“One day I went to the Vijitha Yapa store for a book on the conflict. ‘I’m sorry’, said the salesman, ‘but they’re still being written.’” Those words sum up the story of Sri Lanka, a proud country recovering from a… Read More ›
Books / Media
Nicolas Cage As Superman – NOT! Cult Movie Monday Has Fascinating Documentary Of What Almost Was – Tim Burton’s “Superman Lives!”
“Superman Lives”! Or, The Story Of How He Died! It’s “Cult Movie Monday”, and what better film that one that is all about the failure to get a movie made! “Highly creative people have a hard time getting their movies… Read More ›
To Alex – Happy Valentines Day 2021! Celebrating A Year Of “Corn-Tine” With A Caviar Tater Tot Because Why Not?
Happy Valentines Day! It’s the day to tell everyone how you feel about them, so here goes: When the legendary Napa Valley restaurant The French Laundry celebrated their 25th anniversary two years ago, they had a photo booth, and whenever… Read More ›
Home Made “Cup Noodles” Octopus Balls! “What The Friday!?!?!” Here’s The “Takoyaki” Recipe You Can Make!
Make Your Own Octopus Balls – With Cup Noodles! In the mood for some “Takoyaki” but don’t know how to make them yourself? Well, all I can say is this: “What The Friday!?!?!?!” Yes, we are going to make some… Read More ›
Bite Into “Stanley Tucci TV!” This Actor’s Terrific New Travel And Food Show! His Best Recipes Too!
Stanley Tucci TV Is Here! My wife Alex had Stanley Tucci on her talk show, and they sent a sneak peek of one of the episodes of his new travel series fo rCNN, and let me tell you – it’s… Read More ›
Classic Heart! Ann & Nancy Wilson’s Iconic Music! Their Autobiography! Kelly Clarkson Covers “Barracuda!” See And Hear It Here!
Ann And Nancy Wilson Are Still “Kicking & Dreaming!” It’s seems that Valentine’s Day week is the perfect time to talk “Heart!” Yes, I am a huge Heart fan – partly because they are from my hometown of Seattle, and… Read More ›
Japan’s Spectacular Mt. Fuji! Living In The Shadow Of This Majestic Mountain! Mt. Fuji’s Spectacular “Hanging Clouds!”
Welcome To Mt. Fuji! Well, it’s a bit off in the distance, but this was my shot of the mountain from my hotel in Tokyo…can’t wait go go back to this magical city, and also to finally explore more of… Read More ›
Broadway Joe Namath! The Most Shocking Upset In Super Bowl History! His Wild Ride With Ann-Margret!
The Legend Of Broadway Joe! Talk about a fun locker room! One of the NFL’s most legendary stars not only hung out with Farrah Fawcett, he made football history when he said: “We’re going to win Sunday. I guarantee it.”… Read More ›
Here’s A Deliciously Royal “Seafood Newburg” Recipe! Bite Into My Downton Abbey “Dinner And A. Movie!”
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”, “Seinfeld” and “The Office.” As part of my… Read More ›
Hotel Babylon! Cruise Confidential! The Wildest Stories From Inside The Travel Industry!
Talk About “Turn Down” Service! This week’s “Wednesday Bookmobile” wants to get away on vacation – to check into a nice Hotel and see what “turn down service” really means! When you entered a hotel, did you ever wonder the… Read More ›
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