Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
American Hype – Apple Tablet
Apple always manages to create an enormous amount of suspense and buzz surrounding a new product. Gadget fans have long predicted that Apple would eventually produce a “tablet” computer, and yesterday Apple sent out media invites for a press event … Continue reading
American Icon – I Have a Dream
Hats off on this January day to the peaceful principles and progressive messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is a holiday perhaps to ponder what we might do to help others and spread Dr. King’s message of peace. In … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – The Fonz
Happy Days is a monolithic icon in American television and gave birth to Arthur Fonzarelli, aka “The Fonz”- poster boy for Aaaaymerican “cool.” Fonzie, played by actor Henry Winkler (hilarious today as attorney Barry Zuckerkorn on Arrested Development) was a … Continue reading
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American Fun – Play-Doh
Did you know Play-Doh, the classic toy beloved (and tasted – yuck!) by kids everywhere originally came in only one color – white – because it was originally patented as a wallpaper cleaning material by an inventor named Noah McVicker. … Continue reading
Pop Culture Pop Up – Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Here’s an uplifting childhood memory: Put a little Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah in your day! Make it the kind of day you can’t open your mouth without a song zipping out. This is from Song of the South. And here’s Michael Jackson fronting … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Charo vs. Snooki
Here’s what I’ve decided: Snooki, the former Nicole Polizzi, and her “poof” are filling a need we Americans have. She’s the overdone, overtly kooky, but loveable ditz in a long line of overdone, overtly kooky, but loveable ditzes. Reigning Queen … Continue reading
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American Fun – Pants on the Ground
American Idol’s biggest hit in its debut week was definitely the original song by 62-year-old “General” Larry Platt titled “Pants on the Ground.” I’ve been singing the lyrics – “Pants on the ground, pants on the ground. Looking like a … Continue reading
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GIVEAWAY! Win a copy of Airstream Living
Several people have suggested I do a giveaway contest, so let’s do it! On February 1st I’ll give a signed copy of my book Airstream Living, the book People magazine calls “perfect for daydreamers,” to the commenter with the best … Continue reading
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American icons – A Fight for Tonight!
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Talented kids – American Idol
Tonight, the quest begins anew for the next American Idol. Before we begin, can you name the last 3? How about: Him Him Her Check out this talented toddler singing Hey Jude. While we’re waiting for this one to grow … Continue reading
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