“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today…and they were from an unlikely source: the pop/rock band Chicago! Listening to “Dialogue… Read More ›
Memoirs
Indonesia’s Abandoned “Chicken Church!” Amazing Obscure Travel Thanks To “Atlas Obscura” Website!
Welcome To The Chicken Church! I love the world. And I love websites that take me on amazing adventures to unique places I would otherwise never see….and yes, a chicken church is one! I want to share a story from… Read More ›
Dig Into These SECRET Desserts! Chinese Cakes That Look Like DUMPLINGS! Asia’s Greatest “Fake Food!”
Don’t You Love Chinese Food? Look at all of that deliciousness! Ramen noodles, potstickers – even tenshindon, a rice omelette with crab topped with a thick sauce! Oh, just one thing: THESE ARE ALL SWEET DESSERTS! Cue The Secret Desserts!… Read More ›
RIP William Goldman. Legendary Screenwriter. Author Of “The Princess Bride” – A Look At His Greatest Works…
“Nobody Knows Anything…” RIP William Goldman…the Author of those insightful words about Hollywood. He was one of Hollywood’s greatest Writers – the legendary Author and Screenwriter William Goldman has died at the age of 87. As Variety reports: William Goldman,… Read More ›
Exploring Hungary’s Buda Castle! Matthias Church! Budapest’s Funicular Ride Into History! The Fisherman’s Bastion Overlooking The Danube!
Welcome To Buda Castle! Yes, the view at sunset is spectacular – the majestic Buda Castle overlooking the Danube River in Budapest…imagine what the views from up there are like! Well, imagine no more! Alex and I spent part of… Read More ›
Veterans Day. First Responders. Deadly Fires And Heroism. A Day To Honor Those Who Protect Us…
Today is Veterans Day in the US, and it’s great to see people posting comments honoring those who serve to protect our country. They are men, women, transgender, and all races, colors and creeds. They all share one thing in… Read More ›
The Eagles! Album By Album! My Favorite Deep Cut Album Tracks!
The Eagles Over The Years! These three shots show the various stages of the band’s career – of course we know about some members leaving, new members joining, but what we always have is the music, and I have posted… Read More ›
The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
“Taking The Waters” In Budapest! Peek Inside The Baths At Gellert Spa! Hungary’s History Along The Danube!
Ready To Enter The Legendary Gellert Spa and Baths? Ready to “take the waters?” Well, when you are in Budapest Hungary – it’s mandatory! Walking Past History! Every day is Budapest is a visual treat: since the Danube River was… Read More ›
My “Road Trip” From Venice To Paris – By Train! Watching History Pass By On The Orient Express!
Time For A “Road Trip” On The Orient Express! My Blogging friend Lorna has a great weekly writing prompt, which you can see here: https://ginlemonade.com/2018/10/28/an-extra-hour-a-writing-prompt/ Lorna’s website gives other bloggers a chance to share stories – and this week she… Read More ›