Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
American Fun – International Festival of Owls
In 2007 a baby owl fell from a tree in Wisconsin and became famous. Her name was Alice, and once she was rescued and rehabilitated by The Raptor Education Group she became part of a movement, run by Marge Gibson, … Continue reading
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American Icons – Tina Turner
When I was in college, I camped out for Tina Turner tickets and then, at the concert, got backstage because my date was a South Carolina beauty queen. There are few figures in the history of rock ‘n roll as … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Snow my goodness!
I’m originally from South Carolina, where snow is as rare as a smile on Simon Cowell’s face, so every time I see snow it’s a WOW. Out in the park today with Westminster and his Rubber Chicken. According to the … Continue reading
American Fun – Sisters on the Fly
Met a lot of fun people in Palm Springs at #Modernism Week. For five hours (!), I modeled vintage swimsuits and signed my book, Airstream Living. Several people asked about cool trailer groups and I mentioned Sisters on the Fly, … Continue reading
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American Fun – The Voice of the Subway
Riding the subway is a fact of life here in New York City. It’s HUGE – the subway covers 842(!) miles of track, stretching between 468 stations. If you’ve ridden the subway, you can probably recite the automated announcements by … Continue reading
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Pet Fun – Law & Order Drives Dogs Crazy!
There’s a hilarious article in the New York Post today about a strange canine condition that’s sweeping the nation. Dogs across America apparently go crazy for the Law & Order theme! Something about the tone and spacing of the notes … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Alice In Wonderland
Avatar finally brought movies in 3D to the masses, and became a monster hit in the process. On March 5th Disney will release its own 3D extravaganza, Tim Burton‘s wonderfully weird adaptation of Alice In Wonderland. The “Sexiest Man Alive” … Continue reading
Dinner party talk – kids
At the pool in Palm Springs at the Hideaway, couple says they are teaching their four-year-old son to whistle. Son forms mouth in an ‘O’ while Dad whistles. Son is thrilled he’s “whistling!” Oh, the joyful innocence of youth. Teach … Continue reading
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History of Fun – Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots
At #moderism week been out shopping. Bought some treasure, including some 1960s toys. Memba the battle of the century? I enjoyed countless bouts between eternal heavyweight rivals Red (my brother) and Blue (me), but what’s the history behind the famous … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – I Swear!
Did you know that in ancient Rome, when a man testified in court, he would swear on his testicles? (Pre-Bible) It’s apparently how we got the word “testimony.” Enjoy your dinner.
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