Here’s My 2025 Christmas Tree! The lights are on and soon it will be decorated with some really fun ornaments I can’t wait to show you! First: this 7 foot Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) is a popular, fragrant evergreen tree native… Read More ›
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A President’s “Death By Lightning!” A Great New Netflix Series AND The Amazing Book That Inspired It!
A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
“The Seven Ups” vs. “The French Connection!” Which Has The Greatest Car Chase In 70’s Cinema? Here Are Both!
You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
What’s It Like To See New York’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Up Close? Here’s Video And More!
Time To Celebrate Turkeys! Yes, a giant Turkey float rolled down New York’s Central Park West as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade celebrated 2025! Once again, we were lucky enough to see it up close – and here’s how… Read More ›
Happy Thanksgiving From Del Griffith! Boarding “Planes Trains & Automobiles!” + Bacon Wrapped Turkey Recipes!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone From Del Griffith! Yes, tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US, and there is no better way for Alex and I to celebrate than by hearing Del Griffith say very matter-of-factly: “Six bucks and my right nut says… Read More ›
Frank Sinatra’s Favorite Hangout! New York’s Celebrity “Ambience!”
Frank Sinatra – The “King Of Cool!” Frank Sinatra. Singer. Actor. Cool Cat. This shot of him in the 50’s says it all, so much so that a New York restaurant has this proudly on their bar: Yes, they have… Read More ›
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? R.J. Halbert’s Latest “Servant” – Plus A Look At Some Of My Favorite Books!
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? Book lovers will know what I mean – but I didn’t know what that meant until recently! The Japanese word for book collecting is tsundoku (積ん読), which specifically refers to the act of acquiring… Read More ›
My “Music A – Z” Wraps Up With Some Billy Joel, Smashing Pumpkins and Ziggy Stardust!
Wrapping Up My Celebration Of “Music A – Z!” I really love sharing my music countdown of songs using the alphabet, and I’m wrapping it up with some great music! This is Billy Joel onstage at Madison Square Garden –… Read More ›
Coldplay’s “Yellow” ! Queen! Hall & Oates And Alanis Too! Seven “Y” Songs Celebrating “Music A – Z!”
Counting Down My Favorite “Music A – Z”… As I near the end of my look at songs based on letters, I have come to the letter “Y”, which some of music’s greatest Artists! Let’s begin with a band that… Read More ›
Wow! Halloween’s Terrific “Weapons!” My “Horror A – Z” Ends With FIVE Shockers – From “Vampires” To “Zombeavers!”
Ending “Shocktober” With A Bang! My “Horror A – Z” series is wrapping up with 5 great films to celebrate Halloween – from “V – Z”…including one that jumped on this last just two days ago when I finally saw… Read More ›
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