Rising Up Against Racial Injustice… This powerful photo captures the energy of the people who have risen up to protest the tragic and senseless murder of George Floyd. Thanks to all of the members of the press for continuing to… Read More ›
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101 “Pandemic Ponders” From Wheelescapades…Timely Indeed…
101 Pandemic Ponders I follow a terrific Blogger who goes by “Wheelescapades” – she writes of many things, including her life in a wheelchair…she posts great stuff, and she shared this the other day. I had planned on just “re-blogging”… Read More ›
The Powerful Memoir “Black Like Me!” A Timeless Exploration Of Race And Racism On This Wednesday Bookmobile…
Traveling Through The South As A Black Man… This “Wednesday Bookmobile” is traveling to the past in order to address the present. “Black Like Me” may have been published 59 years ago, but it shows how much more still needs… Read More ›
America’s Racism And The Mississippi Freedom Trail – One State’s Sobering Civil Rights History…
This was my Saturday night, May 30. My wife and I watched as unrest unfolded in Beverly Hills, about two miles from our home. It was just one of dozens of violent incidents across the country to call for for… Read More ›
A Chef’s Controversial “Nine Lives”! Brandon Baltzley Cooks Up A Wild “Wednesday Bookmobile” Memoir Of Life In The Kitchen!
Meet Outlaw Chef Brandon Baltzley! Chefs have gained a reputation as being the new Rock ‘n’ Roll outlaws: culinary renegades, profane and eccentric: everyone from Marco Pierre White to Gordon Ramsey have gained reputations for their toughness in the kitchen… Read More ›
RIP Larry Cohen… “Cult Movie Monday” Celebrates The Life Of “King Cohen”, The Cult Movie Master! Dynamite Documentary!
RIP Director Larry Cohen… Sad news for cult movie fans…legendary Director Larry Cohen – the “King” of winged serpents, killer babies AND blaxploitation – has died at the age of 77. This “cult movie Monday” will celebrate the legendary Director,… Read More ›
“What The Friday” Says: Time To Sip Some “Cheese Tea!” Yes, CHEESE TEA! Fooditor Has The Tasty Story!
Ready To Have Your “Afternoon Tea” Mind Blown? Talk about a wild new way to celebrate “What The – Friday”! There is a new drink from Chicago that is blowing my mind! And it’s all thanks to a terrific food… Read More ›
“Vespertine”! LA’s Best Restaurant! Food As Art! Food As Theater! The Mad Creativity Of Wizard Chef Jordan Kahn!
First, look at the dish above. This is NOT a winterscape – IT IS A PLATE OF FOOD. So is this: Now, here is the “statement of purpose” from the restaurant that serves them: “Vespertine is a gastronomical experiment seeking… Read More ›