Experience Life As A “Sea Gypsy!” Can you imagine living your entire life on the water? Well, for a number of nomadic tribes, that is their entire world! Look at this “small town”: This fascinates me – and an amazing… Read More ›
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Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
RIP Raquel Welch…An Appreciation Of Her Life And Career…
What an iconic photo – Raquel Welch wearing the American flag – an incredible image from an Actress who had an amazing career – and sadly, Raquel died yesterday at the age of 82…reports only say it followed a “brief… Read More ›
Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” From “The Last Of Us” Now A New Smash Hit – 52 Years Later!
Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” Is A Hit After A Long Long Time! A 52 year old song has become the latest smash hit thanks to a brilliant new TV show! I love this story, as recounted on a website… Read More ›
Exploring Castelo Dos Mouros! Storming Portugal’s Moorish Castle High Above Sintra!
Alex Welcomes You To Her Castle! Yes, it’s got some wear and tear – because this Moorish castle in Portugal has defended Kings and Queens for centuries! Sintra Portugal is home to the “Castelo Dos Mouros” – an 8th-to-12th century… Read More ›
Happy 100th Birthday To Tucson’s El Charro Cafe! The Oldest Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant In The US! Here’s Their Original “Beef Taco” Recipe! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Happy 100th Birthday To El Charro! Talk about tradition! the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona has been making family-style mexican food since 1922 – the oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US! Please head over to my “all food… Read More ›
Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies Ranked! The Cinema Critic Has The List!
Now, this reminds me to share my list of the best and worst Bond themes! Here is on list – and here is mine!
Climbing Pena Palace High Above Lisbon! The Majesty Of Sintra Portugal!
Welcome To The Very Colorful Pena Palace! Have you been to Portugal? Well, if you have then you would have gone to one of the country’s most popular – and colorful – palaces! Pena Palace is located in Sintra, the… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic “Dinner And A Movie”! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? Throughout 2023, I am going to be sharing special “dinner and a movie” stories that will take a recipe… Read More ›
Secrets Of “Love Actually”! Kelly Clarkson Sings “Sisters” From “White Christmas!” Happy Holidays Y’All!
Happy Holidays Y’All! With the holidays underway and Christmas Day upon on, everyone will eat lots of food and sit down to watch classic holiday movies – and we all have our own favorites! I’ve got a list of the… Read More ›
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