With many of us “sheltering at home” for the next few weeks, I wanted to share some terrific books to take your mind off the troubles we are facing…this Wednesday Bookmobile offers books on travel, food, history, pulp fiction and… Read More ›
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Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled… No Painting Of The Chicago River…Here Is A Look At This Tradition!
No Painting Chicago Green! The Coronavirus situation has forced us all to change the way we live our daily lives, as public events are being cancelled out of an abundance of caution…one such event is Chicago’s traditional “painting the river… Read More ›
A Very Dangerous “Middle Finger” Travel Adventure! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has The Shocking REAL “Treasures Of The Sierra Madre!”!
Want To Visit The Legendary “Sierra Madre”? Imagine a journey back in time to some of the most serene, secluded and untapped beauty in the world…a land that time forgot… These mountains in northern Mexico are untouched by time…almost. Because… Read More ›
The Majesty Of Mt. Shasta! California’s Sleeping Giant Is An Active Volcano!
Behold The Majestic Mount Shasta! With current circumstances making many unwilling to travel, I wanted to share a bit of “wanderlust”. I drove from Los Angeles to Seattle recently, and some of the scenery on the way is truly incredible…. Read More ›
Fascinating TV Series “Travels By Narrowboat!” How A Change Of Life Led To Unique TV Success!
“I am a monumental gentleman sausage” With that description, an unlikely TV star prepares and eats dinner in a most unusual way, and on a most unusual TV show: Time For “Travels By Narrowboat!” Well, there is SO much TV… Read More ›
Goodbye New York Pay Phones! This Iconic Communication Tool Is Disappearing! “The King Of Comedy” Shows Them Off!
Farewell To A Iconic Communication Tool! Yes, you won’t have pay phones to kick around New York City any longer… For a generation, these pay phones were everywhere – all across the country, but certainly on every corner in The… Read More ›
Eating Like A Clown! Paris Brains! Messy Burgers! Attitudinal Hot Dogs! And Yes, BRAINS! My “Six Shot Saturday” Will Make Your Mouth Water!
Food As A Work Of Art! I love great food. I believe strongly in the philosophy “EVERYONE EATS!” With that in mind, this week’s “Six Shot Saturday” isn’t a place, it’s a taste! Yes, that’s a strip of bacon doing… Read More ›
See These Edible Mayonnaise Slices! “What The Friday?!?!” Has “Sheet-Like” Condiments In A Slice! Chocolate Slices Too!
Ready For A Slice Of Mayo? It’s Friday as I post this, and “What The Friday?!?!??!” indeed! Yes, a company is selling Mayonnaise by the slice! My friend Lamya Shelly tagged me on a story about this so I put… Read More ›
Time To Slurp Some Oysters! Yes, This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has The Lowdown On These Bivalves!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! So… Read More ›
Flying Over Pyongyang! North Korea’s Surreal, Isolated City Of Color! Eat Their “Koryo” Burger Too!
Flying Over North Korea’s Colorful Capital! North Korea is one of the world’s most isolated countries, a totalitarian regime that suppresses its citizens…not a place to admire or respect in any way. That said, when I came across a fascinating… Read More ›
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