Tag Archives: #americana
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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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #carlashes, #latisse, #mustang
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American Fun – Funny Horse Names
Not only are racehorses known for their, well, racing abilities, but they’ve also got some of the most creative names. These two definitely come in first for theirs: ‘My Wife Knows Everything’ and ‘The Wife Doesn’t Know.’ The announcer at … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #racehorsenames
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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
Holidays – National Dog Day
Take a moment and celebrate your furry best friend (or your neighbor’s or your sister’s or your boss’s) because today is National Dog Day. If you already have a pooch, give him an extra walk or treat today, and if … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #nationaldogday
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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
Holidays – National Waffle Day
Growing up, my mother used to make us breakfast for dinner, and waffles were always a favorite. And who’d have thunk it…Today is all about celebrating these childhood treats, in honor of the anniversary of the first U.S. patent for … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #nationalwaffleday
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Dinner Party Talk – Egg Recall
The Great Egg Recall of 2010 (550 million eggs pulled from shelves because of a salmonella outbreak) has dominated the headlines for the last few days. Yesterday, the source of the tainted eggs was identified: Wright County Egg Co. and … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #eggrecall
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What I’m Doing – Apple Picking
I just returned from my home state of South Carolina where I went to my cousin’s wedding. (Congrats Natalie & Patrick!) I got to spend time with my octogenarian grandparents and we reminisced about many things, including one of my … Continue reading
American Fun – Alligator Egg Hatching Festival
First, I wake up to news that an alligator has been spotted in New York City! Where? Parked under a blue Datsun in Queens, of course! (What urban legend?!) And then I find out I’m having to miss the 5th … Continue reading
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Tagged #alligatoregghatching, #americana, #brucelittlefield, #dinosaurs, #sanantonio
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