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12 mistakes to avoid for newbie skiersThere are plenty of mistakes to avoid for newbie skiers. Skiing or snowboarding seems like such a silly idea. I mean, whoever invented these sports is some kind of crazy genius. Who would have thought it would be a good idea to strap your feet onto slabs of wood and slide down mountains in the snow!? My husband Marc was keen to attempt to learn to ski together, but I have to admit, I was very dubious at first. I... Read More Read More
6The Amazing Culinary World Of TV Dinners! The Wednesday Bookmobile Meets Mr. Birdseye! The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty-three years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner&#…
4Godzilla’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 a…
3Sleep Over At The “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Gas Station! Eat Some BBQ! The Iconic Horror Site Can Be Yours Tonight – Here’s How!Spend A Night With Leatherface! OK, you want a REALLY creepy night out? How about spending the night at the gas station-turned-motel that was used in the classic shocker “The Texas Chainsaw M…
2Mt Baker Ski Area - Mountain ReviewThe Mt Baker Ski Area is a truly gorgeous place to explore. This was our first ski-trip outside of Canada, and we were lucky to arrive to pretty blue skies, after a day of fresh snow. Mount Baker is the massive volcano in Whatcom County, Washington, really close to the boarder with Canada. The Mt Baker Ski Area isn’t actually on Mount Baker, but it is pretty nearby, with views of both Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. This ski resort... Read More Read More
14Grouse Mountain Skiing - Mountain reviewSkiing on Grouse Mountain is a fantastic option if you live in Vancouver and want to reach a ski-hill with very little effort. It is incredibly easy to get up to the Mountain on public transit and on clear days you’ll be treated to fantastic views of Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet. Marc and I wanted to try out all the Ski Resorts on Vancouver’s North Shore, so last weekend we finally had a chance to explore Grouse Mountain with... Read More Read More
9“The Princess Bride” – The Novel! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has A Classic Fairy Tale – Written By A Hollywood Legend!“That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying “As you wish”, what he meant was, “I love you.” And even more amazing was the day she realized she truly loved him back.” O…
5“The Wild Bunch!” Star-Studded 50th Anniversary Special LA Screenings With LQ Jones! Bo Hopkins! New Book On Making The Film!“The Wild Bunch” Rides Into Town For A 50th Anniversary Celebration! One of the greatest films ever made is returning to Hollywood for two special screenings to celebrate its 50th Anniv…
3Cult Movie Monday Has “Sour Grapes”! A True Crime Mystery About Counterfeit Wine! Time To Sip Some “Billionaire’s Vinegar!”I Love Wine! Last week was #NationalDrinkWineDay, and I shared some of the great health benefits of wine…my link is at the end of this story. For this week’s “Cult Movie Monday…
2Legendary Hollywood Producer Allan Carr! His Academy Awards “Snow White” Debacle! “Party Animals” Book! The Worst Movie Musical Ever!Meet The Legendary Producer Allan Carr! I just read a great book about one of Hollywood’s most flamboyant and entertaining Producers, the legendary Allan Carr! Here he is with Bob Hope, Goldi…
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