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Terrific Biography Of “Cult Movie” Actress Claudia Jennings Is On Wednesday’s Bookmobile!Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has The Story Of Claudia Jennings! She was an Actress and Model who starred in some of the best “drive-in” movies of the 70’s – but as you will …

Killer “Meth-Gators” Are Here! Your Sewer Is Full Of Meth-Addled Monsters!Meth-Gators Are Here! No joke – your sewer could be filled with Meth-fueled Monsters! A police department in Tennessee is warning people to stop flushing drugs down their toilets or sinks out…

Meet “The Island President!” This “Cult Movie Monday” Has Real Life Political Treachery And A Disappearing Island Nation!Imagine Life In Paradise! This week’s “Cult Movie Monday” takes you to a gorgeous string of idyllic islands in the Indian ocean…but political treachery and climate change th…

Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Rock Dodger Stadium! Here’s The Video Of A Great Beatles Reunion!Yes, Paul McCartney wrapped his latest world tour in Los Angeles on July 13, and his former Beatles bandmate joined him on stage for the finale! As Variety reported: “McCartney had just finis…

A Childish “Redbone!” Hole’s “Rock Star!” The Boss “Rising”! Todd Bangs His Drum! “Music With An R” Includes A Mesmerizing Diana Ross / Usher Duet!Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous! Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of music, inc…

Daniel Craig’s Rocky 007 Finale! Debate: The Best Bond? The Worst 007?His Name Is Bond…James Bond! These words are one of the most iconic phrases in motion picture history: “My name is Bond. James Bond.” And the films are a phenomenal achievement in…

Giant Earthworms Invade Australia! “What The Friday” Has A NINE FOOT Worm Monster!Attack Of The “Mega” Earthworms! OK, I peruse the internet and this is what happens… Wait, WHAT ARE THESE CREATURES?!?!?!? So I did some more research and thought: “What The…

Marugame Udon’s Cafeteria-Style Ramen And Tempura! LA’s Sawtelle Japantown Gem!Who Wants Ramen? If you live in Los Angeles, you no doubt have your favorite ramen joint – but how about one that offers up delicious Ramen bowls AND Tempura as well? Welcome To Sawtelle Japa…

RIP Jim Bouton – Great Pitcher And “Ball Four” Author Wrote The Best Sports Book Ever…A Sad Day For Sports Fans – And Fans Of GREAT Memoirs! Jim Bouton, whose groundbreaking book Ball Four was one of the first tell-all books in sports, has died at age 80. He passed today in Ma…

“Silly Shorts”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has Wacky True Stories Of Life!Time For Some Great “Silly Stories!” I’m excited to board the Wednesday Bookmobile and share a great book from Gretchen Lehde Nixon – AKA Ginger O. Snap – a longtime f…

Stevie Wonder’s Stunning Announcement! His Trilogy Of Grammy Gold! “Innervisions”, “Songs In The Key Of Life” And “Fulfillingness’ First Finale”!Stevie Wonder stunned fans by announcing that he will undergo a kidney transplant later this year. The 69-year-old music legend disclosed the news to a concert crowd in London on Saturday night, th…

“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Gle…

Imagine Dragons! Classic Hall & Oates! INXS! Sam Smith! Beatles Too! Incredible Songs With An ‘I’!Reblogged on WordPress.com

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This week in my kitchen…Beets… Buttermilk Bread…I am so pleased you have joined me once again for a peek into my kitchen…Welcome…I am still pickling… almost run out of fridge space. I think I need a third fridge maybe one like a wine coole…

It’s National Fried Chicken Day! Here Is Thomas Keller’s Famous Recipe!Time To Celebrate NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY! Now THIS is a day of celebration! I’ve eaten chicken in so many ways: brined, grilled, baked and simmered in soup…but nothing beats a piece…

Giant Goldfish Invade The Great Lakes! “What The Friday!?!?!” From Flushed To Mega-Fish!Now THAT’S A Goldfish! Yes, it’s real, and it’s all our fault…my “What The Friday?!?!??!” story is all about giant Goldfish invading our Great Lakes! Here is the…

Happy 4th Of July! Here Are Four Great Burger Recipes To Help You Celebrate!Reblogged on WordPress.com

