Feeling Down? Ted Baxter’s Got The Answer! There are days (perhaps longer!) where life is frustrating and can wear you down – but as Don Henley said in his song “Long Way Home”: “There’s three sides to every story babeThere’s… Read More ›
Month: December 2024
Flying High Over Detroit – Some Early Morning Air Travel! Plus Remembering Portugal’s Wild Ride!
“Slightly Out Of Focus” Moon Over Detroit! There was no other title that made sense for this photo, which I took as we flew over Detroit very early in the morning…because everyone seems to be traveling this holiday season and… Read More ›
Want Hollywood Up Close? Here’s The Hike To The Iconic Hollywood Sign!
Hanging Out At The Iconic Hollywood Sign! Alex surprised me for my birthday one year with a hike to the top of the iconic “HOLLYWOOD” sign – that’s right, straight to the top of the entertainment business! The Hollywood Sign… Read More ›
Movies With A “Q!” Yes, There Are Ten! Bill Murray’s “Quick Change!” Helen Mirren Is “The Queen” And More!
An Obscure Letter! Yes, Obscure But Terrific “Q” Cinema! As movie theaters slowly begin to re-open across the country and around the world, I am eager to get back to the darkened theater and experience the joys of moviegoing –… Read More ›
Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays! Enjoy this One Can “Christmas Tinner!”
Merry Christmas All! Need a last minute holiday meal? How about this! While this isn’t my annual Christmas feast, it could be yours! Scrambled Egg and BaconTwo Mince PiesTurkey And PotatoesGravyBread SauceCranberry SauceBrussel Sprouts With Stuffing – Or Broccoli With… Read More ›
Never More Timely: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon’s Powerful Anti-War Christmas Song! Plus Five More Great Holiday Classics!
“Now I understand what you have to do: Put your political message across with a little honey.” With those words, John Lennon created a holiday song with a positive message of peace. In a world torn apart by conflict, it’s… Read More ›
Have You Seen “Subway Santa?” Here’s Santa Claus ArrivingIn Chicago – By Train!
Let’s Welcome “Subway Santa” To Chicago! Here is a winter sunrise over Lake Michigan from downtown Chicago…where my wife and I lived for 5 years….and I realize that I have never shared one of the city’s most uniquely entertaining holiday… Read More ›
Do You Know The Secrets Of “Die Hard?” Here’s Proof It’s A Christmas Film!
“Merry Christmas” From Hans Gruber! OK, let’s address the elephant in the room: the Internet has fueled the ongoing argument about whether the classic action movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas film. Well, let’s answer that question right now. IT… Read More ›
My Newest Tree Ornaments! The White House! Kelly Clarkson! Pizza Rat Too!
Time To Decorate Our Tree! It’s been a fun year decorating our holiday tree in New York, and here are some of the greatest new ornaments that just went up! Having Up The White House! This is the White House… Read More ›
The Greatest 007 Turns 55! Why “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” Is James Bond’s Finest Hour!
The “Best Bond Ever” Turns 55! It was 55 years ago today that the 6th film in the James Bond 007 series premiered – and it continues to make a case for being the greatest film in the series! Here… Read More ›
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