Category Archives: American Fun
Holidays – National Waffle Day
Growing up, my mother used to make us breakfast for dinner, and waffles were always a favorite. And who’d have thunk it…Today is all about celebrating these childhood treats, in honor of the anniversary of the first U.S. patent for … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #nationalwaffleday
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Life 101 – Moments
This is a wow. Filmmakers Will Hoffman, Daniel Mercadante, and Julius Metoyer III give us a short film about Moments. Certainly Life 101 and definitely worth a look! How do you define a moment? Watching this made me realize how … Continue reading
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What I’m Doing – Apple Picking
I just returned from my home state of South Carolina where I went to my cousin’s wedding. (Congrats Natalie & Patrick!) I got to spend time with my octogenarian grandparents and we reminisced about many things, including one of my … Continue reading
American Fun – Alligator Egg Hatching Festival
First, I wake up to news that an alligator has been spotted in New York City! Where? Parked under a blue Datsun in Queens, of course! (What urban legend?!) And then I find out I’m having to miss the 5th … Continue reading
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Tagged #alligatoregghatching, #americana, #brucelittlefield, #dinosaurs, #sanantonio
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Life 101 – The Chinese Beat It
I just read that China has overtaken Japan to become the second leading world economy. (After, of course, the #1 good old U.S. of A.) I’m no economist, but I am a darn good spotter of clever. I’ve been jamming … Continue reading
Gossip! – Weezer Tour
Rumor has it that Weezer, one of those fantastic bands that somehow lives mostly under the radar, is planning a Blue album (you might know The Sweater Song from that one) and Pinkerton tour. The idea is that they’d do … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #weezer
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American Fun – Funny Post-Its
I have a bunch of friends with fall birthdays, and I recently came across the most perfect little gifts in this tiny stationary shop in NYC. Knock Knock products are quite possibly the best thing to happen to Post-Its. Ever. … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #knockknockproducts
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American Fun – Yo-Yo Champion
Ladies and gentlemen, Jensen Kimmitt is your 2010 National Yo-Yo Champion. This Canadian Yo-yo pro is super talented and surprisingly fun to watch. I remember when I got my first Duncan Yo-yo to walk the dog. And that was about … Continue reading
Gossip! – Favre Returns!
It’s literally the biggest shock in sports history. (Appreciate the sarcasm here, please.) Brett Favre is…not…retiring. He’s back to play his 20th season with the Vikings. Favre says it’s the chance to play in yet another Super Bowl, not the … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brettfavre, #brucelittlefield
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American Pets – Simon’s Cat
Add a little adorable to your Tuesday afternoon and check out this video of Simon’s Cat ‘Fly Guy’. With nutty characters like this old lady and this other guy taking over our YouTube airwaves, it’s super nice to see some … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #simomnscat
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