Who Loves Potatoes? Easy Question – We All Do! I love potatoes in every conceivable form, which is why, when Alex and I went to Paris for New Years, we tried to eat them that way! Of course, nothing tops… Read More ›
Memoirs
Oscar 2017! “The Shape Of Water” Gets 13 Nominations! “Get Out” Scores! Mary J. Blige Gets Two Nominations! Greta Gerwig Too! 2017 Oscar Nominations Are Here! Oldest Nomination As Well!
Oscar Nominations 2017! Yes, the 2017 Academy Award nominations were announced today, and here are some exciting things to share: The Year Of Great Women In Front Of And Behind The Camera! Actor/Director Greta Gerwig was nominated as Best Director… Read More ›
Bob’s Big Boy! Inside Burbank’s Iconic Diner! Bite Down On My Burger Review! Bob’s Exotic Car Showplace!
Welcome To Bob’s Big Boy In Burbank California! This 70-foot sign welcomes you to Burbank’s most iconic landmark – the classic Bob’s Big Boy! I had the chance to cruise the San Fernando Valley, just north of Hollywood, and there… Read More ›
The Coldest City On Earth! Frozen Eyelashes! -88 Degrees! Welcome To Oymyakon Siberia!
Ever wonder what happens when you throw a cut of water in the air at -88 degrees? This! Welcome To Oymyakon, Siberia! Welcome to the coldest village on earth – where water freezes the moment it hits the air –… Read More ›
A Childish “Redbone!” Hole’s “Rock Star!” The Boss “Rising”! Todd Bangs His Drum! “Music With An R” Includes A Mesmerizing Diana Ross / Usher Duet!
Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous! Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of music, including one of the best songs of… Read More ›
Incredible Japanese Corn Rolls! Unique Flavors In A Corn Puff Tube!
Time To Bite Down On This! You are looking at one of the most unique and delicious snack items – from Japan of course – thanks to LA’s Fujiya market! On LA’s west side, in a neighborhood known as “Little… Read More ›
“Music In The Key Of Q”! Classic Queen! Legendary Boy Bands! Offbeat Gems! Freddie Mercury’s Creative Madness!
Music With A “Q”! So Much More Than Queen! But “Killer Queen” Of Course! I wanted to share some songs with the letter “Q”, either songs or Artists using this letter – and of course, the iconic band Queen is… Read More ›
Eagles “Hotel California” Anniversary! “Lyin’ Eyes!” “Sunset Grill!” My LA-Based Eagles Landmarks
Welcome To The “Hotel California!” It’s now a bit of a running gag between me and my wife: every time we drive by The Beverly Hills Hotel, we take a picture – and why not? It’s iconic for many reasons,… Read More ›
Check Into The Safari Inn! Burbank’s Iconic Motel! My Movie Close Encounter! Unique Hollywood Movie Locations!
Behold Burbank’s Iconic Safari Inn! Living in Los Angeles, it’s easy to take for granted some of the iconic locations in Southern California – but, as we have lost a number of them in recent years, I wanted to eyeball… Read More ›
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