Tag Archives: #americana
American Fun – Preppy Handbook
Genius Lisa Birnbach is back! And I just ordered my copy of her True Prep! Thirty years after Lisa’s international best-selling phenom The Official Preppy Handbook, she and designer Chip Kidd are taking a contemporary look at how Wasps have … Continue reading
Gossip! – Steven Slater’s reality show offer
Last week, Steven Slater, a disgruntled Jet Blue flight attendant made headlines and a flighty exit from his career when he reportedly cursed at passengers, grabbed two beers and slid down that inflatable, emergency evacuation slide. Instead of languishing in … Continue reading
Posted in American Hype, Dinner Party Talk, Gossip!, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #stevenslaterrealityshow
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What I’m Doing – Master Class Philippe Petit
I’ve just finished an amazing life experience-studying tightrope walking with the legendary Philippe Petit in his first ever master class. Philippe, you may remember, made international headlines when he walked a wire between the two World Trade Center towers in … Continue reading
Gossip! – Hot Dogs: The Competitive Eating Musical
One of the highlights of the New York City summer is attending Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island and watching the weirdly fascinating sport that is competitive eating. Competitive eaters have gotten a lot of attention recently, … Continue reading
Holidays – National Garage Sale Day
We’ve read recently about all the garage sale buys that people have taken home and discovered they are worth a fortune…like the woman in Omaha who bought a chair at a garage sale and got home to find $3000 stuffed … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Decorating, Garage Sales, Gossip!, Holidays, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #garagesale
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Holidays – International Left Hander’s Day
Today is International Lefthanders Day, so help celebrate five to 15 percent of the population who just can’t do anything “right”. The world is built for righties, so this evening, give your favorite southpaw a pat on the back for … Continue reading
American Fun – Carrie-oke
I think William Hung’s long-lost dad as been found! In Kansas! And he’s a real karaoke star! At the Carrie Underwood themed karaoke contest (appropriately dubbed the “Carrie-Oke” contest) a rising star has stepped to the stage: Mr. Wong, a … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Parties, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #carrieunderwood, #karoake
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American Fun – National Parks Free Weekend
This weekend more than 100 national parks are offering free admission and discounted hotel rooms nearby. Some of the major parks participating are: Grand Canyon in Arizona Yosemite in California Rocky Mountain in Colorado Volcanoes in Hawai Acadia in Maine … Continue reading
Posted in American Fun, History of Fun, Holidays, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #freenationalparksweekend
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American Pets – Dog sings to crying baby
This video is a total heart warmer. People (read: parents) always say to be extra careful with big dogs and babies, but I sense a lifelong friendship in this duo. This Husky-looking dog sits by a crying baby’s crib and … Continue reading
Posted in American Pets, Pet Fun, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #singinghuskies
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Strangers on a Train
New Yorkers are forced to get along. We’re often squeezed into tight spots with too many people, particularly on the subway. On my ride this morning, a large woman tried to wedge herself into a spot too small for her … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner Party Talk, Life 101, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #cindyadams, #newyorkcity
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