“Rocky Raccoon” Welcomes You To New York! New York spring days are gorgeous, so I went for a walk in Central Park, and found a new friend! Reports put the Raccoon population in Central Park at 300-500 at any time…while… Read More ›
Memoirs
Would You Rent A “Micro Suite?” It’s “Tiny Living” For A Reduced Price!
Check Out The “Micro Suite!” At a time when an affordable apartment is getting harder and harder to find, one enterprising landlord shared an ad for a “micro suite” – see it above? Cozy I guess… However, this Craigslist apartment… Read More ›
Have You Counted Central Park’s Archways? I Did! Here They Are Up Close!
Welcome To New York’s Central Park! I found this aerial shot of Manhattan and Central Park online – a gorgeous shot that captures the majesty of the park….but a closer look also reveals something else: The Park Has “Arches!” Yes,… Read More ›
Have You Seen Venice At Night? A Gorgeous City Reflects…
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 ›
The Legend Of Director Sam Peckinpah: A “Wild” Visionary – And A Soup Thrower!
A visionary Director speaks candidly about the moviemaking process, both in his own words, and in the dialogue from a film… “If they move, kill ’em!” This iconic movie line is from “The Wild Bunch” – but it also speaks… Read More ›
“Sky High” Martinis For The Weekend! Golden Winged Horses That Rotate While You Sip…Cheers!
Who needs a stiff drink to end the week? A Vodka Martini with green olives, bathed in a green light, is just what I need after living through another week of chaos and uncertainty. So, here’s a “sky high” pour… Read More ›
These Park Avenue Statues Are “Stalled Mid-Step!” It’s Stunning Half-Art With Baggage!
Welcome To Park Avenue! It is arguably New York’s poshest address, and guess what? Manhattan’s Park Avenue also happens to be where you can see some of the most original art in the world! Let’s give you a closer look:… Read More ›
Is The Death Of “Izakaya” Upon Us? Oh NO! Japan’s Classic Pub Cuisine Is Fading Fast!
A Walk Through An Iconic Japanese Cuisine… A visit to any part of Japan will undoubtedly include wandering down narrow streets filled with colorful signs like these: inviting you in for a nice meal and cold drink! Welcome To The… Read More ›
Would You Stay At The “Hotel At The End Of The World?” Let’s All Go To Fogo!
Welcome To Fogo Island! Not familiar with the place? It’s OK – Fogo Island is a bucolic getaway off the coast of Newfoundland on the eastern end of Canada…far far away from most of us – and it is known… Read More ›
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Is Here! My Stories With Jim Carrey, Joan Rivers And Prince Albert Too!
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Announces Its Lineup! One of cinema’s most prestigious events, the Cannes International Film Festival, celebrates its 78th edition this May, and the full festival lineup was just announced! The line-up for the 2025 Cannes Film… Read More ›
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