Welcome To California’s Legendary Ghost Town! If you’ve been following me you know that I love ghost towns! There are so many scattered around the American West, but there is one just 90 minutes from Los Angeles! Time to go… Read More ›
Exotic Travel
Led Zeppelin’s See -Through Album Art…New York’s “Physical Graffiti” Set – My Wildest Album Covers!
Rock Album Cover Art… Take a close look…see any you like – or remember? There was a time when as much artistry went into the album covers as there was in the grooves….an example: Simple and classic…the cover art for… Read More ›
It’s The 100th Anniversary Of New York’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” Here’s The History – And The Sausage & Peppers Too!
In my business: you NEVER “bury your lead!” And that lead is this delicious sausage and peppers on a roll with caramelized onion…all because it’s the 100th anniversary of New York City’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” The Feast celebrates the… Read More ›
The Real-Life “Ghostbusters” Set! Welcome To Their “Haunted” New York Firehouse!
“Slimer” Says Hello! OK folks, get ready for a trip back to the 1980’s, when characters like this “owned” the summer movie season of 1984: Yes, these Ghosts and Goblins all appear in a single film franchise. Why am I… Read More ›
Safari Babies…From Baby Elephants To Rhinos, Giraffes And More!
What A Cute Baby Elephant! One of the most fascinating aspects of a Safari is seeing all of the young babies out in the wild: in our 19 days across 3 countries and 5 safari lodges, we were continually amazed… Read More ›
A Safari “Day In The Life…” From Wild Dogs To Pythons, A Never-Ending Adventure!
Here’s A “Day In The Life” Of A Safari… As some of you know all too well, I have been sharing stories of our many wild safari adventures from last year…19 days in 5 different lodges, across 3 countries in… Read More ›
A Visionary Artist Has Died…Yayoi Kusama’s Unique “Dot Art” Up Close…
A Visionary Artist Has Died… This is Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama, whose unique artistry captivated people around the world. Sad news yesterday that Kusama has died… As The New York Times reported: “Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist whose polka-dot-covered paintings,… Read More ›
My Baby Leopard Shark Encounter! A Packed Beach And Baby Sharks Collide…
Welcome To Santa Monica! This iconic sign welcomes you to the Santa Monica Pier, a lively spot at the end of California’s Route 66, with the beautiful Pacific Ocean ahead – and sharks down below! Well, Hello There Mr. Shark!… Read More ›
My “Dinner And A Movie” With Julia Child! Her Delicious Life Story And Recipes Too!
Cooking With Julia Child! I wish I had been around to meet the legendary Julia Child – what a life she had! One of the most iconic figures in food, Julia Child was a Chef, TV Host, Cookbook Author and… Read More ›
What’s To Eat On Safari? Dining With Wild Hippos And Elephants!
Open Up – Time To Dine! This Hippopotamus was ready to dig into some delicious, watery grasses in the Linyanti River Delta of Botswana….it reminded me that eating on safari was as fascinating as our wild animal encounters! Here is… Read More ›
