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 ›
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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 ›
Bruno Mars Live At Bottle Rock! “That’s What You Like!” “Finesse”! His Big Hits Live! See Video Here!
More Music To Share From Bottle Rock 2018! Alex and I attended all three days of Bottle Rock 2018, a music festival held annually in wine country – Napa, California…here is a look at this year’s terrific lineup: Next Up:… Read More ›
RIP Anthony Bourdain! A Look At The Books He Left Us With…His Voice Will Be Missed…
RIP Anthony Bourdain… This one is tough. A gifted Chef, Writer and TV Host, Bourdain’s suicide has stunned his fans all around the world. There have been many clips online from his various TV shows, all of which are terrific,… Read More ›
Adventures In Russia – “Midnight In Siberia” By Train! A Terrific Memoir! How Russian Culture Feels About The US!
Time To Head To Siberia – by The Legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad! I love travel books, especially when they delve into the real lives of the people who live in the country being visited. In this case, a terrific book hears… Read More ›
Memorial Day 2020 – A Day Of Remembrance – And Burgers! A “Slider” Celebration!
Taking Time To Honor America’s Heroes On Memorial Day… First and foremost, thanks to everyone who serves our country in the military. Memorial Day allows us to honor those people who gave their lives defending our country while serving –… Read More ›
It’s National Wine Day 2019! Toast To Nature’s Magical Elixir!
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” Alex just reminded me of something incredibly important: It’s National Wine Day! Toast, It’s Good For You! We all know that a glass of red wine every day tastes great, but science has… Read More ›
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