Time For Another “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! Here’s one of my favorite installments in the “dinner and a movie” series – because I got to make Julia Child’s legendary beef bourguignon recipe – and see Meryl… Read More ›
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Vietnam’s “Golden Hands” Bridge! An Amazing Walkway Held Up By, Well, Golden Hands!
Walk Through Vietnam’s “Golden Hands!” Look at this amazing new bridge in Ba Na Hills, Vietnam! Since it opened to the public in early June, the Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) on the top of Da Nang’s Ba Na Hills has… Read More ›
Sex, Death And Oysters! A Tasty Look At Bivalves Around The World! Great Oyster Recipes!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! So… Read More ›
The Eagles Debut Album! “Take It Easy!” 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Winslow, Arizona! Glenn Frey Statue Now As Well!
First, the debut album… “There it was, the sound. Extraordinary blend of voices, wonderful harmony sound, just stunning.” Yes, when listeners heard this band’s first album, with those gorgeous harmonies, a new sound in country rock music was created! “Take… Read More ›
China’s 30-Million Cave People! YES, They Live In Caves! Fascinating Life Inside China!
From China’s Yangtze River To Cave Dwellers! Yes, these are caves that people live in! I have posted many stories about life in China – while I’ve not been there yet, I am fascinated by it, and want to share… Read More ›
An Iceberg Threatens A Remote Greenland Village! Another Story Of The Danger Of Climate Change!
A Tiny Village Endangered By A Massive Iceberg! Regardless of how you feel about climate change / global warming, it’s NOT a political issue, it’s an environmental one and here is the latest example! The Washington Post has a great… Read More ›
Seattle’s Seals Like To Play With Fish! The Beatles Fished There Too! Edgewater Inn Wildlife!
Welcome To Seattle! I grew up in Seattle, tucked away in the northwestern-most part of the continental US, and when Mt. Rainier is out, it’s a gorgeous city indeed. The Space Needle has recently undergone some much-needed restoration, and when… Read More ›
“Behind The Beautiful Forevers”! Fascinating Book About Life In A Mumbai Slum!
Life, Death And Hope In A Mumbai Undercity! I wanted to share an amazing, although sobering, book about a way of life you probably could never imagine – as the Author describes here: “Abdul grabbed a fresh shirt and flew…. Read More ›
Earth Wind & Fire Party At Bottle Rock! These Legendary “Shining Stars” Are Better Than Ever!
Time To Celebrate These “Shining Stars!” Napa Valley’s annual musical festival called Bottle Rock just completed a terrific three day celebration of music for fans of all ages. In this installment of Bottle Rock 2018, I’m highlighting a band that… Read More ›
The Eagles “King Of Hollywood”! Their Prescient Take On #MeToo Circa 1979!
The Eagles #MeToo Anthem – From 1979! “For Years I’ve Seen ‘Em Come And Go He Says, ‘I’ve Had ‘Em All, Ya Know” These are lyrics from an Eagles song. I’m a big fan of the band, and listen to… Read More ›
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