Category Archives: Talented Kids
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
Un-American. This week on his radio show, Rush Limbaugh continued to prove that he is everything I hope America isn’t. A caller asked him, “If these are the people that invented the Prius, have mastered public transportation, recycling, why did … Continue reading
Talented kids – Born This Way
In case you haven’t seen, 10-year-old Maria Aragon and her amazing cover of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” I thought I’d post it today. It’s amazing! She has never taken piano or voice lessons (I’m embarrassed to admit I took … Continue reading
Life 101 – Iowa teen
If you haven’t done so, watch 19-year-old Iowan Zach Wahls’ dynamic speech about the strength of his family during Iowa’s public forum on House Resolution 6, which would end civil unions in Iowa. Zach has two mothers and in support … Continue reading
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Talented kids – America at its finest
In light of the remarkable memorial service in Tucson last night, I thought I’d comment. President Obama celebrated the lives of those we lost and noted 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, born on 9/11, saying: “I want our democracy to be … Continue reading
Life 101 – Learning how
We all are on a learning curve. (And hopefully the learning never stops!) This adorable tot is learning how to drink from the hose, yet something just keeps getting in the way. Himself! Is this an allegory for life? I’m … Continue reading
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American Fun – American talk
Those of you who know me know I don’t speak foreign words. They didn’t teach us those in South Carolina! So, I love today’s episode of MTV’s American Talk With Josh Horowitz (the only episode of American Talk), host Josh … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #harrypotter, #hp7, #mtv, #mtvamericantalk
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Talented kids – 8-year-old yo-yo master
Meet Spencer Nelson. He’s 8. He’s a yo-yo prodigy. He makes me think I should have started younger. Spend two minutes of your day and give him some attention. His yo-yo tricks are amazing at any age.
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Life 101 – Perseverence
Maybe you’re having a tough week, a tough month, a tough career. Well, this little video will give you the courage (and a laugh) to keep going! This is the story of Alexis, an 8th grader who, when faced at … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #courage, #trackmeet
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American Fun – College a capella
A cappella is the hot new thing on campus. Thanks in part to Glee interest in harmonizing on campus is a trend and has made certain a cappella singers into campus celebrities. Some of the groups sing the oldies, others … Continue reading
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Tagged #acapella, #americana, #brucelittlefield, #universityoforegon
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Talented Kids – 7-year-old covers Ke$ha
If you feel like your Wednesday is missing a little something, check out this 7-year-old covering Ke$sha’s “We R Who We R“. (Here’s Ke$ha’s original, for comparison purposes.) It’s the perfect balance of cuteness and talent, and just annoying enough … Continue reading
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