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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 Olivia Newton-John…The Music Video “Xanadu” by Olivia — Through the Shattered Lens
Rest in Peace, Olivia Newton-John. Music Video of the Day: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John (1980, dir by ????) — Through the Shattered Lens Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest musical Artists of the early 80’s, with hits like “Let’s Get… Read More ›
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Yes, 2022’s “Soylent Green” Problem Is Here! Bonus – How Green Day Got Their Name!
Charlton Heston’s Classic Science Fiction Trifecta! Movie fans know that one of the industry’s great movie stars was Charlton Heston – including a trio of science fiction films that are as great today as when they were released – including… Read More ›
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New Beyonce! Music With A “B” Has Beatles! Bowie! Bananarama Too!
Dancing To The Beat Of “B”! I am a lifetime lover of music of all genres, and I like to share some of my favorites! Here’s one way I do it – by celebrating great music one letter at a… Read More ›
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It’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! Here… Read More ›
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It’s National White Wine Day! Here’s A BIG Way To Celebrate!
Happy National White Wine Day! I saw this announcement online, and who needs a better excuse to raise a glass to celebrate – and why not make it this glass? Costco had this 46-inch-tall wine glass for just $79.99! Yes,… Read More ›
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Standing On Top Of Sicily’s Mt. Etna! Our Hike Up An Active Volcano!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! Alex and I are excited to welcome you to the top of Mt. Etna! This living, breathing volcano sits on the incredible island of Sicily – a part of Italy we had never had the chance… Read More ›
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Cooking “Fish In Crazy Water!” My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has The Recipe!
Time To Cook With “Crazy Water!” Yes, it’s week #31 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge – so let’s head to the Mediterranean and cook with some “crazy water!” The recipe is from this terrific memoir, written by Chef… Read More ›
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Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! An Incredible Oasis In New York’s Hudson Valley!
Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! My wife Alex and I love to travel, and when our close friend Yvette Fromer opened this gorgeous Inn recently, we knew we’d have to visit! As her terrific website notes: “In a building over… Read More ›
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The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
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Simon Cowell Worked With Stanley Kubrick! Here’s Some Wild Movie Trivia!
Let’s Go To The Movies! This is my “upside down selfie” at my local movie theater – boy, is it great to get back to the movies! What better way to celebrate than with some wild wild wild movie trivia!… Read More ›
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