101 Pandemic Ponders I follow a terrific Blogger who goes by “Wheelescapades” – she writes of many things, including her life in a wheelchair…she posts great stuff, and she shared this the other day. I had planned on just “re-blogging”… Read More ›
Memoirs
The Powerful Memoir “Black Like Me!” A Timeless Exploration Of Race And Racism On This Wednesday Bookmobile…
Traveling Through The South As A Black Man… This “Wednesday Bookmobile” is traveling to the past in order to address the present. “Black Like Me” may have been published 59 years ago, but it shows how much more still needs… Read More ›
America’s Racism And The Mississippi Freedom Trail – One State’s Sobering Civil Rights History…
This was my Saturday night, May 30. My wife and I watched as unrest unfolded in Beverly Hills, about two miles from our home. It was just one of dozens of violent incidents across the country to call for for… Read More ›
“Three Dog Nightmare!” From Rock Star To Junkie! Singer Chuck Negron Drives The “Wednesday Bookmobile” Off A Drug-Fuelled Cliff!
Meet Three Dog Night! This week’s “Wednesday Bookmobile” tells the story of one of the most popular and successful bands of the early 70’s – and one rock star’s spectacular fall from grace. Let begin with the music. Here is… Read More ›
“Losing A Whole Year!” Pandemic “Songs For Sunday!” Terrific Music Videos From Third Eye Blind! Police Parody “Don’t Stand So Close To Me!”
These “Songs For Sunday” Have A #quarantinelife Hook! As the world begins to “re-open” a bit – with still much concern about a virus that stubbornly continues to wreck havoc, I have “Songs For Sunday” that seem written for our… Read More ›
The Best Memorial Day 2020 Slider Recipes! #Quarantinelife With “Squeeze” Burgers! French Fries! Beets! Nut Burgers Too!
Talk About Excited To Eat! Thanks to Alex Sim-Wise for sending me this pic – this guy really loves his burgers! For this Memorial Day weekend, I will take time to reflect and honor those brave heroes who have given… Read More ›
Kendall Jenner’s Fyre Festival $$$ Fine! The Fallout From This Music Disaster Continues!
The $90,000 Instagram Post! Remember this social media post from Kendall Jenner? Well, after being paid $275,000 to share it, she has now agreed to pay $90k for doing so! the 24-year-old Jenner has agreed to pay a $90,000 settlement… Read More ›
Living Stranded At Sea! Families Adrift In The Ocean Due To Covid-19!
An Incredible Life At Sea! Leslie and Andrew Godfrey were living the life: adventures at sea, exploring the world and sharing with everyone on social media. But, as CNN reports, their last trip has changed their life forever: “While 38-year-olds… Read More ›
Nate ‘n Al To Reopen Tomorrow! Here’s The Latest News About Saving This Beverly Hills Deli!
The Iconic Beverly Hills Deli Nate ‘n Al’s Is Back! Fantastic news just announced! The Beverly Hills Courier just revealed that the iconic delicatessen Nate ‘n Al’s will return to its original Beverly Drive location for take-out and delivery as… Read More ›
My London Shrimp And Crab Claw Debacle! Iconic Sea Shell Fish ‘n’ Chips Reopens! London’s Food Is Calling!
London Calling! Say hello to Big Ben! It is one of the world’s most iconic images, and certainly one of the most photographed as well. It was all part of some great London adventures I have had, which begins with… Read More ›
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