Talk About A Colorful Reflection! I love this shot: the “pond” at the south end of New York’s Central Park, one gorgeous tree showing off as the skyscrapers loom overhead. You see, the trees are changing color in the park… Read More ›
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The World’s Greatest Starbucks Has Closed! Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing Store Was Used To Film “Lost In Translation!”
Welcome To The Lights Of Tokyo! There is nothing more magical than the lights of Tokyo! My first trip was a sensory overload and you can see why! Take a look at the iconic Shibuya Crossing: Shibuya Starbucks Rules! On… Read More ›
“Man Left Dangling From Glass Bridge!” A Glass Bridge Tragedy As Glass Bridge Shatters!
Look at this headline! A disastrous accident as a glass bridge shattered in places, sending one person to their death and leaving another dangling from the bridge! As reported in The Daily Beast: “One tourist was killed and three others… Read More ›
New York’s Wild “Green Lake!” Central Park Storm Reveals Magical Green Water At Bethesda Fountain!
The Spectacular “Green” Beauty Of New York’s Central Park! First and foremost, bravo to “Mingomatic”, who posted this image on their Instagram page…please go and follow their incredible photography! Note the smaller lake near the top of the photo –… Read More ›
Want Some “Cliffhanger” Dining? Check Out The World’s Wildest Restaurants!
Remember the classic Sylvester Stallone movie where he literally hangs off the side of the earth? Well, what if he was eating some Pork Fried Rice at the same time! It could make it a bit difficult to reach for… Read More ›
A “Swordfish With Sauce Piperade” Recipe – My “Bistro Cooking” Review!
“Bistro Cooking” with Patricia Wells – Swordfish with Piperade Review First, thanks to Bernadette for her terrific “Cookbook confidential” review series, which this month is focus on “Bistro Cooking.” I have many cookbooks from Writer / Chef Patricia Wells. Her focus… Read More ›
“Sing Harlem” At An Amazing Sunday Gospel Brunch! Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Rocks!
Get Ready To Be Entertained! This is a picture of the group “Sing Harlem” as they rock out a absolutely terrific gospel brunch – sporting their signature red tennis shoes! That seems to fit the decor just perfectly, because my… Read More ›
A Toast To “International Cabernet Day”! Celebrating The Health Benefits Of Red Wine!
Apparently, Yesterday Was “International Cabernet Day“! I can’t keep up with all of these “days” – whether national or international, but since I celebrate a good Cabernet every day, nothing was lost! There are so many “international” days – but… Read More ›
Central Park Has Hungry Turtles! Here’s Video Of These Voracious Slowpokes!
The Turtles Are Out In Central Park! Yes, I’ve come a bit obsessed with the Turtles that live in “The Lake” in New York’s Central Park…perhaps because there are so many of them! Literally anywhere you go around the lake,… Read More ›
Have You Heard The “Singing Ringing Tree?” Here’s Video Of Musical Architecture!
Do You Know About The “Singing Ringing Tree?” Well I didn’t, but this is another reason I love the world we live in! The “Singing Ringing Tree” is a sculpture on the hill tops of Burnley, UK. As the wind… Read More ›