Welcome To Tianmen Mountain! Here is one of nature’s most amazing sights: a mountain that has a hole in it! Tianmen Mountain in China is famous for its water-eroded cave, which literally formed a “hole” in the mountain! It also… Read More ›
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Walking Up Coit Tower! Alfred Hitchcock Loved San Francisco’s Iconic 400-Step Tower!
Welcome To San Francisco’s Coit Tower! While The Golden Gate Bridge may be San Francisco’s most iconic sight, the famous Coit Tower isn’t far behind… Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, built… Read More ›
Funniest News Bloopers Of May 2017! Best Game Show Bloopers!
The Hilarious Nature Of Live TV! I worked in live TV for many years, and have seen some of the funniest, most unusual things happen when the cameras are live…everything from unexpected guests to live problems like this: There is… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Iconic “Formosa Cafe” Has Reopened! Finally, A Great Hollywood Story!
The Answer Is “YES YES YES”! Hollywood’s Legendary Formosa Cafe Has Been Saved! Finally, some GOOD news about Hollywood’s legendary haunts! Here’s the great news about the future of the iconic Formosa Cafe, which shuttered abruptly two years ago –… Read More ›
Visit Nature’s Calla Lily Valley! Amazing Pacific Ocean Adventure!
Welcome to Paradise! The unbelievable coastline of California… I forget how spectacularly beautiful this part of our country is, with obscure places to pop in and see amazing beauty, like this: Garrapata State Park – 19 Sign Posts Of Beauty!… Read More ›
“Butt Selfies”! New Instagram Trend Casts A “Moon” Over Nature! These #CheekyExploits Are “Bumming” Out Law Enforcement!
Welcome To The Great Outdoors! Imagine seeing this incredible sight one night – the moon shimmering over a tropical island…it’s one of the reasons everyone is flocking back to the great outdoors…but perhaps they misunderstood what a “moon” shot was… Read More ›
Chicago’s NEXT Restaurant Goes Hollywood! A Delicious Ode To The Magic Of The Movies!
Time To Celebrate Movies – In A Delicious Way! Yes, a dish that pays homage to the “yellow brick road” in “The Wizard Of Oz”, and how about a cannoli from “The Godfather?” Welcome To Hollywood’s Glorious Past – Thanks… Read More ›
A Train To The “Roof Of The World!” Fascinating Paul Theroux Book! Incredible Tibetan Pictures!
Welcome To “The Roof Of The World!” This unbelievable image is from Lhasa, Tibet. This area os central Asia, which includes Mt. Everest, is known as the “roof of the world.” I just read a book that took me on… Read More ›
“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. II” Is Here! James Gunn’s Great New Superhero Film! His “Dolphinman” Roots!
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Summer 2017 Begins With A Superhero Blockbuster! It’s here! “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. II” blasts off today, and it’s getting terrific reviews! First, check out the trailer: A great looking trailer – and as I…
Deadly “Hubu” In A Bottle! Yes, Drink Some “Snake Sake!” It’s Wine With Fangs!
Oh My… Sometimes, being an intrepid Reporter has its downside…like telling you the story of this item – which you can find on any store shelf in Okinawa! Yep, It’s Okinawan “Habu” snake wine! OK, here’s the backstory of this… Read More ›
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