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I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!
I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"
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Have You Climbed An “Iron Road?” My 650-Feet High “Via Ferrata” Adventure!
Welcome To My “Iron Road!” There are times in your life when you take a “road less travelled” – in this case an “iron road” – I’m pointing to what my wife and I, along with our great friend Merah,… Read More ›
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An Appreciation Of David Bowie…And Queen’s “Under Pressure” Wine-Fueled Creation…
A Tribute To The Artist David Bowie… I came across a great documentary celebrating David Bowie the other night, and then shortly afterwards an article about him as well and I was reminded of just how iconic he is to… Read More ›
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“VERY HANDS ON” With Elephant Dung! An Amazing Safari “Walk In The Wild” – Up Close!
Welcome To Paradise – Wilderness Style! Our 19 day safari adventure took us to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the incredible country of Botswana! This is our tented room at the incredible Wilderness Duma Tau (which means “roar of the lion”… Read More ›
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Steve Miller Still “Flies Like An Eagle!” Do You Know He Made Up A Word That Became Iconic?
Time To Celebrate “The Joker” Himself! It’s one of the most iconic songs of the 1970’s, Steve Miller’s “The Joker.” It’s a wild album cover, and clearly the inspiration for Jim Carrey’s “The Mask”, but the lyrics are even wackier!… Read More ›
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Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…An Homage To The “Cheezborger!” SNL And The Chicago Cubs Curse…
If you know the phrase “Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” then you know Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…the owner has died, and the link above shares the wild story of this tavern, the “curse” that was placed upon the Chicago Cubs for disrespecting… Read More ›
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The “Tree Of Life!” Plus French “Dirt!” An LA Book Tunnel! Here Is What I’m Reading…
It’s A Book Tunnel! When someone asks me “what I’m reading”, I always remember the terrific book tunnel that provides me inspiration to read all I can! My blogging friend Deb asked what everyone was reading, so here’s what I… Read More ›
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Why Are These Lions So Noisy? Wait Until You See – It Was Dinner Time!
These Lions Will See You Now! One of the most exciting aspects of our African Safari last summer was encountering wild Lions like this! Here in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, the Lions roam free, unless in this case when they chose… Read More ›
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Charles Bronson Goes “Dirty Harry!” A Great 70’s Action Thriller From The Bronson / Winner Combo!
Charles Bronson Goes “Dirty Harry!” See this poster? The tagline “This Cop Plays Dirty?” Does it remind you of this guy? The 70’s was a wild decade for police thrillers – my favorite of all time is “Dirty Harry”, but… Read More ›
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“Hamburger America” Celebrates National Burger Month! George Motz Rocks – But Does McDonald’s “Big Arch?” I’ve Got Reviews!
Biting Down On National Burger Month 2026! Ahhh…the pure joy of a fried onion smashburger! It is, of course, the month to pay homage to an America classic: fried meat in a bun with a variety of toppings! As the… Read More ›
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“Athens Is NOT A Giant Hotel!” Another Tourism Controversy Erupts In Europe…
Welcome To The Magical City Of Athens… This compilation of shots were captured by my wife Alex and I when we went to Greece in 2021…and the people there are so friendly – but now, the Mayor of Athens says… Read More ›
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