If you know the phrase “Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” then you know Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…the owner has died, and the link above shares the wild story of this tavern, the “curse” that was placed upon the Chicago Cubs for disrespecting… Read More ›
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The “Tree Of Life!” Plus French “Dirt!” An LA Book Tunnel! Here Is What I’m Reading…
It’s A Book Tunnel! When someone asks me “what I’m reading”, I always remember the terrific book tunnel that provides me inspiration to read all I can! My blogging friend Deb asked what everyone was reading, so here’s what I… Read More ›
Helena Bonham Carter Checks Out Of “The White Lotus?” Shocking Casting Change As The Show Lands In Cannes!
Welcome To Cannes France! It’s home to the world’s most prestigious film festival, and now a “White Lotus” Hotel as well…but one famous Actress has checked out! A Shocking Casting Change! This is unusual: acclaimed Actress Helena Bonham Carter was… Read More ›
Nigella’s Terrific “The Great British Bake Off” News + Three Great Recipes!
Nigella Joins The “Great British Bake Off” Team! This news was announced last month, and last week I shared it on my food blog, but I wanted to share here as well because, well my favorite TV show has added… Read More ›
The Shocking Death Of Carol Wayne – From Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show To…Murdered? A True Hollywood Mystery…
The True Hollywood Mystery Of Carol Wayne! This is my most-read story of all time, so I’m sharing it with a few updates…it is also “safe for work” as well. Here’s a “True Hollywood” mystery for you! For millions of… Read More ›
It’s President’s Day 2026! Here Are Great Films That Examine The Office…
Who Wants To Live Here? Sadly, too many people for all the wrong reasons….but as we acknowledge “President’s Day 2026”, here’s a look at some of the films that have taken place inside his house! Let’s begin with one of… Read More ›
Making A “Food Stadium” For Seahawks V. Patriots? Here’s How Much We Eat On Super Bowl Sunday!
Ready For This “Super” Matchup? Of course, most everyone knows that the biggest football game of the year is Sunday – and it’s actually a very exciting matchup! I was born and raised in Seattle, so of course I want… Read More ›
A President’s “Death By Lightning!” A Great New Netflix Series AND The Amazing Book That Inspired It!
A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
From Smothers Brothers To Colbert…CBS Caves To Politics Again…
For those who aren’t watching closely, CBS just cancelled Stephen Colbert’s late night show, announcing they will pull the plug after next season. It’s the highest rated show in late night, but they allegedly did it to appease our despicable… Read More ›
“Dept. Q” Is The Best New Show On TV! Here’s A Look At Copenhagen’s “Cops Of Lost Causes!”
“Dept. Q” Is Open For Duty! I you don’t know what “Dept. Q” is, you have missed out on some great books from Denmark! I have devoured this series of “nordic noir” novels, and now am about to devour the… Read More ›