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Here’s Chicago Is All Its Glory! A Defense Of The Windy City…
Time To “Chill Out” About Chicago! As some of you may know, the current President Of The United States has begun to send National Guard troops into some of America’s cities, under the guise of “fighting rampant crime and chaos”…these… Read More ›
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Smash Burgers To End The Summer! Labor Day Tomato Corn Salad Too!
Behold The Smashburger! It’s simple and delicious. You “smash” hamburger patties on a hot plate, cover with shaved onion, turn them over and add cheese, while the onions caramelize underneath…and I made them at home! Oh, and did I mention… Read More ›
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Singita Safari Sunsets…Stunning Nights With Wild Animal Sightings!
Welcome To A South African Sunset… This was our very first night on safari. How could we ever top this Giraffe greeting us as the sun was setting at the Singita Boulders lodge in the Sabi Sands private reserve near… Read More ›
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What’s A “Wilbury?” Perhaps The Greatest Supergroup Of All – The Traveling Wilburys! The Origin Of The Name Revealed!
What A Supergroup! George Harrison! Bob Dylan! Tom Petty! Roy Orbison! Jeff Lynne! My blogging friend Clive looks at music through very unique filters, and the other day he did so through “light!” I was inspired by one song he… Read More ›
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Can A Pizzeria Also Make An Amazing Sandwich? My New York Cheesesteak Sandwich Review!
Have You Had A New York Cheesesteak Sandwich? Well, I did – and I got it in the most unusual place: at one of New York’s best pizzerias! I shared my review of Mama’s Too! a while ago, and teased… Read More ›
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Who Loves Hippos? My Wild “Hide ‘n’ Seek” Hippopotamus Safari Encounters!
I Got A Hippo Hollar! Yes, this Hippo was excited to see me – and I discovered that hIppos are some of the nosiest animals on a safari! Before I get serious for a moment, let’s enjoy this Hippo gliding… Read More ›
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My “Cinema A – Z” Series Goes From “Xanadu” To “Zardoz!” 007, Mel Brooks, The Beatles – The “X Y & Z” Of Film!
Celebrating The Power Of Cinema! I love movies, and have had a blast sharing some of my favorites with this special Movies A – Z” series of lists that celebrate the unique, obscure, offbeat and just plain strange films that… Read More ›
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How Safari’s Protect Wild Animals! The Positive Impact Of Safari Tourism!
Here’s A Happy Lion! Don’t worry, I didn’t make him angry: this Lion was squinting a bit into the afternoon sun….free to roam the Botswana countryside anyway he wanted to! What we learned on our Safari adventure is that there… Read More ›
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Who Created The Word “Pompatous?” Why I Love The Steve Miller Band!
I was reminded of this terrific Music Artist today when someone shared a song of his…and yes, if you click on my original story you will see how the world “pompatous” was created!
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Lions! Elephants! Rhinos And More! A Safari “Big 5” Name Change To “Magnificent 7” And More!
Hmmmm…Is This Lion Smiling Or…? That is certainly a devilish smile I captured from a Lion one day on safari. I have another look at our recent African safari adventures: which included many interactions with Lions like this one…as well… Read More ›
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Books / Media ›
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The “Tree Of Life!” Plus French “Dirt!” An LA Book Tunnel! Here Is What I’m Reading…
May 15, 2026
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Want Some “Dirt” On The Culinary Scene In Lyon France? Here Are Terrific Food Memoirs!
April 27, 2026
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Steve Miller Still “Flies Like An Eagle!” Do You Know He Made Up A Word That Became Iconic?
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Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern…An Homage To The “Cheezborger!” SNL And The Chicago Cubs Curse…
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