Detective Harry Hole Is Back! “Wednesday’s Bookmobile” Has Jo Nesbo’s Terrific Nordic Noir Thrillers!Harry Hole Has A “Knife!” One of my favorite Authors, Jo Nesbo, is back soon with the latest in his series of Detective Harry Hole crime novels! This “Wednesday Bookmobile” …

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announced! Here It Is – Plus My “A” List! Arpege! Alinea! Atelier Crenn!The List Of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Has Been Announced! Foodies always love and hate these annual lists, but it’s a delicious way to celebrate the world’s best food! Since…

“The Perfection” Is Netflix’s Twisted New “Cult Movie Monday!”Can You Handle The Shocking Twists And Turns Of “The Perfection?” Netflix delivers again with a terrific, twisted tale of psychological horror – and music! This new film just prem…

10,000 yen Fried Shrimp Tower! Giant Bacon Towers! Food Stacked A Mile High!Reblogged on WordPress.com

New “Downton Abbey” Film Is My “Dinner And A Movie” Obsession! So What Did I Make?You Are Invited To Downton Abbey! Full disclosure: I consider “Downton Abbey” to be one of the best TV series of all time, right up there with “Mad Men”, “Game Of Thro…

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Celebrating Jill St. John! America’s First “Bond Girl!” 007’s Quirky Tiffany Case!Meet Jill St. John – America’s First “Bond Girl”! One of the many interesting aspects of the James Bond series is the “Bond Girl” – a beautiful co-star who…

The “Clam Chowder Popsicle!” “What The Friday?!?!” Is It Real??? I’ve Got The Answer!Yes, It’s A “New England Clam Chowder Popsicle!” OK, now that you’ve seen this, you can NEVER UNSEE IT. Yes, it’s a Campbell Soup New England Clam Chowder Popsicle, an…

The “Beverly Hillbillies” Mansion Has A Fire Sale! $350-Million Price Tag Slashed!The “Beverly Hillbillies” Estate Is On Sale – Price Reduced! That’s right, it’s the real estate bargain of the century! The 10.3-acre Bel Air estate known as “Ch…

Hollywood’s Iconic “IT” Girl Eve Babitz! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has ALL Of Her Books And A Biography Too!Eve Babitz – Hollywood’s “IT” Girl Is Back! She was one of Hollywood’s most famous “IT” girls of the 60’s and 70’s – and this Wednesday&#…

My Search For Jim Morrison’s Grave! The Most Famous Cemetery In The World! My Pere Lachaise Paris Tour!Welcome To Paris’ Most Famous Cemetery… I’ve been to Paris at least a dozen times – yet this is the first time I’ve ever set foot in the iconic Père Lachaise Cemetery,…

“Bad Moms” Has An Al Pacino “Cruising” Connection! “Cult Movie Monday” Has The Story Of Real-Life Bad Moms!Christina Applegate’s Mom Goes “Cruising” For Al Pacino! OK, it’s “Cult Movie Monday”, so here is a GREAT movie anecdote for you! First, I am a big fan of the ba…

Got 8 Months? See The World By Cruise Ship! The $250k Trip Of A Lifetime!Ready To See The World – By Boat? When I saw this story, I got a serious case of “wanderlust” – spend almost a year at sea – and see the world! The cost? Only 194,000 …

A “Cheetos Fried Chicken Sandwich!” KFC “Doubles Down” Again! Their 3 Wildest Chicken Mashups!KFC Does It Again With A “Cheetos” Chicken Mashup! Once again, KFC has stepped up with a bold and wildly over-the-top food mashup: their fried chicken and Cheetos! I found the story on …

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How To Do An Amazing Self Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Jaipur?A free self guided cultural walking tour in Jaipur local market for true travel experience. It covers the walled city of Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage site.A not to be missed things to do in Jaip…

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Our Sligo Highlights Our first holiday with a small family where most things went right! It did get easier…

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Want To Swim On Top Of A Skyscraper? “What The Friday” Has Your 360 Degree Infinity Pool In The Sky!Want To Swim In An Infinity Pool Like This? Thanks to my friend Tammy Schrader for sharing this – an incredible story of an infinity pool that will be build ON TOP of a London skyscraper! Tha…

