There is a saying: Confucius: “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.” Confucius may have been referring to these three… Read More ›
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Cooking School Confidential! Tasty Travels With “The Saucier’s Apprentice”!
Time To Head To Europe To Cook With The Pros! Alex and I had the chance to cook at a terrific cooking school in the south of France, and I have posted about that great adventure before…perhaps that is why… Read More ›
Amazing “Cheeseburger” Sushi! “PB&J” Sushi Too! The Most AMAZING Sushi Rolls EVER!
I’m in the mood for a cheeseburger…oh, and I’m also in the mood for sushi…what to do? How About “Cheeseburger Sushi!” I mean, the internet just keeps on giving! This is one of the most beautiful pieces of sushi I’ve… Read More ›
Hollywood’s “Hightower” Movie Past! “Vintage Los Angeles” Climbs These Legendary Stairs!
Welcome To The Hollywood Hightower! I love iconic Hollywood, and it is disappearing – but there is a website that is fighting back! Alison Martino’s terrific website “Vintage Los Angeles” has a wide variety of stories about some of entertainment’s… Read More ›
Lucy Irvine’s New Book “Cherries”! “Castaway” Author’s New Work! Real-Life Catastrophe!
One of my favorite Authors is back! From Author Lucy Irvine: “If anything links the tropical island and Bulgarian stories, it’s the theme of individuals or couples living among, rather than with, those of another culture. People on peripheries or… Read More ›
Leonard Maltin’s LAST EVER Movie Guide! The End Of A Pithy Era!
It’s the most widely read movie guide of all time! It weighs two pounds, it has 1,612 pages – and it’s the end of an era! Here’s what CNN is reporting: “Leonard Maltin was 18 when the first edition of… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren Is “Nearly Human”! Vote Todd Into The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame For Todd’s 6-Fingered Masterpiece!
“Nearly Human” – Todd Rundgren’s ‘80’s Masterpiece! Be honest: how long before you noticed that Todd’s album cover included SIX fingers? Well, that “special” cover encases one of Todd Rundgren’s most brilliant works…just another reason Todd deserves to be in… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s Expanded Wings! Venus! Mars! Speed Of Sound!
Paul McCartney’s Expanded Wings! “Venus And Mars” and “At The Speed Of Sound”! If you are a fan of Paul McCartney, there was some great news announced the other day! “The Paul McCartney Archive Collection” announced two new reissues coming… Read More ›
The Dark Heart Of Africa! Paul Theroux’s “Last Train To Zona Verde” – His Personal “Heart Of Darkness!”
Anyone Up For A Safari? It is, without a doubt, one of the world’s last great adventures…a trip to Africa to head out on safari and see the animals in their natural, beautiful habitat… It is a trip I will… Read More ›
40 Years Ago! Paul McCartney & Wings Over Seattle! The Kingdome Implosion! Seattle Sports History!
40 Years Ago – A Live Masterpiece! Yes, it was 40 years ago that Paul McCartney and Wings released this triple live album – a moment from their worldwide tour that made them the biggest musical act on the planet!… Read More ›