Welcome To Santa Monica! This iconic sign welcomes you to the Santa Monica Pier, a lively spot at the end of California’s Route 66, with the beautiful Pacific Ocean ahead – and sharks down below! Well, Hello There Mr. Shark!… Read More ›
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A Prescient “Dialogue Part 1 & 2!” A Classic Protest Anthem By Chicago Resonates In Today’s Chaotic World…
“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today – as we are in a world of non-stop madness – led by… Read More ›
What’s To Eat On Safari? Dining With Wild Hippos And Elephants!
Open Up – Time To Dine! This Hippopotamus was ready to dig into some delicious, watery grasses in the Linyanti River Delta of Botswana….it reminded me that eating on safari was as fascinating as our wild animal encounters! Here is… Read More ›
Time To Roar! Celebrating “World Lion Day” On Safari! Why Their Survival Matters…
Celebrating “World Lion Day!” A day of celebration indeed! One of the world’s most majestic creatures is honored on August 10th to help raise awareness for this endangered species! Last year, we had countless Lion encounters on our safari, like… Read More ›
Time To “Hitch Hike” The French Riviera! “Canneswiches” And “To Catch A Thief!”
Welcome To Cannes France – Let’s Go “Hitch Hiking!” You might have heard the name before, but now it’s time to pound the pavement in one of the most gorgeous areas of the world! Cannes is located on The French… Read More ›
Glen Hansard RIP…Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter’s Tragic Death…An Homage…
Shocking News…RIP Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter Glen Hansard… Such sad news to wake up to. Glen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock musician and actor who fronted the band the Frames and had Oscar-winning success with the 2007 film Once, has died…he was 56 years… Read More ›
Do You Know The “I Know I Know I Know I Know…” Song? Why Bill Withers Sings It 26 Times In A Row In “Ain’t No Sunshine!”!
A Terrific Song With Two Words Repeated TWENTY-SIX Times! There are so many great stories about unique songs, raucous recording sessions and more, and here’s one that tells the story of how an unfinished song became a legend! At the… Read More ›
Do You Know About Baseball’s “One And Done” Team? The Infamous “Seattle Pilots” And The Raucous Story Of “Ball Four!”
As we head into the second half of Major League Baseball’s 2026 season, here is one of the great quotes about the game: “You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end… Read More ›
“Beef”‘s Greatest Hits! My Encounter With Jessica Harper And Some “Phantom Of The Paradise” Love!
“Beef” Rocks! If you are a fan of classic 70’s movies, then you know this face: It is, OF COURSE, BEEF! Garrit Graham made an electric impression as “Beef”, the glam rock God in Director Brian DePalma’s rock masterpiece, “Phantom Of… Read More ›
High Above Paris – The “Orb” Is Back! Here Are Details Of The Cauldron’s Return – With Video!
The “Orb” Lights Up The Paris Night! Do you remember the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, when this magical “Orb” appeared in the sky? Well, imagine how excited I was to see this note! What great news! And I learned… Read More ›
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