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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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The Gorgeous Sri Lanka Has An “Elephant Complex!” Fascinating Book Is A Cautionary Tale For America!
“One day I went to the Vijitha Yapa store for a book on the conflict. ‘I’m sorry’, said the salesman, ‘but they’re still being written.’” Those words sum up the story of Sri Lanka, a proud country recovering from a… Read More ›
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China’s Glass Bridge Cracks! World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Trail! China’s Extreme Adventures!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
Talk about a walk with a nice view! Can you imagine going across THIS? Only one problem: it CRACKED! That’s right, this amazing suspension bridge in Jiaozuo City, central China’s Henan Province, is made of glass… -
Nicolas Cage As Superman – NOT! Cult Movie Monday Has Fascinating Documentary Of What Almost Was – Tim Burton’s “Superman Lives!”
“Superman Lives”! Or, The Story Of How He Died! It’s “Cult Movie Monday”, and what better film that one that is all about the failure to get a movie made! “Highly creative people have a hard time getting their movies… Read More ›
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To Alex – Happy Valentines Day 2021! Celebrating A Year Of “Corn-Tine” With A Caviar Tater Tot Because Why Not?
Happy Valentines Day! It’s the day to tell everyone how you feel about them, so here goes: When the legendary Napa Valley restaurant The French Laundry celebrated their 25th anniversary two years ago, they had a photo booth, and whenever… Read More ›
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Make Your Own Bacon Roses! Love Burgers! Here Are Recipes For “Love In A Bun”! The Best Valentine’s Day Treats!
Love Is In The Air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day With “THE LOVEBURGER”! It’s my annual Valentine’s Day treat: this perfectly shaped Valentine’s Day burger! Behold The “LOVEBURGER!” It sure is, a nicely formed patty and bun that says “I love you!”… Read More ›
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Home Made “Cup Noodles” Octopus Balls! “What The Friday!?!?!” Here’s The “Takoyaki” Recipe You Can Make!
Make Your Own Octopus Balls – With Cup Noodles! In the mood for some “Takoyaki” but don’t know how to make them yourself? Well, all I can say is this: “What The Friday!?!?!?!” Yes, we are going to make some… Read More ›
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Bite Into “Stanley Tucci TV!” This Actor’s Terrific New Travel And Food Show! His Best Recipes Too!
Stanley Tucci TV Is Here! My wife Alex had Stanley Tucci on her talk show, and they sent a sneak peek of one of the episodes of his new travel series fo rCNN, and let me tell you – it’s… Read More ›
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Classic Heart! Ann & Nancy Wilson’s Iconic Music! Their Autobiography! Kelly Clarkson Covers “Barracuda!” See And Hear It Here!
Ann And Nancy Wilson Are Still “Kicking & Dreaming!” It’s seems that Valentine’s Day week is the perfect time to talk “Heart!” Yes, I am a huge Heart fan – partly because they are from my hometown of Seattle, and… Read More ›
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R.I.P. Mary Wilson ~ March 6, 1944 – February 8, 2021
Originally posted on By Hook Or By Book:
Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of The Supremes has sadly passed away. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/arts/music/mary-wilson-dead.html The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you.… -
Japan’s Spectacular Mt. Fuji! Living In The Shadow Of This Majestic Mountain! Mt. Fuji’s Spectacular “Hanging Clouds!”
Welcome To Mt. Fuji! Well, it’s a bit off in the distance, but this was my shot of the mountain from my hotel in Tokyo…can’t wait go go back to this magical city, and also to finally explore more of… Read More ›
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