Category Archives: Travel
When I Grow Up – Paraskier
How does someone wake up one morning with the idea of going to the top of a mountain, attaching a parachute to his back, and skiing off the peak? Well, this video of parachute skiing proves that at least two … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Life 101, Travel, When I Grow Up
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #parachuteskiing
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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
Posted in American Fun, Holidays, Life 101, Parties, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #boston, #brucelittlefield, #santaspeedorun
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Pet fun – Kitten riding turtle
Ride ’em, Cowboy! I mean, Cowkitty! My question is how does it happen that suddenly a kitten is riding on the back of a tortoise? It just seems so, well, unusual. But, hey, if this doesn’t make you smile, I … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Pets, Life 101, Pet Fun, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #grinch, #kittyridingtortoise
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Life 101 – Dear Santa
Everyone knows Santa Claus’s address is the North Pole. Each year, the tiny Alaskan town of North Pole (population 1,600) receives about 120,000 letters from around the world. Even letters without stamps are delivered, a rare exception for the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in American Icons, Dinner Party Talk, Holidays, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #northpole, #santaletters
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Travel – Light Show
For all the talk of pat downs and body scans, one thing is still amazing: We can fly! During my holiday travels, I caught myself in childlike wonder at the fact that thousands of times a day we send 450 … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #GEshow, #pathsofflight, #travel
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Travel – World’s Largest Aquarium
When I was a kid, cleaning out the aquarium was a task that was dreaded and always a little icky. I can’t even imagine how they keep the 8 million gallons of water at the Georgia Aquarium clean, but they … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #georgiaaquarium
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Travel – TSA pat down
I’m traveling south today. Headed to the Florida sunshine and a cocktail by the pool. Getting there will prove to be a more stimulating experience than usual. While I’m en route to sunnier climates, enjoy Saturday Night Live’s take on … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized, What I'm Doing
Tagged #american, #brucelittlefield, #saturdaynightlive, #travel, #tsa
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Gossip – NY Daily News & Bruce
Check out today’s NY Daily News and Frank DiGiacomo’s Gatecrasher column. He tells the story of my flight from LA to NY sitting next to Adrien Brody. When you see Adrien next to you and a TV commercial for Disney’s … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
It’s Thanksgiving week. So, let’s talk turkey: Turkey lingo. A “fryer” is a turkey under 16 weeks of age and a “roaster” is 5 to 7 months old. An old male turkey is better eating than a “young tom,” which … Continue reading
Life 101 – Power of ten
I remember a teacher showing Powers of Ten in school. I didn’t understood it’s magnitude then, and I’m sure it’s over my head now. It’s a fascinating intellectual journey that transports us from a lakeside picnic in Chicago to the … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #eamesbrothers, #powerof10, #rayeames
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