Category Archives: Dinner Party Talk
American Fun – Beard Championships
In case you missed it, this past weekend the World Beard and Moustache Championships took place in Bend, Oregon. There were four fantastic facial hair categories: 1) Best moustache; 2) Best partial beard (goatees, van dykes, sideburns, musketeers, etc.); 3) … Continue reading
Talented Kids – Baby Gaga
This weekend I went to a local production of Annie, and as I watched the little orphans sing “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” I had a thought: how great it is that all around the country, talented adults volunteer in … Continue reading
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American Fun – Shrek McRecall
Collectors around the country are scratching their heads this morning. McDonald’s has recalled 12 million of its “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses because the toxic metal cadmium has been discovered in the painted design. So if people return them, don’t use them, … Continue reading
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Rue – Thank you for being a friend
In memory of the sassy and vivacious Rue McClanahan, here’s a laugh, her fun interview with Dame Edna, confidant of the rich and famous. Let’s shake our curves, and sing us some Golden Girls theme song. Thank you for being … Continue reading
Posted in American Icons, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Pop Culture Pop-Up, Travel
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #goldengirls, #rue, #ruemcclanahan
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Life 101 – Cool Charity
Did you know it costs just $80 to send a girl in Malawi to school for an entire year? And by helping a girl get an education, you can help change not only her life, but the lives of her … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #charities, #shesthefirst
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American Fun – Bring Back Clippy!
He sat quietly in the bottom right corner of your document. He made a comforting little snapping noise whenever you successfully saved. He even twisted himself into question mark whenever you needed help. Microsoft Word is undoubtedly faster and more … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Dinner Party Talk, History of Fun, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #billgates, #brucelittlefield, #clippy, #microsoftword
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Talented Kids – National Spelling Bee
Today, brilliant kids from across the country have gathered in Washington, D.C. to battle their nerves, work their brains, and kick off of the first rounds of the 83rd Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. All I remember from school spelling … Continue reading
Pet fun – Orangutan and the Hound
This will make you smile. Once upon a time, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle of The Institute of the Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (with the clever acronym T.I.G.E.R.S.) was taking Surya the orangutan on their daily elephant ride, when they happened … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #hounddog, #nationalgeographic, #orangutan
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American Fun – Dishwasher Pete
When Pete Jordan’s mother told him to do the dishes, he took it to heart. Dishwasher Pete (as he calls himself) paid for his love of traveling by washing dishes in restaurants, fast food joints and cafes across the United … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Quiet Hero
Rita Cosby’s father had always refused to speak about his past. He grew up in Poland during the period before World War II, but after Rita found some of her father’s old belongings in a suitcase, she convinced him to … Continue reading
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