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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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A Childish “Redbone!” Hole’s “Rock Star!” The Boss “Rising”! Todd Bangs His Drum! “Music With An R” Includes A Mesmerizing Diana Ross / Usher Duet!
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Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous! Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of music, including one of… -
Daniel Craig’s Rocky 007 Finale! Debate: The Best Bond? The Worst 007?
His Name Is Bond…James Bond! These words are one of the most iconic phrases in motion picture history: “My name is Bond. James Bond.” And the films are a phenomenal achievement in longevity as well: in fact, Daniel Craig is… Read More ›
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Giant Earthworms Invade Australia! “What The Friday” Has A NINE FOOT Worm Monster!
Attack Of The “Mega” Earthworms! OK, I peruse the internet and this is what happens… Wait, WHAT ARE THESE CREATURES?!?!?!? So I did some more research and thought: “What The FRIDAY?????” Attack Of The Giant Worms! It sounds like a… Read More ›
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Marugame Udon’s Cafeteria-Style Ramen And Tempura! LA’s Sawtelle Japantown Gem!
Who Wants Ramen? If you live in Los Angeles, you no doubt have your favorite ramen joint – but how about one that offers up delicious Ramen bowls AND Tempura as well? Welcome To Sawtelle Japantown AKA Little Osaka! On… Read More ›
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RIP Jim Bouton – Great Pitcher And “Ball Four” Author Wrote The Best Sports Book Ever…
A Sad Day For Sports Fans – And Fans Of GREAT Memoirs! Jim Bouton, whose groundbreaking book Ball Four was one of the first tell-all books in sports, has died at age 80. He passed today in Massachusetts from a… Read More ›
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“Silly Shorts”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has Wacky True Stories Of Life!
Time For Some Great “Silly Stories!” I’m excited to board the Wednesday Bookmobile and share a great book from Gretchen Lehde Nixon – AKA Ginger O. Snap – a longtime friend from high school who wrote a hilarious book! “Silly… Read More ›
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Stevie Wonder’s Stunning Music! His Trilogy Of Grammy Gold! “Innervisions”, “Songs In The Key Of Life” And “Fulfillingness’ First Finale”!
In this time to uncertainty, with a pandemic raging around the world, I wanted to share some music that will soothe your nerves and inspire you as well… I have been listening to these Stevie Wonder albums – filled with… Read More ›
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“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!
Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Glen Hansard, who returned after years to movie screens and snagged an Oscar! It’s a great… Read More ›
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Imagine Dragons! Classic Hall & Oates! INXS! Sam Smith! Beatles Too! Incredible Songs With An ‘I’!
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Songs In The Key Of “I”! My musical scroll through the alphabet lands on the letter “I”, which is filled with classic songs by Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Beatles and INXS – as well… -
It’s National Fried Chicken Day! Here Is Thomas Keller’s Famous Recipe!
Time To Celebrate NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY! Now THIS is a day of celebration! I’ve eaten chicken in so many ways: brined, grilled, baked and simmered in soup…but nothing beats a piece of “fried chicken” hot from the deep fryer… Read More ›
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