Impaled Big Macs – “What The Friday?!” OK everyone, you know I love love love all things Japan. So when a food trend takes off there, I know it must be serious! A few years ago, there was an Instagram… Read More ›
Travel Adventures
Disneyland Reopens And Begs You To “Scream Inside Your Heart!”
“Please scream inside your heart.” Why do I love Japan? This is just another reason. “No Scream” Roller Coasters! When theme parks in Japan reopened last summer after that country did a great job containing the pandemic spread, they had… Read More ›
Bravo “My Octopus Teacher!” Academy Award Best Documentary Nominee! Plus Oscar’s Groundbreaking Year For Women!
A Golden Year For An Octopus! The Academy Award nominations were announced today, and while there are many great films and Artists nominated – both in front of and behind the camera – it’s the category of Best Feature Documentary… Read More ›
A 2021 Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Surprise! They Painted The River Green! Here’s The Story And History Of The Event!
A St. Patricks Day 2021 Surprise! This is the Chicago River, freshly “painted” for the upcoming 2021 St. Patricks Day! This “surprise” was the Mayor’s idea, after Covid has once again cancelled this city’s boisterous plans for celebration St. Patricks… Read More ›
The “Clam Nectar Warning” From Ivar’s Acres Of Clams! This Hilarious Seattle Institution Has Ivar Haglund’s Ad To Prove It!
It Always Begins With A Sign… Here’s the story of a Seattle legend… I grew up with this sign. Never understood what it meant. But I saw it year after year as I enjoyed some of my favorite Seattle food!… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – and it reminded me that I had some work to do in order… Read More ›
Safari Rules! “Don’t Run – Food Runs!” My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Your Wildlife Tips!
Rule #1 on Safari: “Food Runs!” Hilarious And Dangerous Safari Tales! I have a dream, and it involves going on Safari. I am going to make that dream come true, but when I do, I will remember the first rule:… Read More ›
The Rock Of Guatape!Gibraltar!#TravelBlogTuesday Has The World’s Wildest Climbs – Straight Up!
Imagine The View From The Top Of That Rock! That looks like it would be a pretty cool view from the top of a very large rock! It’s all part of #TravelBlogTuesday – a chance to join other travel fans… Read More ›
Check Out These “Skyscraper Salad Towers”! “What The Friday” Has The Super-Sized Story Of A Social Media Fad!
Who Wants A Salad? OK, that’s funny…many friends send me pictures like this – but everyone needs to know that I do, indeed, eat salads! So while a “Mega-Burger” is always entertaining to me – I also enjoy a good… Read More ›
Playful Dolphins! Dive-Bombing Pelicans! Malibu’s Favorite Ocean Citizens! #Wanderlust Indeed!
Who’s Got #Wanderlust? I’ve Got #Wanderlust! As 2021 moves hopefully forward toward complete vaccination – and a slow return to whatever our safe “new normal” will be, I still find myself heading to the beach – a safe haven for… Read More ›
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