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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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 ›
“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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
New “Downton Abbey” Film Is My “Dinner And A Movie” Obsession! So What Did I Make?
You Are Invited To Downton Abbey! Full disclosure: I consider “Downton Abbey” to be one of the best TV series of all time, right up there with “Mad Men”, “Game Of Thrones” and “The Office.” You can image how excited… Read More ›
RIP To Eve Babitz, Hollywood’s Iconic “IT” Girl…Here’s A Tribute With Her Books And A Biography Too…
Eve Babitz – Hollywood’s “IT” Girl Has Died At 78 Years Old… Very sad news…Eve Babitz was one of the most unique and mysterious Writers of the Hollywood fast lane, and she has died at the age of 78…no details… Read More ›
Want To Swim On Top Of A Skyscraper? “What The Friday” Has Your 360 Degree Infinity Pool In The Sky!
Want To Swim In An Infinity Pool Like This? Thanks to my friend Tammy Schrader for sharing this – an incredible story of an infinity pool that will be build ON TOP of a London skyscraper! That had me saying… Read More ›
Bacon-Wrapped Burritos! The BEST “Bacon-Wrapped” Recipes! Wait Until You See What You Can Wrap Bacon Around!
Behold The Majesty Of A Bacon Weave! It’s Monday. I have jet lag caused by a 13-1/2 hour flight from Rome to Los Angeles, so naturally I thought of bacon – and one of the coolest ways to use it!… Read More ›
Malibu’s Wine Safari! Stanley The Giraffe Invites Alex To Saddlerock Ranch And Winery!
Stanley The Giraffe Says Simply: “Get your wine on. In the WILD…” When I saw that ad, I knew I had to see the Malibu Wine Safari in person – and meet Stanley. Yes, THAT Malibu… You see, Malibu is… Read More ›
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