Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
History of Fun – Limericks
After nursery rhymes, limericks are often the first poems that kids learn, and with good reason – they’re short, funny, and usually appealingly irreverent. Nobody really knows for sure who wrote the first limerick or why the rhymes share their … Continue reading
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American Fun – Puppy Bowl!
Not into grown men chasing a ball around and slapping each others’ butts? Why not tune into a sporting event that’s more fun…and infinitely cuter! Puppies chasing a ball around and sniffing each others’ butts! This year Animal Planet is … Continue reading
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American Fun – Superbowl Sunday
Are you ready for some football?! This Sunday people all across the United States, whether they’re football fans or not, will kick back for what has become an unofficial national holiday. The first ever Super Bowl was played in 1967, … Continue reading
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Airstream Living Contest Winner!
Winner of the “Where you’d love to park an Airstream” contest is Sandy, who wrote: “why park it anywhere- travel and discover the beauty of the outdoors and well as the people and food of North America. Hit garage sales … Continue reading
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Gossip – We are the World Remake
Here’s some chatter: “We Are The World: The Remake” will premiere at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics on February 12th with proceeds going to Haitian relief. The complete list of, um, “singers.” I mean, really, Vince Vaughn?!? In … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – The Oscars
It’s that time of year again…awards season! The official Academy Awards nominees were announced this morning, hot on the heels of the Golden Globes and the Grammys. It was an unusual year for movies, and the list of nominees reflects … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Grammy Glam
Last night the Grammy Awards united current pop queen Lady Gaga with lifetime pop legend Sir Elton John. The performance was glittery, glitzy, and totally amazing, and set the bar high for music’s big night. Beyoncé came out the big … Continue reading
American Fun – Groundhog Day!
Tomorrow, people all across the United States (and Canada!) will be eagerly awaiting the meteorological prediction of a certain famous rodent. Punxsutawney Phil also stars alongside Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day, in which Murray’s … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Parenting
Wife at one end of table: “The scary part of your kids growing up is by the time their teenagers you’ve figured out everything you did wrong.” Husband at other end: “Have you seen how hot that J-Woww is on … Continue reading
American Icons – Elvis Presley
Elvis would have turned 75 this month. One of my favorite songs was “Hound Dog,” and one of my favorite performances was
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