Sip On Some “Garlic Coke” – Wait – “What The Friday!?!?!?!?!” Here is why the internet is such a great place to live: everyday, someone sends me a photo, or a video, of something wild and wacky – and this… Read More ›
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Godzilla’s “Apology” Press Conference! “What The Friday!” A Contrite Movie Monster Confronts The Media! Wacky New Action Figures You Can Buy!
Godzilla Holds A Press Conference! I find this “What The Friday” to be hilarious: new Godzilla action figures depict the iconic Monster holding a press conference to apologize for his actions! As Mediate.com reports: “Godzilla’s Amazon store now features movie… Read More ›
Ready To Crack Open A “Crab Cola?” What The Friday!?!?!? Wild New Cola Flavor Is Crustacean-Based!
Ready To Gulp Down Some Crab Cola? Yes, it’s “What The Friday”, which means we head to Japan once again for a taste sensation that must be bottled to be believed! Let’s set the stage and see how fast we… Read More ›
Mark Wahlberg Admires My Bacon-And-Egg iPhone! Great Celebrity Adventure!
Time To Welcome Mark Wahlberg To Chicago – With My Bacon-And-Egg iPhone! Here’s a quick story about my celebrity encounter with Mark Wahlberg – sitting on the terrace overlooking Chicago’s river! First, the picture above is the Chicago river from… Read More ›
Thailand’s Amazing Open Market – That Sits On A Working Railroad Track! Welcome To The Maeklong Railway Market!
Welcome To Thailand’s Maeklong Railway Market! I have only been to Thailand once, but I need to go back – just to shop here! It’s a great seafood and vegetable market located about an hour outside of Bangkok, known as… Read More ›
“At Blanchard’s Table” Hurricane Irma Update! Help Anguilla Rebuild!
Hurricane Irma’s Impact On The Caribbean! The world watched as Hurricane Irma tore across the Caribbean and into Florida – leaving a path of destruction behind: I have posted about a number of Caribbean getaways, especially the restaurant known as… Read More ›
I Am Brilliant!* (Or So Says My Massive Spam Pile) Information “Off The Hizoo!” My Favorite Scam Emails!
I AM BRILLIANT. There. I said it. Well, I DIDN’T – but so many others have – hundreds of people telling me just how great I am – yes, it’s time for a funny trip through my blog spam! People… Read More ›
Venice Is Sinking! A Magical City That’s Being Sunk – By Tourists!
Welcome To Venice, Italy! The world’s most famous “floating city” is an urban paradise – but there is a BIG BIG BIG problem lurking – more on that in a moment, but first, here are some amazing fun facts to… Read More ›
A Major Fire At Tokyo’s Famous Tsukiji Fish Market! Here’s The Latest!
Tokyo’s Legendary Fish Market Is On Fire! A fire broke out at Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji fish market Thursday – and firefighters have spent hours bringing it under control – here is the latest from The Guardian: “Dozens of firefighters have… Read More ›
Flying Fish From A Vending Machine! Coffee Jelly Too! Japan’s Wackiest Vending Machine Products!
Japan’s Amazing World Of Vending Machines! I love Tokyo’s vending machine culture. They are lined up on streets everywhere you look – full of the best food and drink you can find! You can buy virtually ANYTHING from a machine… Read More ›