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Dinner Party Talk – Malena Ernman
As much as I wish I could do this, I sort of don’t. Watching this video of Swedish opera singer Malena Ernman sing (yes, sing) Flight of the Bumblebee actually makes my voice box hurt. Learning to play the original … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Icons, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #malenaernman, #opera
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American Pets – Freekibble.com
Love feeding hungry dogs and cool trivia? For every daily trivia question you answer (right or wrong) on Freekibble.com, the site will donate 10 pieces of kibble to one of 14 animal shelters across the country. The brainchild of 12 … Continue reading
Posted in American Pets, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Pet Fun, Talented Kids, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #freekibble, #mimiausland
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Life 101 – Mastering the Garage Sale
Canada’s Globe and Mail did a feature on me for their weekly “Guide to Your Life.” Writer Dakshana Bascaramurty (try saying that three times fast!) interviewed me and wrote what I think is the best synopsis of my greatest garage … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Decorating, Garage Sales, Household Tips, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #bargain, #brucelittlefield, #garagesale, #tips, #yardsale
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Pop Culture Pop-Up – Macy Gray Album Premier
After having some trouble with being herself, Macy Gray is back. It’s been ten years since her hit “I Try” and since leaving her record label and starting all over as a new artist, Gray’s newest album, The Sellout, is … Continue reading
American Fun – Wedding Season
Shine your shoes and print out that wedding registry (before somebody else gets them the giant salad utensils). It’s June, and it’s officially wedding season. Even if you’re not the one tying the knot this summer, wedding season has something … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #weddings
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American Fun – Happy Flag Day!
June 14 commemorates the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress officially adopted the American flag. It’s not a national holiday (read: we all have to work anyway) but the patriotically-inclined will be flying their stars and stripes today. And … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Hype, Dinner Party Talk, Holidays, Life 101, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #flagday
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Pet Fun – Dog Days of College
We all love our furry four-legged friends. (I do! Today’s deadline day on my new dog book to Grand Central!) Dogs are proven to make us happier, less depressed and maybe even live longer. But do they make us smarter? … Continue reading
Quick Fixes – Tooth Pulling 101
When I was a kid, I tied my loose tooth to a string connected to my bedroom door. One slam and it was out! This kid and his dad (who is probably going to hear a knock from child protective … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Doggie Dye Jobs
Lions and Tigers and Dogs, oh my! Would you? Could you? According to the Daily Mail (where you can see Chows that are dyed to look like pandas!), apparently the latest craze in China is doggie dye doos, recrafting your … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, American Pets, Decorating, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Pet Fun, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #dogdyejobs, #dogs, #pets
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Pet Fun – Sydney Dog Concert
From one of my favorite New York performance artists, Laurie Anderson, and her rock legend hubby Lou Reed comes the single greatest concert ever. Pooches of all sizes put their paws together in Sydney last weekend for–you guessed it (or … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #dogowners, #dogs, #laurieanderson, #loureed
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