Category Archives: Life 101
American Icons – Larry King
Larry King has hung up his suspenders. And it was a star studded final show. Yes, Katie Couric read a poem. Yes, Obama dropped by. So, did Bill Clinton. And, yes, Tony Bennett sang him goodbye. But it was Larry’s … Continue reading
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Holidays – Santa Claus comes to town
In 1841, J.W. Parkinson’s store in Philadelphia hired a man to dress up in a “Criscringle” outfit and climb the store’s chimney, but in 1862 Rowland H. Macy set new holiday standards by decking out the window’s of his New … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #criscringle, #macys, #santa
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Christmas History – Mistletoe
My friend singer Ann Osmond gave me some mistletoe the other night. (“With fake berries ’cause real berries are poisonous.”) And I looked up the history of Mistletoe. It dates back to Pagan solstice festivals and was once believed to … Continue reading
American fun – Boston Santa Speedo run
Nothing like good fun that raises money for charity and makes people stop, stare, and smile. Take the 11th year of Boston’s Santa Speedo Run. This year’s event raised more than $210,000, which will benefit three local charities that are … Continue reading
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Holidays – Mariah and her Mom
Last night my ears caught a snippet of Mariah Carey running the scales and octaves on a few Christmas tunes during her “Merry Christmas to You” special on ABC. But I had to put down the Christmas cards and watch … Continue reading
Pet fun – Dogs decorating
If you’re thinking about getting a pet for the holidays, Westminster and I want to encourage you to adopt. I found him in a rescue van outside the Westminster Dog Show 5 years ago and my life was happily enhanced. … Continue reading
What I’m Doing – Bruce in New York Times
Sunday’s New York Times featured a story by Vivian Toy about the conundrum faced by buildings in New York City in holiday decorating. It is a Herculean effort to be fair and balanced to the variety of beliefs. The piece, … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Filmography 2010
The Golden Globes nominees were announced. Congrats to all. After I get back from my Christmas TV Tour (Philadelphia TV this a.m. headed to Chicago)… I’m going to spend the holidays going to one movie after another. I certainly won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged #2010movies, #americana, #brucelittlefield, #goldenglobes
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When I Grow Up – Choreographer
In our continuing look at careers I didn’t try (yet), today we visit with a choreographer. Not just any choreographer. John Jacobson, the choreographer for the song Planet Rock. I’m not sure what to say about his choreography, except to … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
‘Tis the season. I’m trying to play nice in all my reindeer games, even though last Saturday some fat guy at the mall called me a Ho three times! I started to get mad, but then a little kid climbed … Continue reading