Bacon-Wrapped Burritos! The Best “Bacon-Wrapped” Recipes! Wait Until You See What You Can Wrap Bacon Around!Behold The Majesty Of A Bacon Weave! I’ve started a whole new way of eating: everything is wrapped in bacon! As you can see, bacon is so much more than an ingredient: it’s now a wrappin…

“The Backpacker” Hitchhikes On Wednesday’s Bookmobile – A Ride Into Danger!Backpacking The World’s Greatest Places! What a great way to live: grab a backpack and see the world! Imagine, wandering Southeast Asia with your entire world on your back, stopping off in ex…

Malibu’s Wine Safari! Stanley The Giraffe Invites Alex To Saddlerock Ranch And Winery!Stanley The Giraffe Says Simply: “Get your wine on. In the WILD…” When I saw that ad, I knew I had to see the Malibu Wine Safari in person – and meet Stanley. Yes, THAT Mali…

“The Player”! “Cult Movie Monday” Skewers Hollywood! The Greatest Oscar-Winning Cast In History!“I was just thinking what an interesting concept it is to eliminate the writer from the artistic process. If we could just get rid of these actors and directors, maybe we’ve got somethi…

Ratatouille! Chef Thomas Keller’s Recipe For Animated Food Magic!Biting Down On Greatness! I get hungry every time I watch a movie with food in it. Thanks to Alex’s great idea, we decided to share this easy way to enjoy a meal AND a movie! Make these terri…

Welcome To My New Castle! Vincennes Castle Feels Like Home In Paris! And It Was – To Louis XIV!Welcome To My New Home! You know the phrase: “a man’s home is his castle”…well, let’s update it to say: “A Person’s Home Is Their Castle.” And in thi…

Drink Coffee! Live Forever! New Medical Research Proves It! My 3 Favorite Coffee Encounters!Here’s An Eye-Opening Medical Study On Coffee! Drink Up! I love coffee. I have posted many stories about that love of coffee, and a new medical report confirms what we have all known: DRINK C…

Perth’s “Pee” Shed Problem! “What The Friday!?!?” I’ve Got The $278k Solution!Perth’s Pee Problem! “What The Friday?!?!?!” “Instagram-worthy, that is all.” That headline from Newser caught my attention – and I discovered that Perth Austral…

The “Doctor Sleep” Movie Trailer Is Here! “The Shining” Sequel Looks Great!The “Doctor Sleep” Movie Trailer Is Here! Yes, the much-anticipated sequel to “The Shining” will be out in November, and the trailer has dropped! Ewan MacGregor stars as a g…

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Icefields Parkway - Hikes and Highlights If you're considering a trip to the Canadain Rockies, you will have heard of the worlds prettiest road - the Icefield Parkway. Read about it's highlights...

No “Red Lights” For The Regrettes! From Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamildrops” Songs To Live At Bottle Rock 2019!The Regrettes Rock Bottle Rock 2019! One reason I love going to Napa Valley’s annual Bottle Rock music festival is to discover new bands – and this year I heard The Regrettes! Not only …

Bourdain’s Books! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Feasts On The Late Great Anthony Bourdain’s Food Writing…Celebrating The Voice Of A Food Lover And Writer… Every Wednesday, I take my Bookmobile on the road to look at new fiction, classic literature, travel guides, candid memoirs and more…to…

Who Wants Some “Garlic Coke!” Is It Real? “What The Friday!?!?!” I’ve Got The Answer!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 vi…

Skylar Gray Performs “Coming Home” At Bottle Rock Napa Valley 2019! Terrific Live Video!Bravo Skylar Grey! Talk about a Bottle Rock revelation! I was introduced to this phenomenally talented Singer/Songwriter at 2019’s Bottle Rock music festival in Napa Valley California… …

“Here’s Johnny!” Wednesday’s Bookmobile Celebrates Johnny Carson And The Battle For Late Night!“You have to understand,” Ed McMahon once explained. “Every day, no matter what else is going on in his life, he has to come out there and be Johnny Carson.” Wednesday’…

Kobe Beef Hot Dogs! Bacon Mac’n’Cheese! Karaage! The Food Of Bottle Rock 2019!Time To Bite Down On Bottle Rock! Need a Crab Roll to get you in the mood for some great music? Done! I’ve posted about the music of the 2019 Bottle Rock festival, held each year in Napa Vall…