Category Archives: Life 101
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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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #chickenwings, #joeychestnut, #peptobismol, #sonyathomas
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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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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #firstdayofschool
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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
Garage Sales – Antique Roadshow treasures
We garage sale hunters are out each weekend looking for treasure. Writer Jonathan Berr has a great piece about the Antiques Roadshow on AOL’s Daily Finance. It’s a fascinating piece about a fascinating show looking for fascinating pieces. Many of … Continue reading
Posted in Decorating, Garage Sales, Household Tips, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #antiquesroadshow, #brucelittlefield, #garagesale, #jonathanberr
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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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Tagged #americana, #broadwaybodies, #brucelittlefield
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Dinner Party Talk – Shrimp in our water
Just when you thought it was safe to… drink water, we discover that it is filled with tiny crustaceans called “copepods”. (Definitely not kosher.) Though they are only spotted under a microscope and “completely harmless,” the thought is grossing me … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelitttlefield, #copepods, #FDA
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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
Posted in American Fun, American Icons, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized, What I'm Doing
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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Household tips – End of summer smoothies
I just picked a peck of peaches off my tree at Edgewater Farm. My end of summer advice: get your hands on as much fresh, local produce as you can and enjoy! My summer go-to snack is a light and … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #bettycrocker, #brucelittlefield
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