Category Archives: Life 101
Decorating – Toilet paper diorama
Artist Anastassia Elias has taken crafting to a whole new level with her intricate toilet paper roll dioramas. Precious little creations in something so disposable. Using manicure scissors and tweezers, Anastassia has created little worlds out of once seemingly insignificant … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #diorama, #toiletpaper
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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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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
Posted in American Fun, American Pets, History of Fun, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized, What I'm Doing
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #statefair, #strangefood
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Life 101 – End of Summer Bubbles
There are a few things I think everyone should do before summer ends. 1) Make fresh lemonade. 2) Eat a homegrown tomato. 3) Take a ride on something where you can feel the wind in your hair (rollercoaster, convertible, bike) … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #endofsummer, #giantbubbles
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Life 101 – Ever have a bad day?
After you watch “This is My Lucky Day“, you’ll realize that the difference between a good day and bad day can be a split second! But if you’re ever having a stinker of a day, here’s something for you: either … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Carlashes
Drivers beware! A new trend is driving down the block: Carlashes, the crystal eyeliner and lashes for your headlights. Guaranteed to “throw rainbows in the sun!” My ’67 Mustang Convertible would drive off a cliff if I tried to affix … Continue reading
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Pet Fun – Dog and Cat Love
Okay America, enough with the hate! On Tuesday night, Ahmed Sharif, a New York City cab driver, was allegedly asked if he was a Muslim and then stabbed by passenger Michael Enright, a 21-year-old film student. Enright has been charged … Continue reading
American Fun – Stairway to Stardom
I’m twenty years late to the party, but I’ve just discovered the joys of the 1980s New York City public-access television show, “Stairway to Stardom.” It is an amateur talent show that is either the Gong Show sequel or the … Continue reading
Gossip! – Dancing with the Stars
BREAKING: E! Online is reporting that Bristol Palin has joined the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ along with US Weekly’s headline that David Hasselhoff has signed on. They’ll join Kirstie Alley, the Situation (a.k.a. “The $5 Million Man”), and … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Pets as Celebrities
I love a good laugh almost as much as I love a good dog. Check out these pet celebrities who are avoiding the paw-pup-razzi! And it’s always a good time to bark about Bestfriends Animal Society who is guided by … Continue reading
