Who Wants To Live Here? Sadly, too many people for all the wrong reasons….but as we acknowledge “President’s Day 2026”, here’s a look at some of the films that have taken place inside his house! Let’s begin with one of… Read More ›
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RIP Singer Chuck Negron…His Riveting Memoir Documented A Rock Band’s “Three Dog Nightmare”!
RIP Chuck Negron… Sad news for fans of classic rock. Chuck Negron, a founding member of the 70’s rock group “Three Dog Night ” has died. He was 83 years old. Negron died Monday of complications from heart failure and… Read More ›
Will You Meet Me In “Kasane?” And What Will We Eat? Here’s “What’s On My Bookshelf” For December!
Eat Up! Have you ever looked at a picture like this and asked yourself: “How did we get here?” Yeah, so did I. But “get here” we did. As you all know, I post LOTS of stories about mega food like this:… Read More ›
A President’s “Death By Lightning!” A Great New Netflix Series AND The Amazing Book That Inspired It!
A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? R.J. Halbert’s Latest “Servant” – Plus A Look At Some Of My Favorite Books!
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? Book lovers will know what I mean – but I didn’t know what that meant until recently! The Japanese word for book collecting is tsundoku (積ん読), which specifically refers to the act of acquiring… Read More ›
My Safari Adventure Begins! From “Sundowner” Cocktails To A Fiery “Boma!”
Welcome To My African Safari! Is there a more stunning way to see our first “safari sunset?” I shared this story on my food blog as well, but there is just too much to contain all of what we experienced… Read More ›
Heading Out On Safari! Our “Trip Of A Lifetime” Begins!
Our Safari Awaits! I found the above image online: a stunning savannah in South Africa as a group goes on safari…something my wife Alex and I are doing – for the first time – as well! I love this picture,… Read More ›
“Dept. Q” Is The Best New Show On TV! Here’s A Look At Copenhagen’s “Cops Of Lost Causes!”
“Dept. Q” Is Open For Duty! I you don’t know what “Dept. Q” is, you have missed out on some great books from Denmark! I have devoured this series of “nordic noir” novels, and now am about to devour the… Read More ›
Have You Seen The Oldest Rock On Earth? Here’s Incredible – and Isolated -Mount Roraima!
Is This The Oldest Rock On Earth? Well, that’s what I read on the National Geographic Adventure site on Facebook…they didn’t have the credit for the person who was responsible for this photo, but bravo to them for capturing an… Read More ›
Would You Stay At The “Hotel At The End Of The World?” Let’s All Go To Fogo!
Welcome To Fogo Island! Not familiar with the place? It’s OK – Fogo Island is a bucolic getaway off the coast of Newfoundland on the eastern end of Canada…far far away from most of us – and it is known… Read More ›
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