Charlize Theron ‘felt so threatened’ by Tom Hardy making Mad Max she required on-set protection! How’s that for a headline? In a story that is spreading across social media, the Actress has candidly discussed the volatile filming of the movie… Read More ›
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One Euro Houses! The Beauty – And Reality – Of Buying In A Forgotten Italian Town!
Waking Up In An Italian Paradise! Look at this incredible view! I’ve shared these stories before: small towns in Europe offering houses for virtually nothing – the only requirement is a commitment to restore them and live in paradise…in the… Read More ›
The Hilarious “Rappin’ Rodney”! Comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s Rap Hit! His Funniest Movies Too!
“I Don’t Get No Respect!” It was his signature catchphrase, but legendary Comedian Rodney Dangerfield got respect for being one of the greatest standup Comics of all time! “That’s The Story Of My Life…” Dangerfield perfected a deadpan delivery of… Read More ›
Exploring The World – By Train! From Tibet To Siberia! Riding The Orient Express!
Welcome To “The Roof Of The World!” This unbelievable image is from Lhasa, Tibet. This area in central Asia, which includes Mt. Everest, is known as the “roof of the world.” I just read a book that took me on… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Classic Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles! Dig In To My Delicious Meal And Restaurant Review!
Who’s Hungry – For Fried Chicken And Waffles? It’s a Hollywood institution – something everyone tells you about when you move here – so how could I resist? Let’s get right into this: I actually DID resist Roscoe’s chicken and… Read More ›
The Brilliant “Phantom Lady” Joan Harrison! This Terrific Biography Has The True Story Of Alfred Hitchcock’s Forgotten Collaborator!
“Work Seven Mondays A Week!” That’s the advice from one of Hollywood’s most Iconic women – Writer / Producer Joan Harrison – it was her take on how a woman gets ahead in a male-dominated world. And guess what? Because… Read More ›
The Life Of A Sea Gypsy! An Entire World Lived On Water 24/7!
Experience Life As A “Sea Gypsy!” Can you imagine living your entire life on the water? As in “24 /7?” Well, for a number of nomadic tribes, that is their entire world! Look at this “small town”: First of all,… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic Dinner And A Movie!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? My latest installment in my “dinner and a movie” series heads overseas for a classic preparation: Quail in puff… Read More ›
My Easter Feast! Gigot D’Agneau – Roast Lamb! A Potato Cake! Ratatouille Too! Here Are The Recipes!
Time For Our Annual Easter Feast! This has become an annual tradition: a roasted leg of lamb provencal-style, thanks to the incredible Chef/Author Patricia Wells! My annual Easter tradition got its start in France, because it’s a provencal feast that… Read More ›
“Capsule” Life! Could You Live Inside This Egg?
Time To Say Goodnight! Talk about getting away – where you park is your home! Here is one of the most unique living spaces I have ever seen! With the craziest year 2020 now behind us, has it changed how… Read More ›