“Kenny, don’t paint your sister!” This is a really funny line from a really funny film – and it was my choice a few years back when I took part in a “(Aaron) Spellingverse” Blogathon! The legendary Producer Aaron Spelling… Read More ›
New York
Circling The Statue of Liberty! Hiking The Brooklyn Bridge + The Oldest Restaurants Of New York!
Hanging Out With Lady Liberty! Yep, that’s exactly what I did, because it’s easy and fun to cruise by a magnificent piece of history! The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue symbolizes freedom… Read More ›
“Subway Santa” Arrives – By Train! Here’s My 8-Million+ Video!
Let’s Welcome “Subway Santa” To Chicago! Here is Santa arriving by train in Chicago…a video I captured several years ago, and which went viral on YouTube to the tune of 8.4 million views! I’ve got the whole story, but first,… Read More ›
Here Are 2025’s Funniest Holiday Memes – With A “6 7” Twist For The Kids!
I’m Dreaming Of A Six Seven Christmas…” Well, it appears that 2025 is the year of the “6 7” holiday season! Here’s proof: I found variations of this ad all over the internet…so, even though “6 7” just means “whatever,… Read More ›
Need A Christmas Tree? Try A New York Sidewalk Store! Plus I Have A Martini Ornament – And A Pizza-Toting Rodent Too!
Here’s My 2025 Christmas Tree! The lights are on and soon it will be decorated with some really fun ornaments I can’t wait to show you! First: this 7 foot Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) is a popular, fragrant evergreen tree native… Read More ›
Frank Sinatra’s Favorite Hangout! New York’s Celebrity “Ambience!”
Frank Sinatra – The “King Of Cool!” Frank Sinatra. Singer. Actor. Cool Cat. This shot of him in the 50’s says it all, so much so that a New York restaurant has this proudly on their bar: Yes, they have… Read More ›
It’s New York Marathon Day 2025! Here’s The Course And An Inspiring Moment On Video!
Welcome To New York’s 2025 Marathon! This is Alex and I at the finish line of the 2025 New York City Marathon, which is underway as I write this – last year 55,000 runners crossed this line throughout the course… Read More ›
It’s National Cheeseburger Day 2025! Here’s What You Need To Know!
Happy “National Cheeseburger Day 2025!” Well, some of you may know that I love cheeseburgers – I grew up working in a hamburger stand and that love has stayed with me since… This love has grown as I recently took… Read More ›
Smash Burgers To End The Summer! Labor Day Tomato Corn Salad Too!
Behold The Smashburger! It’s simple and delicious. You “smash” hamburger patties on a hot plate, cover with shaved onion, turn them over and add cheese, while the onions caramelize underneath…and I made them at home! Oh, and did I mention… Read More ›
Jeff Goldblum On Piano! 8-Minute Monsoons! My Favorite New York Minutes!
A Night With Jeff Goldblum At Café Carlyle! Just another night in New York City: when Actor / Musician Jeff Goldblum took the stage at the iconic Café Carlyle on the Upper East Side – with his terrific band The… Read More ›
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