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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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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’!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
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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Giant Goldfish Invade The Great Lakes! “What The Friday!?!?!” From Flushed To Mega-Fish!
Now THAT’S A Goldfish! Yes, it’s real, and it’s all our fault…my “What The Friday?!?!??!” story is all about giant Goldfish invading our Great Lakes! Here is the story I found: The “Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper”, a New York-based water restoration… Read More ›
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Happy 4th Of July! Here Are Four Great Burger Recipes To Help You Celebrate!
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Happy July 4th! July 4th is the biggest celebration in the US – and millions of us are on vacation for the entire week – so there is a LOT of great food being devoured! 240+… -
Detective Harry Hole Is Back! “Wednesday’s Bookmobile” Has Jo Nesbo’s Terrific Nordic Noir Thrillers!
Harry Hole Has A “Knife!” One of my favorite Authors, Jo Nesbo, is back soon with the latest in his series of Detective Harry Hole crime novels! This “Wednesday Bookmobile” celebrates a terrific series of “nordic noir” detective thrillers from… Read More ›
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announced! Here It Is – Plus My “A” List! Arpege! Alinea! Atelier Crenn!
The List Of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Has Been Announced! Foodies always love and hate these annual lists, but it’s a delicious way to celebrate the world’s best food! Since 2002, “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” has released a… Read More ›
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