Time For A Hike – And A Rattlesnake Encounter! For this latest edition of “Hitch Hiking”, my wife Alex and I had a SHOCKING brush with danger while hiking just miles from our home in Beverly Hills California! Franklin Canyon… Read More ›
Memoirs
99-Word Flash Fiction: Eminent Domain (Or, Why I’m Moving Out Of My House)
Flash Fiction With A Tarantula Twist! First of all, thanks to Charli Mills and the Carrot Ranch Literary Community for allowing me to participate in a great bit of “flash fiction” – each week, Charli sends out a call for… Read More ›
Seeing The “Real” Russia! The “Weekly Bookmobile” Arrives At “Midnight In Siberia”!
Time To Head To Siberia – The Bookmobile Boards The Legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad! As we all know, there’s been ALL THIS TALK ABOUT RUSSIA. Yet, even with all that chatter, we discuss it as a thing, not as a country… Read More ›
Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!
Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›
RIP Larry Cohen… “Cult Movie Monday” Celebrates The Life Of “King Cohen”, The Cult Movie Master! Dynamite Documentary!
RIP Director Larry Cohen… Sad news for cult movie fans…legendary Director Larry Cohen – the “King” of winged serpents, killer babies AND blaxploitation – has died at the age of 77. This “cult movie Monday” will celebrate the legendary Director,… Read More ›
We’re Gonna Have A “Spam Bake!” It’s A Retro “What The Friday” With Wacky Food Recipes From The Past!
We’re Gonna Have A “Spam Bake!” Who’s hungry? I’m making some of the wildest, most retro recipes I can find on this “What The Friday” feast! Save Room For The Mayonnaise Mold! Well, doesn’t that look delicious? It’s just one… Read More ›
The 5th Annual Bloggers Bash! Five Reasons To Love Social Media! Previewing London’s Big Basher Event!
5 Things I Love About Social Media! I was prompted to consider something “in the key of five” by the Bloggers Bash site: as they celebrate their fifth year, the call went out to post using “FIVE” as a prompt…. Read More ›
The Amazing Culinary World Of TV Dinners! The Wednesday Bookmobile Meets Mr. Birdseye! The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty-three years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›
Red Rock Magic In Sedona Arizona! Feel The Spiritual Vortex! See Incredible Sandstone Formations!
Behold The Natural Wonder Of Sedona! I took this breathtaking shot last fall during a trip through the magical town of Sedona Arizona. Sedona is an Arizona desert town south of Flagstaff surrounded by breathtaking red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls… Read More ›
“Painting” Chicago Green For St. Patricks Day! Here’s How They “Dye” The River To Celebrate The Irish In Us All!
Time To Paint Chicago Green! It’s a St. Patrick’s Day tradition: the city of Chicago dyes their river green, as thousands of fans arrive to celebrate the big day Sunday! Yes, you will see lots of green apparel as well… Read More ›
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