Category Archives: American Fun
American Fun – Chicken Wing Eating Contest
“A battle for the ages. A battle of the titans.” And in my opinion slightly disturbing. This weekend was the National Buffalo Wing Festival (in Buffalo, NY, of course) and its eating contest (sponsored by Pepto Bismol, of course.) Sonya … Continue reading
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Life 101 – First day of school
Last night as I came in from beach party weekend, I ran into two young ladies in the elevator who nervously announced: “Tomorrow is our first day of high school.” The only appropriate response: “Have you picked out your outfit?” … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
As seen each week in the Hudson Valley’s Shawagunk Journal: Dancing with the Stars Bristol Palin? Really? Guaranteed to grab record ratings: half of us hope she falls, half of us hope Sarah wins. Back to school New jeans? Check. … Continue reading
History of Fun – Origami
Artist Won Park’s canvas is the One Dollar Bill. Juxtapoz Magazine features this origami master’s creations and his work is stunning. I’ve always wanted to learn origami (Japanese art of paper folding), thinking it would make a great party trick … Continue reading
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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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
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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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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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Dinner Party Talk – Emmys
I believe I can sum up last night’s 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards in a few short words (unlike Al Pacino’s acceptance speech for best lead actor in a miniseries. NBC told him to wrap it up!). Here we go: Jimmy … Continue reading
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