The Chateau Marmont Is Going Private! This is very sad news as reported by The Wall Street Journal and The Daily Mail: “Andre Balazs is turning his famous Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles into a private members club and… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
A #Wanderlust Trip To Tokyo’s Golden Gai Nightlife – With Live Musical Performance!
2020 #Wanderlust – Remembering An Electrified Tokyo Night! I should have been in Paris three weeks ago. I was scheduled to head to Greece next week. Like all of you, the worldwide pandemic has brought travel to a virtual standstill…. Read More ›
The Powerful Memoir “Black Like Me!” A Timeless Exploration Of Race And Racism On This Wednesday Bookmobile…
Traveling Through The South As A Black Man… This “Wednesday Bookmobile” is traveling to the past in order to address the present. “Black Like Me” may have been published 59 years ago, but it shows how much more still needs… Read More ›
America’s Racism And The Mississippi Freedom Trail – One State’s Sobering Civil Rights History…
This was my Saturday night, May 30. My wife and I watched as unrest unfolded in Beverly Hills, about two miles from our home. It was just one of dozens of violent incidents across the country to call for for… Read More ›
“At Home” Conveyor Belt Sushi! Video Shows How A Train Set Can Turn Your House Into A Sushi Bar!
Have You Tried Conveyor Belt Sushi? These incredible conveyor belt sushi bars are popular in Tokyo, and are expanding all over the world as well: I’ve had it many times in Tokyo, and one of the restaurants had a “Double… Read More ›
Want An Eco-Capsule? In This Time Of #Quarantinelife, Will You Sleep Inside An Egg?
Time To Say Goodnight! Talk about getting away – where you park is your home! Here is one of the most unique living spaces I have ever seen! In this time of #shelteringinplace, would you be interested in this #quarantinelife?… Read More ›
Meet The Cyborg Strippers! “What The Friday?!?!” Hits The Stage With These Sexy “Robo Twins!”
The “Robo Twins” Are Here! I happened upon this photo – which had the photo credit MANDEL NGAN / AFP Photo / Getty Images. Terrific shot. Of course, I was intrigued when I saw this picture, for good reason. And… Read More ›
Living Stranded At Sea! Families Adrift In The Ocean Due To Covid-19!
An Incredible Life At Sea! Leslie and Andrew Godfrey were living the life: adventures at sea, exploring the world and sharing with everyone on social media. But, as CNN reports, their last trip has changed their life forever: “While 38-year-olds… Read More ›
My London Shrimp And Crab Claw Debacle! Iconic Sea Shell Fish ‘n’ Chips Reopens! London’s Food Is Calling!
London Calling! Say hello to Big Ben! It is one of the world’s most iconic images, and certainly one of the most photographed as well. It was all part of some great London adventures I have had, which begins with… Read More ›
Cannes Film Festival 2020 Cancelled! 20 Years Ago, My Trip To Cannes With Joan And Melissa Rivers!
Cannes 2020 Postponed… With the worldwide pandemic far from resolved, the 2020 edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been postponed indefinitely. The latest edition of the world’s most famous film festival was scheduled to begin on May 13…. Read More ›
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