Saying “Hello” From The Edge Of The World! That’s my wife Alex, perched a thousand feet above Yosemite National Park – just our latest hiking adventure! And just how dangerous is this trek? Let’s explore together! Welcome To Yosemite! For… Read More ›
Memoirs
Santa Smokes! Hilarious Cigarette Ads! Celebrities Hawking Holiday Products!
It all started with this ad…..a vintage Pall Mall cigarette ad that promotes the smooth, non-throat-scratching mellowness of their cigarette – using Santa! It got me looking for the funniest holiday ads of a bygone era and that led me… 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 ›
Have You Seen My Latest Christmas Tree Food Ornaments? A Delicious Holiday Season Is Underway!
It’s A “Food Tree” Christmas! Regardless of how you celebrate, the holidays are a time to “brighten up” your surroundings – to celebrate in what ever way works for you and your loved ones – but for me, it’s with… Read More ›
Hiking Yosemite’s “Mist Trail”! Here’s Our STEEP Climb To The Vernal Waterfall!
“The last few hundred meters up the Vernal Falls trail are stairs cut into the cliffside…” With that simple line, the National Park Service warned us that a very steep climb was ahead of us! Welcome To Yosemite’s “Mist Trail!”… Read More ›
RIP Michael Nesmith…From The Monkees To “Elephant Parts” and More…
RIP Michael Nesmith… This is such sad news…Michael Nesmith, who achieved fame for his role in the musical comedy TV series “The Monkees” has died at the age of 78, it was just announced. The iconic band not only had… Read More ›
Unique Santorini Winemaking! Hidden Grapes! Circular Vines! Tasting Assyrtiko Wine!
Discover Santorini’s “Hidden” Grapes! As part of our trip to Greece last summer, my wife Alex and I spent five day on the magical island of Santorini…I have linked to many of our adventures at the end of this story,… Read More ›
Eating “Threads Of God!” Terrific “Gastro Obscura” Book Is Atlas Obscura’s Delicious New Food/Travel Guide!
Behold These “Threads Of God!” Are you looking for the perfect gift for the food and travel lover in your life? Well, these “Threads Of God” are just one incredible part of a great new book that celebrates both! The… Read More ›
Secrets Of The David Bowie / Bing Crosby Duet “The Little Drummer Boy!”
David Bowie Croons With Bing Crosby! Talk about one of the most unusual musical duos of all time! Legendary Musical Artist David Bowie sang a holiday duet with one of Hollywood’s legendary crooners – Bing Crosby! Bing Crosby is a… Read More ›
Hiking Yosemite Falls! Vote For My Rush Creek Lodge Selfie!
Welcome To Yosemite Falls! Yes, that’s a rainbow crossing over the lower part of the falls! My wife Alex and I had the chance to hike one of America’s most beautiful national parks: another outdoor adventure to share with you!… Read More ›