A Sad Day For Sports Fans – And Fans Of GREAT Memoirs! Jim Bouton, whose groundbreaking book Ball Four was one of the first tell-all books in sports, has died at age 80. He passed today in Massachusetts from a… Read More ›
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“Silly Shorts”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has Wacky True Stories Of Life!
Time For Some Great “Silly Stories!” I’m excited to board the Wednesday Bookmobile and share a great book from Gretchen Lehde Nixon – AKA Ginger O. Snap – a longtime friend from high school who wrote a hilarious book! “Silly… Read More ›
Stevie Wonder’s Stunning Music! His Trilogy Of Grammy Gold! “Innervisions”, “Songs In The Key Of Life” And “Fulfillingness’ First Finale”!
In this time to uncertainty, with a pandemic raging around the world, I wanted to share some music that will soothe your nerves and inspire you as well… I have been listening to these Stevie Wonder albums – filled with… Read More ›
“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!
Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Glen Hansard, who returned after years to movie screens and snagged an Oscar! It’s a great… Read More ›
“The Perfection” Is Netflix’s Twisted New “Cult Movie Monday!”
Can You Handle The Shocking Twists And Turns Of “The Perfection?” Netflix delivers again with a terrific, twisted tale of psychological horror – and music! This new film just premiered on Netflix, and it’s “Cult Movie Monday” perfection! Allison Williams,… Read More ›
New “Downton Abbey” Film Is My “Dinner And A Movie” Obsession! So What Did I Make?
You Are Invited To Downton Abbey! Full disclosure: I consider “Downton Abbey” to be one of the best TV series of all time, right up there with “Mad Men”, “Game Of Thrones” and “The Office.” You can image how excited… Read More ›
The “Beverly Hillbillies” Mansion Has A Fire Sale! $350-Million Price Tag Slashed!
The “Beverly Hillbillies” Estate Is On Sale – Price Reduced! That’s right, it’s the real estate bargain of the century! The 10.3-acre Bel Air estate known as “Chartwell” is for sale — and the original price of $350 million –… Read More ›
RIP To Eve Babitz, Hollywood’s Iconic “IT” Girl…Here’s A Tribute With Her Books And A Biography Too…
Eve Babitz – Hollywood’s “IT” Girl Has Died At 78 Years Old… Very sad news…Eve Babitz was one of the most unique and mysterious Writers of the Hollywood fast lane, and she has died at the age of 78…no details… Read More ›
My Search For Jim Morrison’s Grave! The Most Famous Cemetery In The World! My Pere Lachaise Paris Tour!
Welcome To Paris’ Most Famous Cemetery… I’ve been to Paris at least a dozen times – yet this is the first time I’ve ever set foot in the iconic Père Lachaise Cemetery, which is the largest cemetery in Paris. With… Read More ›
“Bad Moms” Has An Al Pacino “Cruising” Connection! “Cult Movie Monday” Has The Story Of Real-Life Bad Moms!
Christina Applegate’s Mom Goes “Cruising” For Al Pacino! OK, it’s “Cult Movie Monday”, so here is a GREAT movie anecdote for you! First, I am a big fan of the bawdy 2016 comedy “Bad Moms” – the cast is hilarious,… Read More ›
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