Wait – What Did I Do Wrong? This Lion sure seems angry at me – but this was actually a picture my wife Alex took just as the Lion looked into the sun – yes, he’s just squinting! If you… Read More ›
Memoirs
New York’s Annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” Is Back! Here’s The Schedule – And The Food!
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate faith and food in one… Read More ›
Ancient Ruins And Spectacular Sunsets – My “Travel A – Z” Goes To Greece!
Welcome To The Beginning Of Time! That’s how it feels when you travel to Greece: with the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and so much more! My “Travel A – Z” Series Heads To Greece! For this installment of my “Trade A… Read More ›
Margot Kidder’s Life And Career…From Lois Lane To True Hollywood Tragedy…
Margot Kidd – A True Hollywood Tragedy… Working in Hollywood all these years, I was lucky enough to be around some of the best and brightest in the business. But it’s a tough industry to survive in, and here’s the… Read More ›
Here’s Chicago Is All Its Glory! A Defense Of The Windy City…
Time To “Chill Out” About Chicago! As some of you may know, the current President Of The United States has begun to send National Guard troops into some of America’s cities, under the guise of “fighting rampant crime and chaos”…these… Read More ›
Smash Burgers To End The Summer! Labor Day Tomato Corn Salad Too!
Behold The Smashburger! It’s simple and delicious. You “smash” hamburger patties on a hot plate, cover with shaved onion, turn them over and add cheese, while the onions caramelize underneath…and I made them at home! Oh, and did I mention… Read More ›
Singita Safari Sunsets…Stunning Nights With Wild Animal Sightings!
Welcome To A South African Sunset… This was our very first night on safari. How could we ever top this Giraffe greeting us as the sun was setting at the Singita Boulders lodge in the Sabi Sands private reserve near… Read More ›
Can A Pizzeria Also Make An Amazing Sandwich? My New York Cheesesteak Sandwich Review!
Have You Had A New York Cheesesteak Sandwich? Well, I did – and I got it in the most unusual place: at one of New York’s best pizzerias! I shared my review of Mama’s Too! a while ago, and teased… Read More ›
Who Loves Hippos? My Wild “Hide ‘n’ Seek” Hippopotamus Safari Encounters!
I Got A Hippo Hollar! Yes, this Hippo was excited to see me – and I discovered that hIppos are some of the nosiest animals on a safari! Before I get serious for a moment, let’s enjoy this Hippo gliding… Read More ›
How Safari’s Protect Wild Animals! The Positive Impact Of Safari Tourism!
Here’s A Happy Lion! Don’t worry, I didn’t make him angry: this Lion was squinting a bit into the afternoon sun….free to roam the Botswana countryside anyway he wanted to! What we learned on our Safari adventure is that there… Read More ›
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