How I Feel About “The Mask – And Jim Carrey!” That picture says it all: I love “The Mask”, the hilarious 1994 film starring Jim Carrey…and love the Actor as well, who celebrated his 63rd birthday on January 17th…this is… Read More ›
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Trump’s Hollywood “Envoys” – A Wild Book And My Mel Gibson Encounter…
Meet Hollywood’s “Special Ambassadors”… This news was announced yesterday, Jan. 16th…the President-Elect of the United States named three Hollywood Actors as his “special envoys” – here is the announcement: President-elect Donald Trump has named Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Nicolas Cage! I Watched SEVEN “Cage-tacular” Films To Celebrate!
Nicolas Cage Rules! Happy 61st birthday to one of Hollywood’s most unique talents! Let me get that out of the way first and foremost: for decades now, Nicolas Cage has put himself out there for movie lovers to enjoy –… Read More ›
My “Music A – Z” Has Hole! Queen! And Some Ramones In The Key Of “R!”
Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous And Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of musical genres, but all have the infectious… Read More ›
Have You Hiked “The Narrows?” Here Is Our Water-Logged “Virgin River” Trip Into Zion National Park!
Welcome To “The Narrows!” As we steam ahead into 2025, my wife Alex and I have a goal to continue with new outdoor adventures like this one. It’s one of the world’s most beautiful – and unique hikes…because you not… Read More ›
World Travel A – Z: “G-Day” From “A” – Australia! I Explore Bondi Beach, Melbourne And Bugs Too!
Hello, Sydney! Welcome to one of the most beautiful sights in the world! It’s Sydney, Australia of course, and the gorgeous Opera House – one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, along with Sydney’s iconic Harbor Bridge… I… Read More ›
Goodbye 2024! Welcome 2025 With Grilled Onion Smash Burgers And Good Luck Food!
Time To “Smash” Into 2025! Well, it’s the last day of 2024, and as I say goodbye to the year, I have to share some of my favorite bites of the year…oh, and the most controversial too! Remember this? Behold… Read More ›
Need Some Inspiration For 2025? Ted Baxter’s Got The Original “Ted Talk”! A Legendary Newsman Offers A New Outlook On Life!
Feeling Down? Ted Baxter’s Got The Answer! There are days (perhaps longer!) where life is frustrating and can wear you down – but as Don Henley said in his song “Long Way Home”: “There’s three sides to every story babeThere’s… Read More ›
Want Hollywood Up Close? Here’s The Hike To The Iconic Hollywood Sign!
Hanging Out At The Iconic Hollywood Sign! Alex surprised me for my birthday one year with a hike to the top of the iconic “HOLLYWOOD” sign – that’s right, straight to the top of the entertainment business! The Hollywood Sign… Read More ›
Movies With A “Q!” Yes, There Are Ten! Bill Murray’s “Quick Change!” Helen Mirren Is “The Queen” And More!
An Obscure Letter! Yes, Obscure But Terrific “Q” Cinema! As movie theaters slowly begin to re-open across the country and around the world, I am eager to get back to the darkened theater and experience the joys of moviegoing –… Read More ›