“R” You Ready For Some Great Cinema? This iconic image is from one of this week’s list of “Movies A – Z” – which highlights some of the best films that begin with an “R” – from Oscar winners to… Read More ›
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Happy Birthday Nicolas Cage! I Watched SEVEN “Cage-tacular” Films To Celebrate!
Nicolas Cage Rules! Happy 61st birthday to one of Hollywood’s most unique talents! Let me get that out of the way first and foremost: for decades now, Nicolas Cage has put himself out there for movie lovers to enjoy –… Read More ›
My “Music A – Z” Has Hole! Queen! And Some Ramones In The Key Of “R!”
Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous And Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of musical genres, but all have the infectious… Read More ›
World Travel A – Z: “G-Day” From “A” – Australia! I Explore Bondi Beach, Melbourne And Bugs Too!
Hello, Sydney! Welcome to one of the most beautiful sights in the world! It’s Sydney, Australia of course, and the gorgeous Opera House – one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, along with Sydney’s iconic Harbor Bridge… I… Read More ›
Need Some Inspiration For 2025? Ted Baxter’s Got The Original “Ted Talk”! A Legendary Newsman Offers A New Outlook On Life!
Feeling Down? Ted Baxter’s Got The Answer! There are days (perhaps longer!) where life is frustrating and can wear you down – but as Don Henley said in his song “Long Way Home”: “There’s three sides to every story babeThere’s… Read More ›
Movies With A “Q!” Yes, There Are Ten! Bill Murray’s “Quick Change!” Helen Mirren Is “The Queen” And More!
An Obscure Letter! Yes, Obscure But Terrific “Q” Cinema! As movie theaters slowly begin to re-open across the country and around the world, I am eager to get back to the darkened theater and experience the joys of moviegoing –… Read More ›
Never More Timely: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon’s Powerful Anti-War Christmas Song! Plus Five More Great Holiday Classics!
“Now I understand what you have to do: Put your political message across with a little honey.” With those words, John Lennon created a holiday song with a positive message of peace. In a world torn apart by conflict, it’s… Read More ›
My Newest Tree Ornaments! The White House! Kelly Clarkson! Pizza Rat Too!
Time To Decorate Our Tree! It’s been a fun year decorating our holiday tree in New York, and here are some of the greatest new ornaments that just went up! Having Up The White House! This is the White House… Read More ›
The Greatest 007 Turns 55! Why “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” Is James Bond’s Finest Hour!
The “Best Bond Ever” Turns 55! It was 55 years ago today that the 6th film in the James Bond 007 series premiered – and it continues to make a case for being the greatest film in the series! Here… Read More ›
The Holiday Magic Of Macy’s! Amazing Decor And “Wooden” Escalators!
Welcome To A Christmas Festival – New York Style! This is Macy’s department store, located at 34th and 6th avenue in New York. Yes, they sponsor the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York – and oh yeah: The building’s 2.5… Read More ›
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