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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
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Tagged #americana, #boston, #brucelittlefield, #santaspeedorun
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Holidays – Mariah and her Mom
Last night my ears caught a snippet of Mariah Carey running the scales and octaves on a few Christmas tunes during her “Merry Christmas to You” special on ABC. But I had to put down the Christmas cards and watch … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Filmography 2010
The Golden Globes nominees were announced. Congrats to all. After I get back from my Christmas TV Tour (Philadelphia TV this a.m. headed to Chicago)… I’m going to spend the holidays going to one movie after another. I certainly won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged #2010movies, #americana, #brucelittlefield, #goldenglobes
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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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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, drinking from the hose
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Famous Dogs – Lassie
Whether it was a fire in the barn or a neighborhood kid who’d fallen through thin ice, you could count on Lassie, one of pop culture’s most famous dogs. Lassie’s character is based on Eric Knight’s short story, Lassie Come-Home, … Continue reading
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American Icons – Oprah Book Club
She’s bringing back the classics! Just like Oprah brought Tolstoy back into style when she chose Anna Karenina as a book club pick, she’s about to put Dickens on the map this holiday season. The newest Oprah Book Club pick … Continue reading
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History of Fun – Obscure English words
What I’m loving right now: Heather Carreiro’s list of twenty old English words that should make a comeback. When was the last time you heard someone say “jargogle”? Probably around 1692, when John Locke last used it to describe something … Continue reading
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
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #grinch, #kittyridingtortoise
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American Fun – Christmas Movies
HERE ARE MY TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES #10 “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) #9 “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) #8 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) #7 “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) #6 “The Santa Clause” (1994) #5 “A Christmas Carol” … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Monday Morning Quarterback
Tis the season for NFL injuries. This weekend saw a whole slew of them: QB Brett Favre sprained his shoulder early during the Vikings-Bills game (which the Vikings went on to win lead by Tarvaris Jackson); Cowboys rookie wide receiver … Continue reading
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