscope and “completely harmless,” the thought is grossing me … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelitttlefield, #copepods, #FDA
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American Fun – New York, New York
I feel privileged to wake up every morning in the city that never sleeps. But I know that others can’t imagine why anyone would want to live here! (Hi to my brother Brian!) I don’t know about your commute, but … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Icons, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized, What I'm Doing
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #newyorkcity
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Dinner Party Talk – Parking ouch
I’ve just discovered the funny-because-it’s-true blog That Will Buff Out. The site is filled with driving fails. Some really bad fails! Like this must watch one. Incidentally, I’m not sure how the geniuses there figured out that a “woman” is … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #drivingfails, #parking, #thatwillbuffout
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Household tips – End of summer smoothies
I just picked a peck of peaches off my tree at Edgewater Farm. My end of summer advice: get your hands on as much fresh, local produce as you can and enjoy! My summer go-to snack is a light and … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bettycrocker, #brucelittlefield
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Decorating – Toilet paper diorama
Artist Anastassia Elias has taken crafting to a whole new level with her intricate toilet paper roll dioramas. Precious little creations in something so disposable. Using manicure scissors and tweezers, Anastassia has created little worlds out of once seemingly insignificant … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #diorama, #toiletpaper
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American Pets – Merengue Dancing Dog
If this Merengue Dancing Dog doesn’t start your week off with a barking big smile, I don’t think anything will. And if you’re jealous of her talents, here’s a little how to video from a series that teaches you how … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #dogfun, #merengue
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Life 101 – The Fair
Last night, I went to the Dutchess County Fair: I rode the Ferris wheel and went into the lame Haunted House, saw some adorable animals including the suckling piglets at left, played the water gun game and lost to a … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #statefair, #strangefood
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