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 ›
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Celebrating Coldplay – The Band I Brought To America! Here’s The Royal Family Connection…
Celebrating Coldplay! I am a huge fan of this group: I love their music, I love their messaging, and of course, they were recently caught up inadvertently in a huge social media scandal! The band formed in 1997, and in… Read More ›
Would You Live In A Corn Cob? Check Out Chicago’s Unique “Marina City!”
Hanging Out With The Corn Cobs! I love the city of Chicago. For many, many reasons – but how could you not love these unique corn cob apartment buildings sitting right on the Chicago River downtown? Exploring The Windy City’s… Read More ›
Have You Seen Venice At Night? A Gorgeous City Reflects…
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Green Beer, Mile High Sandwiches And Green Rivers!
All the food can be seen by clicking my link above…like mile high pastrami sandwiches, which I like more than corned beef – and of course a green beer: I cannot wait to grab a bite today but for now,… Read More ›
March 15 Painting For Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025! Painting Chicago’s River Green! Here’s How They Do It!
Painting Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Saturday, March 15 is a very important day for Chicagoans: it’s the day they “paint the river green” in anticipation of their greatest day of the year! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!… Read More ›
It’s Election Day In The US! Here Are Great Movies About The White House – And An Inside Peek!
Who Wants To Live Here? As some of you know, I’ve been lucky enough to go inside The White House three times…here’s what it’s like inside when they throw a holiday party: It’s a magnificent building, and where the President… Read More ›
The Deep South: Jackson Mississippi And Rural Oklahoma – An America Left Behind?
Walking Mississippi’s Freedom Trail – And A Look At America’s Future… The unprecedented recent political events in America inspired me to share this story again – trips to two parts of the US that seem left in the past –… Read More ›
Welcome To The 2023 White House Holiday Party! A Philadelphia Eagles Serenade To The First Lady!
Welcome To The White House! It was another memorable holiday season for my wife Alex and I, as we were once again invited to the White House holiday party hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden!… Read More ›
A “Chop Suey Saga!” The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Books Are Here!
Ready For A “Chop Suey Saga?” Well, who isn’t? My friend Brenton shared a great book about the history of the world through five beverages and it made me want to share some of my favorite books about food, like… Read More ›